Careers

At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba we strive to provide the best service at a personalized level to deliver each and every guest with a unique, authentic and happy vacation experience. The F&B attendant is responsible for setting up and maintaining a clean dining area, taking and preparing food and beverages, delivering room service and assisting the kitchen team, all with a positive, enthusiastic and friendly attitude.

Responsibilities include:

• Taking and preparing food and beverage orders.
• Communicating pre-booked room service orders to the kitchen.
• Starting up and breaking down service areas.
• Maintaining the service area clean and organized.
• Make sure service and storage areas meet health and safety standards.
• Maintain inventory and supplies stocked.
• Following the Boardwalk service standards at all times.
• Attending to all designated service areas.
• Assist the kitchen team with food preparation when needed.

Your qualities:

• Experience in hospitality and customer service.
• A high level of enthusiasm and proficiency in hospitality service and “going the extra mile”!
• You have a representative appearance, are approachable and have great communication skills.
• You are a team player and are able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines or are willing to learn.
• Multilingual: English is a must and Dutch, Spanish, and Papiamento are added assets.
• Tech savvy.
• Work Permit, Firma Libre, or Aruban citizenship is required.
• Valid food handlers permit is required.
• Flexible for full-time or part-time, while taking into account the operating hours of the hotel (including national holidays)
• Eagerness to learn, talent and enthusiasm are more important than ticking the boxes.

Want to become part of the Boardwalk family?! Apply by sending your CV and contact details to: jobs@boardwalkaruba.com

At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba we strive to provide the best service at a personalized level to deliver each and every guest with a unique, authentic and happy vacation experience. The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and portioning ingredients, cooking menu items according to recipes, monitoring food quality while prepping and maintaining a clean working area in an efficient and accurate manner. You will work closely with the head chef and will report to them and follow instructions.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and portioning ingredients for cooking.
• Cook menu items according to recipes.
• Monitoring food quality while preparing food.
• Make sure service and storage areas meet health and safety standards.
• Starting up and breaking down service areas.
• Maintain inventory and supplies stocked.
• Following the Boardwalk service standards at all times.
• Report to head chef and follow instructions.

Your qualities:

• 2 years experience in a similar position. A relevant diploma is an added asset.
• Knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines.
• A high level of enthusiasm and proficiency in hospitality service and “going the extra mile”!
• You have a representative appearance, are approachable and have great communication skills.
• You are a team player and are able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Multilingual: English is a must and Dutch, Spanish, and Papiamento are an added asset.
• High attention to detail.
• Tech savvy.
• Work Permit, Firma Libre, or Aruban citizenship is required.
• Valid food handlers permit is required.
• Flexible for full-time or part-time, while taking into account the operating hours of the hotel (including national holidays).
• Eagerness to learn, talent and enthusiasm are more important than ticking the boxes.

Want to become part of the Boardwalk family?! Apply by sending your CV and contact details to: jobs@boardwalkaruba.com

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for general maintenance and repair in and around the property. three years of practical and theoretical experience in maintenance, a valid work permit or Dutch passport and the ability to speak English and Spanish are requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Understand and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, pool, and boiler systems. 
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments. 
• Ability to work under pressure situations and exercise good judgements. 
• Ability to focus attention on details, speed and accuracy. 
• Perform maintenance activities in the guest room like plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners / HVAC and AC ducts. 
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment. 
• To clean, lubricate, protect, and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. 
• To operate as an independent mechanic by analysing problems, identifying  courses of action, and implementing solutions with available resources and to a high degree of quality. 
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.

Your qualities:

• High attention to detail and accuracy  
• A General Education Degree or vocational training certificate in mechanical, plumbing, architectural or electronics fields. 
• Affinity for technical aspects in hotel operations 
• Team player with a hands-on mentality and a spirit to serve and personally connect 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced company, ready to work on your own or as part of a team 
• Highly structured and organized 

 To apply please send your CV and contact details to jobs@boardwalkaruba.com. 

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the general upkeep of the hotel. This person works closely with the assistant Hotel Manager and reports to the Hotel Manager of the hotel. 

• Inspect hotel grounds and equipment to ensure adherence to all safety standards.
• Develop routine and preventative maintenance strategies to ensure that the entire facility is kept operational
• Organize repair and renovation projects, create a budget, and oversee each project to completion
• Act swiftly to resolve emergencies as they arise
• Identify ways to conserve energy and reduce facility operating costs
• Develop and nurture relationships with service providers, contractors, and distributors
• Maintain budget, expenses, and activity logs

What skills and characteristics you should have: 

• 3 or more years of experience in Management 

• affinity for technical aspects in hotel operations 

• Management and people skills 

• Fluent English and Spanish. Dutch is a plus. 

• Team player with a hands-on mentality and a spirit to serve and personally connect 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced company, ready to work on your own or as part of a team 

• Highly structured and organized 

• Ability to take feedback, learn quickly and adapt to new situations 

• A driver of new ideas and suggestions in order to move the company forward 

• Not afraid to challenge the status quo/Creative mind / out of the box thinker, open to change and new developments 

• Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do positive attitude 

• The ability to pay attention to details 

• Tech Savvy and able to work with all kind of computer programs 

• The ability to think critically over operations issues and offer cost-effective solutions 

 To apply please send your CV and contact details to jobs@boardwalkaruba.com. 

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba is a family-run and locally owned hotel, founded in 1989. Our mission: “We want to be the service and hospitality driven leading Caribbean Boutique Hotel that genuinely brings good vibes and happiness to our guests, our people, our community and our planet, in an easygoing and barefoot luxury atmosphere.”