Jobs in Monterey California

Job Summary:

Join a growing SBA lending team where your expertise directly supports small business success. As an SBA Loan Processor, you’ll play a key role in guiding SBA loans from application through closing and funding, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and compliant process every step of the way. You’ll collaborate closely with SBA Business Development Officers, Underwriters, and Closing staff, gaining broad exposure across the SBA lifecycle while contributing to timely execution and an exceptional borrower experience. This is an opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to grow their career while helping entrepreneurs build and expand their businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

The SBA Loan Processor manages SBA loan applications from initial submission through closing and funding, primarily supporting SBA 7(a), Express, and related programs. This role is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and organizing borrower, guarantor, and third‑party documentation, ensuring all files are complete, accurate, and compliant with SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Bank credit approvals, and internal documentation standards. The SBA Loan Processor maintains well‑organized, audit‑ready loan files that support efficient processing and long‑term servicing.

Serving as a central point of coordination, the SBA Loan Processor acts as a key liaison between borrowers, SBA Business Development Officers, Underwriters, Closing, and internal departments to facilitate timely loan progression. This role tracks loan conditions, outstanding items, and timelines, communicates documentation requirements and next steps clearly and professionally, and partners closely with closing and servicing teams to ensure smooth loan funding and handoff.

A strong focus on compliance and quality is essential. The SBA Loan Processor reviews loan files for SBA eligibility, use of proceeds, ownership structure, and guarantor requirements, verifies the accuracy and completeness of loan documents and disclosures prior to closing, and assists in preparing SBA guaranty packages to support SBA purchase, servicing, and secondary market requirements. This role also supports internal audits, loan reviews, and regulatory examinations related to SBA lending.

From a systems and reporting perspective, the SBA Loan Processor inputs and maintains accurate loan data within the Loan Origination System (LOS) and related platforms, monitors loan pipeline reports, and provides status updates to management as requested. Additionally, the role identifies recurring documentation challenges or process gaps and recommends opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement, contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the SBA lending platform.

Qualifications:

• Strong documentation and file management skills
• Experience working in a regulated banking environment.
• Minimum 2–4 years of loan processing experience, preferably in SBA or commercial lending.
• Working knowledge of SBA loan documentation and general SBA SOP requirements.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple loans simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Collaborative, service‑oriented mindset
• Comfort working with loan origination and document management systems
• Commitment to compliance, quality, and operational discipline

The ideal candidate will bring direct experience processing SBA 7(a) loans within a community or regional banking environment, along with a strong understanding of SBA loan closing and post‑closing requirements. This role requires prior experience working in a regulated banking environment, with the ability to navigate compliance standards, documentation requirements, and internal controls while supporting a high‑quality borrower experience.

Established in 1977, Monterey County Bank (MCB) is the longest-standing independent bank headquartered in Monterey County, California. From the beginning, MCB has been dedicated to supporting the regional economy through tailored small business and commercial banking services.

Over the years, the Bank has grown steadily, maintaining a strong presence in Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas, and greater Monterey County. In late 2024, MCB launched a comprehensive modernization initiative—introducing new leadership and investing in advanced technology to enhance customer service and expand its capabilities. This transformation marks a new chapter in the Bank’s history, building on decades of experience while embracing innovation to better serve the community.

As required by state-specific laws, we must include the salary range for this role when hiring residents in applicable locations. The annualized salary range for this position is $71,000 to $82,000. (This role is an non-exempt hourly position). Compensation within this range may vary based on factors such as geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

MCB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is a luxury property within the Woodside Hotel Group collection. This 282-room property has four penthouse suites, over 30,000 square feet of meeting space.

We are seeking a Meetings & Events Manager to join our award-winning team. The Meetings & Events Manager is responsible for the management of group business after booking by the Sales department; generally, for groups with more than twenty-one (21) sleeping rooms. They will also respond to telephone and online requests for bookings and service of social events and weddings. These responsibilities include client development to ensure profitable events and functions, repeat and referred business. Accordingly, they upsell menus, suggest décor, floral, spa treatments, entertainment, and other enhancements to achieve their sales and guest satisfaction goals. They are a liaison between the hotel’s business interests, hotel personnel, and the group client. The Meetings & Events Manager represents the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa in a manner that enhances the reputation of the hotel within their market segment, the local community, and within the industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Executes their market segment’s business plan utilizing hotel assets. Manages client relations, upsells, and represents the hotel and market segment according to luxury property and Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa standards.
2. Ensures profitable contracts are implemented on behalf of the hotel by regularly reviewing banquet event order details, attending pre-conference and other planning meetings, addressing required food and beverage contribution. Strategies to achieve or exceed their budgeted market segment goals quarterly. Regularly meets with the Director of Meetings & Events to evaluate client development efforts and strategize how to maximize spend.
3. Maximizes sales and service by guiding clients through the finer details of events planning; suggests appropriate room sets, décor, floral, linens, and audio-visual requirements, and menus, spa experience, and other hotel services. Upsells food and beverage.
4. Responsible for guest relations as it pertains to their market segment, which includes development of both prospective and existing business. Conducts site inspections with a guided tour offering detailed descriptions of services offered for potential and definite business by either a pre-arrangement or walk-in basis.
5. Contacts clients to complete the resume questionnaires, review hotel policies and procedures, and finalize their banquet event order including completing special arrangements such as golf tee times, spouse tours, spa treatments, and restaurant reservations. Ensures client’s deposits are received. Confirms completed rooming lists, special arrangements, amenity requests, and menus and distributes all information as required.
6. Creates, writes, proofs, and distributes banquet contracts, banquet event and change orders, room diagrams, and conference resumes. Processes accurate and timely information throughout the hotel as it pertains to their market accounts, performance results and future business. Ensures all on a need-to-know basis are appropriately informed in a timely manner. Completes all reports in a timely and conscientious manner as required or upon request.
7. Ensures Banquets billing information is relayed to Accounts Receivable in a manner that is both accurate and timely. Gives direction to the Banquet Captains to ensure the efficiencies of their respective positions are met as it relates to meeting and exceeding service expectations.
8. Responsible to check banquet room set-ups against banquet event order specifications. Acts as the client liaison with the banquets operational team to ensure functions run smoothly and according to the client’s expectations. Introduces client to the Banquet Captains to ensure the efficiencies of their respective positions are met as it relates to meeting and exceeding the guest’s expectations.
9. Initiates consistent relevant communication with the Banquet Captains, Banquet Sous Chef, the senior Food & Beverage and Rooms management teams in addition to the senior Sales management team with respect to associate performance, client needs, sales efforts, and results.
10. Attends weekly Meetings & Events, Department Head, and Sales & Marketing meetings. Represents the hotel at pre-cons, site visits, trade shows, and other meetings as necessary or as directed.
11. Works cooperatively and in coordination with all other hotel departments and third-parties to deliver exceptional guest service to a luxury property standard.
12. Observes all safety protocols and holds others accountable to hotel and departmental safety standards and procedures.
13. Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILTIIES

