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Legoland California Hotel Supervisor

LEGOLAND

Carlsbad, CAFull-time$70K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$70K/yr
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

LEGOLAND California Resort is seeking a Hotel Supervisor to lead daily operations across its two on-site hotels, guide frontline teams, and support memorable guest experiences. The role oversees assigned shifts, resolves guest concerns, coordinates with resort departments, supports business performance, and champions safety. A bachelor's degree is preferred, as are 2–4 years of hotel front office or guest service experience; equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hotel Front Office OperationsGuest ServicesReservationsHousekeeping CoordinationTeam LeadershipGuest RecoveryProblem SolvingDecision MakingCommunicationCollaborationHotel SystemsOperational ReportingFinancial ControlsSafetySecurity

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or Related Field2-4 Years Hotel Front Office or Guest Service ExperienceSupervisory or Assistant Management ExperienceFamily Entertainment, Themed Resort, or Attraction Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

What you'll bring to the team

LEGOLAND California Resort Hotels

Are you a passionate hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves creating memorable family experiences? At LEGOLAND California Resort, we're looking for an enthusiastic Hotel Supervisor to help lead the daily operations of our two amazing on-site hotels, inspire frontline teams, and ensure every guest enjoys an unforgettable stay.

This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll be at the heart of the operation, supporting your team, solving challenges, elevating the guest experience, and ensuring the hotels run safely, efficiently, and seamlessly from check-in to check-out.

What You'll Do

As a Hotel Supervisor, you'll serve as the leader on duty for assigned shifts, guiding hotel operations while creating a positive and engaging environment for both guests and team members.

You'll be responsible for:

Leading Hotel Operations

  • Overseeing the daily operation of both resort hotels and ensuring exceptional service standards are maintained.

  • Managing arrivals, departures, room inventory, occupancy, VIP guests, groups, and special requests.

  • Coordinating closely with Housekeeping and Engineering to support room readiness, guest needs, and operational efficiency.

  • Monitoring lobby activity, guest flow, and service delivery to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience.

  • Acting as the primary point of leadership during operational challenges, incidents, or service disruptions.

Inspiring and Developing Teams

  • Coaching, mentoring, and supporting frontline hotel employees throughout each shift.

  • Leading engaging daily briefings that align teams around guest needs, occupancy levels, safety priorities, and resort activities.

  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing employee development.

  • Recognizing great performance while fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and teamwork.

Delivering Outstanding Guest Experiences

  • Taking ownership of escalated guest concerns and resolving issues with professionalism, empathy, and urgency.

  • Partnering with teams across the resort to deliver solutions that exceed guest expectations.

  • Making informed decisions regarding room moves, upgrades, guest recovery, and operational exceptions.

  • Identifying trends in guest feedback and helping drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Supporting Business Performance

  • Utilizing hotel systems to manage reservations, room inventory, guest profiles, billing, and operational reporting.

  • Assisting with labor planning, scheduling, and daily operational adjustments.

  • Supporting hotel retail outlets and guest amenities when required.

  • Identifying operational opportunities and collaborating on process improvements that enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Championing Safety

  • Leading responses to guest, employee, safety, security, medical, and operational incidents.

  • Conducting hotel walkthroughs and operational inspections to ensure compliance and presentation standards.

  • Supporting emergency response procedures and ensuring team readiness.

  • Promoting a culture where the safety and wellbeing of guests and employees come first.

Qualifications & Experience

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident hospitality professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

  • Equivalent experience may be considered in place of formal education.

  • 2–4 years of hotel front office or guest service experience preferred.

  • Previous supervisory or assistant management experience.

  • Experience within a family entertainment, themed resort, or attraction environment is highly desirable.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

  • Strong knowledge of hotel front office operations, guest services, reservations, and housekeeping coordination.

  • Proven ability to lead teams in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.

  • Excellent guest recovery and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments.

  • Comfortable working with hotel systems, operational reports, and financial controls.

  • Commitment to safety, security, and operational excellence.

Our Leadership Behaviors

At LEGOLAND California Resort, our leaders embrace four key leadership behaviors:

Soulfully Curious

  • You seek new perspectives, ask thoughtful questions, and continuously look for opportunities to learn and improve.

Results Focused

  • You take ownership, set clear priorities, and drive outcomes while adapting to changing business needs.

Extraordinary Teammate

  • You build strong relationships, collaborate across departments, and celebrate the success of others.

Develops People

  • You invest in your team's growth, provide meaningful coaching, and create opportunities for others to succeed.

Physical Demands

  • Standing: Frequent 60%

  • Walking: Frequent 60%

  • Sitting: Frequent 40% (training preparation, administrative work, meetings, documentation)

  • Lifting/Carrying:

  • 0-10 lbs: Frequent 50%

  • 10-25 lbs: Occasional 20%

  • 25-50 lbs: Occasional 10%

  • 50+ lbs: Rare/Not Typically Required

  • Pushing/Pulling: Occasional 20%

  • Equipment used: training materials, luggage carts, office equipment, supply carts

  • Reaching:

  • Below waist: Frequent 50%

  • Waist to shoulder: Frequent 60%

  • Overhead: Occasional 10%

  • Bending/Stooping: Occasional 25%

  • Twisting: Occasional 25%

  • Kneeling/Crouching: Occasional 10%

  • Climbing (stairs/ladders): Occasional 15%

  • Use of stairs between hotel operational areas, back-of-house areas, and training locations

  • Manual Dexterity (hands/fingers): Frequent 100%

  • Typing, computer use, operating office equipment, handling training materials, completing documentation

  • Vision Requirements: Frequent 100%

  • Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

  • Noise Exposure: Moderate 100%

  • Hotel lobby, guest service areas, operational environments, training sessions

  • Temperature Exposure: Frequent 100%

  • Primarily indoor environments with occasional outdoor exposure and seasonal weather variations

  • Work Environment: Frequent 100%

  • Hotel lobby, front desk operations, administrative offices, meeting rooms, training classrooms, and back-of-house areas

  • Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to deliver classroom and hands-on training sessions for extended periods

  • Ability to observe and evaluate employee performance in operational environments

  • Ability to travel throughout hotel facilities as needed

  • Ability to communicate clearly with individuals and groups in training and operational settings

Benefits

Benefits of Merlin Entertainments

  • Excellent health care options (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative care).

  • Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO) that allows for adventure, rest, relaxation, or recuperation.

  • Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks & attractions

  • Recognition Programs and Rewards

  • 401(k) program with company match

  • Tuition reimbursement programs

  • Numerous learning and advancement opportunities

Pay Range

USD $70,304.00/Yr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

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Location (Country-State-City) US-CA-Carlsbad

Job ID 2026-14325

Employment Type Full-Time

Offer/Contract Type At Will (US Only)

Location Name LEGOLAND California

How this job compares

Set against the 3,339 open Guest Services jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70K/yr
  • California median$83–101K/yr21 salary ranges
  • US median$71–80K/yr97 salary ranges

This rate, $70K, is 23% below the California median midpoint ($91K) — in the lowest quarter of Guest Services salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 297 open Guest Services jobs in California and 3,339 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Guest Services postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (412 postings).
Education
6 of the 3,339 open Guest Services jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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