February Job Fest at Lyons Center | February 17, 2022

All, Career Pathways, Economic Development, Events & Entertainment

New Orleans & Company is hosting a Job Fest on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NORDC’s Lyons Center. 

See below for event details.

No registration necessary for attendees. Please note this is an in-person event only. Masks are required and proof of vaccination or negative test within 72 hours must be provided.

 

What:

Many companies are prepared to conduct in-person interviews onsite and make immediate job offers. Positions are available at all levels – from entry-level to executive – at hotels, restaurants, cultural attractions and much more.

When:

Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why:

This year is all about jobs and the recovery of our economy. When we say jobs we mean competitive wages, many with benefit packages and the opportunity for advancement and life-long professional growth.

Where:

Lyons Recreation Center, 624 Louisiana Ave. 

Street parking is available. Bus routes 27 and 10 stop in front of the Lyons Center. For more information on bus routes and services, visit www.norta.com.

Who:

Everyone is welcomed! Free and open to the community. 

Please note this is an in-person event only. Masks are required and proof of vaccination or negative test within 72 hours must be provided.

List of Participating Businesses and Employers: Coming Soon

*List of participating employers subject to change. 

  • Alamo Services
    • Supervisory and entry level positions
  • BRG Hospitality
    • Restaurant hosts
    • Support staff
    • Floor managers
    • Dishwashers
    • Prep cooks
    • Bakers
    • Pastry cooks
    • Line cook
    • Sous chefs
  • Burton Transit
    • Chauffeur
    • Reservations
    • Dispatch
  • Cafe Reconcile
    • Occupational Skills Training Provider in Hospitality Industry for youth ages 16-24. We have the capacity to serve 120 young people in 2022.
  • Canopy by Hilton New Orleans Downtown
    • 15 positions, with approximately 30 openings.
  • Commander’s Palace
    • Server
    • Bartender
    • Food Runner
    • Line Cook
    • Housekeeping
    • Stewarding
    • Ware washer
  • Dickie Brennan & Company
    • Line Cook
    • Server
    • Server Assistant / Busser
    • Runner
    • Bartender
    • Host
    • Dishwasher
  • Faubourg Brewing Co.
    • Bartender
    • Brewer
    • Sales Representative
  • Ghost City Tours
    • Tour Guide
  • Harrah’s New Orleans
    • Hotel Reservations Agent
    • Hotel Front Desk Agent
    • Hotel Rooms Controller
    • Casino EVS Cleaner
    • Casino Heavy Duty Cleaner
    • Security Officer
    • Security Report Writer
    • EMT
    • Caesars Rewards Program Rep
    • Executive Casino Host
    • Valet Driver
    • Casino Cashier
    • Culinary Cook III
    • Count Room Team Member
    • Auditing Clerk
    • Food Server, Manning’s Sports Bar
    • Bartender, Manning’s Sports Bar
    • Bartender, Casino Bars
    • Restaurant Host/Hostess, Manning’s Sports Bar
    • Bar Helper, Manning’s Sports Bar
    • Cashier/Host, HooDoo Food
    • Events & Promotions Associate
    • Experienced Table Games Dealer
    • Experienced Table Games Supervisor
    • Entry Level Dealer – Paid Training
    • Slot Technician
    • Slots Host/Hostess
    • Surveillance Agent
  • Higgins Hotel
    • Housekeeping
    • Servers
    • Front Desk agents
    • Line cook
    • Engineer
    • Stewart
  • Hilton New Orleans Riverside
    • 170 positions available
  • Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome
    • Restaurant Servers
    • Banquet Servers
    • Bartender
    • Cook
    • Maintenance Engineers
  • HRI Lodging, LLC
    • Guest Services Agents