• Attends post-conference meetings when possible and records client preferences and send thank you notes to the client. Ensures a thank you is emailed along with an evaluation survey.
• Ensures key details have been arranged according to banquet event order specifications and will meet or exceed guest expectations.
• Introduces key guest contacts and meeting planners personally to the operational team responsible for their function. Acts as an on-site liaison for clients.
• Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, they will be required to work a flexible schedule that meets business demands. While the schedule will primarily be Monday through Friday, the schedule may include weekend or holiday shifts.

TRAVEL

This position may travel occasionally for sales blitzes; trade shows or for departmental meetings. Any required travel is primarily local during the business day. Some out-of-area travel may be required and must be pre-approved by the Director of Meetings & Events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have previous or current sales experience and computer experience.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Good time management skills, the ability to build rapport, upsell, negotiate and close business is critical.
• Working knowledge of Amadeus/Delphi (Salesforce) and MS Office programs, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook is also needed.
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute, proofreading skills.
• Must be able to communicate with all departments effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and have good time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, is required.
• Must have high degree of attention to detail, organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to build client relationships with internal and external customers.
• The position requires a high level of professionalism.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED needed.Two to four-year college undergraduate degree is preferred or the equivalent in work experience. Previous convention services, sales or catering experience is preferred. Hotel experience is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates in varied environments, which may include home office, client offices, various modes of transportation, hotel and conference trade shows, and site visits. They will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position requires traveling to and from businesses resulting in prolonged sitting in a car, airport or plane, or in an office.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PAY SCALE

The pay scale for this position is $36.58 per hour and bonus eligible. This is the pay rate for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay.

Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender-related appearance and behavior), partnership status, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship status or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Consistent with the American’s With Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodation needed to complete the application process. Please contact the People and Culture Department if you have any questions regarding this policy.

The Whisky Club is seeking an Enthusiastic and Experienced Lead Bartender to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for whiskies (training of 700+ completed in first 6-12 months dependent on prior knowledge) classic cocktails and providing exceptional customer service in a sophisticated, knowledgeable and at times, fast-paced environment.

As a Lead Bartender, at TWC, you will be responsible for crafting cocktails, serving beverages and sharing product knowledge and details with guests, retreiving spirits and bottles from the 12 foot ladder and lifting boxes and kegs as necessary, providing service for the seats in tge tasting room as well as the 16 seats at 2 bars, prepare and serve small bites, creating a welcoming and professional and respectful Tasting Room atmosphere for our guests, Etc. Efforts to support the successful operations of the Tasting Room including weekly prep, daily side work & open and closing shift requirement, cleanliness, attention to details, etc. Your ability to engage with patrons and provide recommendations, sharing knowledge of whiskies and all spirits at TWC (in time) is expected and will enhance everyone’s experience at TWC.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences.

Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring all tools and equipment are sanitized and in good working condition.

Engage with customers, taking orders accurately and efficiently while providing excellent service.

Handle transactions, including processing payments through the POS system, ensuring timely service.

Monitor inventory levels of spirits, mixers, garnishes, etc; assist with ordering supplies as needed.

Adhere to all health and safety regulations regarding alcohol service and food handling.

RBS & LEAD Certification Required.

Collaborate with team, learning and growing whisk(e)y knowledge as well as other spirits to share with and inform guests.

Stay informed about new drink recipes, trends in the beverage industry, and seasonal offerings.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Bartender.

Interest and knowledge in Whiskies strongly preferred.

Customer service in a relaxed, knowledgeable and sophisticated environment is paramount.

Strong knowledge of mixology, cocktail preparation, and beverage presentation.

Experience using POS systems.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers effectively.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure.

Must be of legal drinking age of 21+ & certification in Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) and LEAD alcohol service is required.

Working evenings, weekends, and holidays with set weekly schedule.

Join our team and bring your passion for whiskies and bartending to life while providing an unforgettable experience for our guests! TWC is excited to hear how your experience and interest will align with our growing team!

Company Description

The Whisky Club TWC is a premier destination for whisky enthusiasts, offering an extensive selection of fine spirits and a curated dining experience. Based in the heart of Monterey County, CA, we are committed to crafting exceptional guest experiences and celebrating the art of whiskies and other fine spirits in both the Tasting Room & Bottle Shop in DT Monterey, CA. Our establishment prides itself on refined offerings and a welcoming and knowledge based atmosphere. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge of whisky and providing top-tier service to our clientele.