If you think working at a hotel means manning the front desk, reserving rooms and answering phones, think again. At some hotels, there are a few other, more unique roles you might find. Check out these eight quirky hotel jobs.
Lead mermaid
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a mermaid (or at least meeting one), you can get one step closer to fulfilling that wish. The on-site mermaid at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel teaches underwater performance training classes to aspiring mermaids and directs the aquatic performers of the MeduSirena Swim-show at the famed Wreck Bar at the resort.
Engagement concierge
If you’re looking to boost the romance factor of your vacation, look no further than the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Their resident engagement concierge, also known as the “Love Doctor,” can help bring to life over-the-top engagement and romantic ideas for couples.
Retail therapist
Ready to shop until you drop? The retail therapist at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino caters to guests’ shopping needs by offering local shopping insights, insider tips, customized shopping itineraries and maps.
Makeup specialist
Need help getting gorgeous for a big event? An on-hand makeup specialist at the Guerlain Spa in the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria New York is available for all spa visitors and Towers guests for a complimentary makeup application.
Boating butler
Butlers don’t just work on land. The boating butler at the Westin St. John Resort & Villas works at the resort’s private dock and plans unique outings for guests, from scavenger hunts throughout the U.S. and British Virgin Islands to scuba diving trips.
Tequila sommelier
Love tequila or want to know more about it? The tequila sommelier at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort ensures that guests gain an understanding of tequila by hosting tastings and educational sessions to accompany the property’s onsite agave azul production and proprietary brand of tequila.
Popsicle man
There’s nothing better than a cold popsicle on a hot day. At Hilton Los Cabos Golf & Beach Resort, the popsicle man strolls the beach and poolside area three times daily, offering hotel guests fresh fruit kebabs, towels and, at 3:00pm each afternoon, his specialty fruit popsicles.
Resident “Jazz Cat”
At the Kitano New York you’ll find a “Jazz Cat”, or resident jazz aficionado, hired for JAZZ at KITANO. The property’s jazz supper club program, which has been going strong for eight years, is perfect for jazz-loving guests and features performances of classic and contemporary jazz. The Jazz Cat is responsible for coordinating jazz programs with both legendary and contemporary artists.
Lead photo: Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort
