Hotels & Tourism jobs in St. Mary

Hotel and tourism work in Jamaica

Tourism is one of Jamaica's biggest employers. This category covers front desk agents, guest services and concierge staff, housekeepers and room attendants, laundry staff, bell staff, lifeguards, entertainment and activities coordinators, spa therapists, tour guides, villa staff, reservations agents and hotel managers.

The north and west coast has the most openings: Montego Bay and Rose Hall in St. James, Negril in Westmoreland and Hanover, Falmouth and the Trelawny resorts, Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay in St. Ann, and Port Antonio in Portland. Kingston hotels also hire year round.

What employers look for

• A warm, professional manner with guests
• Hospitality training, such as from HEART/NSTA Trust, is a plus
• Second languages help for guest-facing roles
• Readiness for shifts, weekends and holidays

How to land the job

Resorts hire most heavily before the winter high season, which starts around December. Get new hotel jobs by email. Restaurant and kitchen jobs are listed under Restaurants & Food.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Where are most hotel jobs in Jamaica?

St. James, St. Ann, Westmoreland, Hanover and Trelawny, where the big resorts are.

Do resorts hire people without experience?

Yes. Room attendant, laundry and some guest services roles train new staff. Look for the Entry level tag.

Are chef and server jobs in this category?

Kitchen, restaurant and bar jobs are listed under Restaurants & Food, including those in hotels.