With the holidays right around the corner employers are looking to fill part-time and full time positions which makes it the perfect time for job seekers to explore new opportunities. New Orleans & Company is hosting its November Job Fest at Delgado Community College’s Student Life Center, 916 Navarre. Join us on Thursday, November 15th from Noon-3 p.m. Free parking will be available for guests. We have some of the top employers in the city’s largest industry ready to hire great, enthusiastic people like you! More details are below.
November Job Fest Details
When: Thursday, November 15, Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Delgado Community College’s Student Life Center, 916 Navarre Ave.
Who: New Orleans & Company is hosting the event and everyone is welcome to attend. List of some of the participating employers below.
- New Orleans City Park
- Audubon Nature Institute
- Hotel Monteleone
- Brennan’s
- Waffle House
- HRI Lodging
- Room Attendants
- House Attendants
- Bell Attendant
- Banquet House
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- Guest Services Supervisor
- Assistant Housekeeping Manager
- Harrah’s New Orleans Casino & Hotel
- Dickie Brennan & Company
- NOPD
- Police Recruits
- Hard Rock Café
- NOLHA
- Westin New Orleans Canal Place
- Wyndham French Quarter
- Bellperson
- Engineer
- Front Desk Agent
- Hotel Provincial
- Front Desk
- Housekeeping
- Marriott International
- Marriott New Orleans
- W Hotel
- B on Canal New Orleans
- JMH Companies
- Centerplate
- Full-time:
- Sous Chef
- Banquet Manager
- Part-time:
- Baristas
- Food Runners
- Prep Cooks
- Stewards
- Bar Backs
- Banquet Servers
- Full-time:
- Hyatt Regency New Orleans
- Menzies Aviation – MSY Airport
- Picnic Provisions & Whiskey
- Pelican Hospitality New Orleans
- Coaxum Enterprises (McDonald’s)
- Creole Cuisine
- Holiday Inn Hostelling
- Arnaud’s Remoulade Restaurant
There will be a panel discussion hosted by Delgado Community College before the Job Fest from 11 a.m. to noon with four industry leaders to gain guidance and insights on how to put your best foot forward at a job interview, become fully aware of performance expectations on the job, and how to make the most of a career in the hospitality/tourism industry. Confirmed Panel members are:
- Tabitha McCabe – Talent and Development Senior Director, Creole Cuisine
- Keith Schmitt – Director of Human Resources, New Orleans Marriott
- Ellen Causey – Senior Director of Human Resources, Audubon Nature Institute
What: Designed to be a one-stop shop for job candidates, New Orleans & Company’s Job Fest allows participants to meet with a variety of employers from hotels, restaurants and other tourism fields. Participants can ask questions and learn more about the hiring process in a welcoming, one-on-one setting. New Orleans & Company’s Job Fest is part of an effort to connect job seekers to careers in the hospitality and tourism industry across New Orleans.
Why: In New Orleans, tourism provides thousands of satisfying jobs in fields like guest relations, finance, administration, housekeeping, food and beverage service and beyond. Each job offers an opportunity for growth to move up in a company while enjoying employee benefits and the peace of mind that comes with a steady paycheck. A job in hospitality and tourism – which can start by a visit to this Job Fest – is the basis for a lasting and fulfilling career in New Orleans.