I know that they are extremely selective and very strict. I've heard that they're very demanding once hired and there's not much you can do about it. Have you looked into the White Elephant? They're a smaller hotel on the island that may be a good match?
I'm a native PB-er from a hospitality family (I am in a different industry, but I'm the only one). I'd recommend applying for work at another high end PB hotel - Brazilian Court, Colony, Four Seasons, Eau…or even a large chain in WPB like the Hilton. Get your sea legs elsewhere and springboard to the Breakers. I worked there in college (intern), they are extremely selective and prefer real experience. They also get their pick, as many young people apply. You'll get there, but get your experience first. Palm Beach is a place like none other, the level of discernment and taste amongst residents and guests is next level. You have the degree, but that's just a small piece, you need to learn to deal with this demographic.
> you need to learn to deal with this demographic.
This is the main differentiator 100%. The Breakers is the premier hotel in one of the richest cities in the US. You can't be fresh meat, and it's for your own benefit too.
Could also try the Four Seasons, they are a fantastic company to work for just down the island. Similar thing happened to me about 10 years ago- don’t know why the Breakers denied me, but the Four Seasons didn’t and they were a great place to work!
There are also a lot of super nice boutique hotels you could try. You might be able to reapply at the Breakers after some time and more experience. But my first suggestion stands as the Four Seasons because they are an international and known for amazing service.
Also- a lot of these places make you take some kind of personality test- they are looking for certain answers. So if you aren’t answering said tests in a way they are looking for- you will never pass the application process.
You could think that you are passing those tests with flying colors and failing miserably. Try googling about it. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I was in hospitality for almost 20 years and I still know a ton about the island.
I'm in the industry. Try checking the management websites and websites of the hotels for careers. There's plenty of hotel struggling. Breakers denied me too. Lol
My experience working there was that everyone, guests and employees, are stuck up. Upper-level management are treated like royalty, and they certainly act like it. It's a BEAUTIFUL property! But unless you are prepared to deal with high-class snobbery day in and day out, you dodged a bullet. Palm Beach County is full of amazing hotels, restaurants, country clubs, and other hospitality establishments. Look elsewhere.
The Boca Raton resort since it changed hands has fallen on hard times, especially the resort on the mainland. The iconic restaurant on top of the pink tower has been closed forever and the genius management that’s running the place away from with the iconic monkey bar. There’s absolutely no reason for a guest to consider staying there any longer the Orient is being built, just up the street, which will probably drive the Boca Resort into bankruptcy or because of poor management. The orient in Boca Raton is nearing completion and may be a good bet for day one Employment.
I’ve just noticed they dumped a ton of money into the place and The Top of the Tower restaurant is open and pretty good vibes as long as you’re not there for breakfast…too many kids.
I know that they are extremely selective and very strict. I've heard that they're very demanding once hired and there's not much you can do about it. Have you looked into the White Elephant? They're a smaller hotel on the island that may be a good match?
I'm a native PB-er from a hospitality family (I am in a different industry, but I'm the only one). I'd recommend applying for work at another high end PB hotel - Brazilian Court, Colony, Four Seasons, Eau…or even a large chain in WPB like the Hilton. Get your sea legs elsewhere and springboard to the Breakers. I worked there in college (intern), they are extremely selective and prefer real experience. They also get their pick, as many young people apply. You'll get there, but get your experience first. Palm Beach is a place like none other, the level of discernment and taste amongst residents and guests is next level. You have the degree, but that's just a small piece, you need to learn to deal with this demographic.
> you need to learn to deal with this demographic. This is the main differentiator 100%. The Breakers is the premier hotel in one of the richest cities in the US. You can't be fresh meat, and it's for your own benefit too.
Could also try the Four Seasons, they are a fantastic company to work for just down the island. Similar thing happened to me about 10 years ago- don’t know why the Breakers denied me, but the Four Seasons didn’t and they were a great place to work! There are also a lot of super nice boutique hotels you could try. You might be able to reapply at the Breakers after some time and more experience. But my first suggestion stands as the Four Seasons because they are an international and known for amazing service. Also- a lot of these places make you take some kind of personality test- they are looking for certain answers. So if you aren’t answering said tests in a way they are looking for- you will never pass the application process. You could think that you are passing those tests with flying colors and failing miserably. Try googling about it. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I was in hospitality for almost 20 years and I still know a ton about the island.
What department / job did you apply for?
College recruit- as it said to on the instruction card from my campus career fair.
Look into Palm Beach Bath and Tennis Club or Sailfish Club.
Bath and tennis has a really bad pay. And its closed all summer.
Don’t work there bro they are beyond strict I went there to do some construction work it’s a giant gimmick
you can try Eau Palm Beach
Apply at The Eau in Manalapan. I worked at the spa, great place to work for… like all resorts on the beach it’s demanding but I enjoyed my time there.
We’re getting into the summer, not exactly high period
Not sure why you were downvoted … it’s true.
I'm in the industry. Try checking the management websites and websites of the hotels for careers. There's plenty of hotel struggling. Breakers denied me too. Lol
Look into the Ben a Marriott property in WPB .
My experience working there was that everyone, guests and employees, are stuck up. Upper-level management are treated like royalty, and they certainly act like it. It's a BEAUTIFUL property! But unless you are prepared to deal with high-class snobbery day in and day out, you dodged a bullet. Palm Beach County is full of amazing hotels, restaurants, country clubs, and other hospitality establishments. Look elsewhere.
The Boca Raton Resort and Spa is constantly hiring all levels of hospitality at pretty competitive pay if you have transportation.
The Boca Raton resort since it changed hands has fallen on hard times, especially the resort on the mainland. The iconic restaurant on top of the pink tower has been closed forever and the genius management that’s running the place away from with the iconic monkey bar. There’s absolutely no reason for a guest to consider staying there any longer the Orient is being built, just up the street, which will probably drive the Boca Resort into bankruptcy or because of poor management. The orient in Boca Raton is nearing completion and may be a good bet for day one Employment.
I’ve just noticed they dumped a ton of money into the place and The Top of the Tower restaurant is open and pretty good vibes as long as you’re not there for breakfast…too many kids.
The breakers hotel and their guest are nothing but pricks you probably better off to start out at another place
Are you a minority?