    • Guest Service Supervisors
    • Line Cooks
    • Housekeeping Supervisors
    • Night Auditors
    • Servers
    • Room Attendants
    • Maintenance Engineers
    • F&B Manager
  • Hyatt Regency New Orleans
    • 35 open positions available
  • JMH Companies
    • Valet attendant,
    • Account manager,
    • Hospitality area manager,
    • Cashier,
    • Account supervisor,
    • Bartender,
    • Call center specialist,
    • Customer Service supervisor,
    • Dishwasher,
    • Enforcement Agent,
    • Hospitality attendant,
    • Host, Porter,
    • Prep cook,
    • Server,
    • Staff accountant.
  • Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
    • Front Desk Agent
    • Front Desk Supervisor
    • Housekeeping- Supervisor, Room Attendant, Laundry Attendant, House Attendant
    • Mini Bar Attendant
    • Engineer
    • Security
    • Barista
    • Bartender
    • Server
    • In Room Dining Server
    • Cook
    • Sous Chef
    • Sales Manager
  • L&R Security Services, Inc.
    • Security Officer
    • 400 Event Staff for Jazz Fest and Final Four
    • Ticket Takers
    • Airport Security
  • Le Pavillon Hotel
  • Live Nation
  • Loews New Orleans Hotel
  • Marriott
    • We are looking to hire several new associates. Housekeeping, bartenders, servers, engineers, lobby ambassadors etc.
  • New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity
    • Grants Compliance Specialist
    • Community Engagement Specialist
    • Builder/Carpenter, Handyman
    • Director of Human Resources
    • Director of Family Services
    • ReStore cashier
    • ReStore warehouse/sales
  • New Orleans Marriott-Metairie at Lakeway
    • 5 open positions available.
  • New Orleans Police Department
    • Police Recruit
  • Nola Motorsports Park
    • Corner Marshals
    • Safety Dispatch
    • Medical/Firefighter
    • Karting Associate Point of Sale
    • Carpenters
    • Mechanics
    • Plumbers
    • Electricians
  • Omni Riverfront Hotel
    • Front Desk Agent
    • Bartender
    • Bellperson
    • Café Cashier Attendant
    • Food & Beverage Manager
    • Front Office Supervisor
    • Housekeeping Room Attendant
    • Housekeeping Supervisor
    • In Room Dining Server
    • Line Cook
    • Loss Prevention Officer
    • Restaurant Server
  • Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
    • Banquet Captain
    • Bartender
    • Busser
    • Cashier
    • Cook
    • Cocktail Server
    • Food Runner
    • Host
    • Housekeeping Supervisor
    • Houseperson
    • Loyalty Ambassador
    • Loss Prevention Officer
    • On Call Server
    • Rooms Coordinator
    • Server
    • Valet
  • Orangetheory Fitness New Orleans Downtown
    • Front desk service associate
    • Fitness Coach
  • OSSA, One Stop Staffing Agency, LLC
    • Office receptionist
    • Office Secretary must have Experience
    • Sales representative
  • Royal Sonesta New Orleans
    • 1- FT- Front Server
    • 1- FT- Executive Sous Chef, Restaurant R’evolution
    • 3- FT- Cook I, Restaurant R’evolution
    • 2- FT- Cook II, Restaurant R’evolution
    • 1-FT- Pastry Cook, Restaurant R’evolution
    • 1- FT- Asst. Director of F&B
    • 3- FT- Server, JHP & Oasis Bar
    • 3- FT- PJ’s Coffee Attendant
    • 2- PT- Room Service
    • 2- FT- Bartender
    • 1-FT- Barback
    • 3-FT- Server
    • 3- FT- Server Assistant, Desire Oyster Bar
    • 3- FT- Hostess, Desire Oyster Bar
    • 1- PT- Oyster Shucker
    • 1-FT- Executive Chef
    • 1-FT- Executive Sous Chef
    • 3- FT- Cook I
    • 1- FT- Banquet Cook II
    • 1-FT- Steward
    • 7-FT- Banquet Server
    • 3-FT- Banquet Houseman (On Call)
    • 1-FT- Engineering Manager
    • 1- FT- Director of Sales + Marketing
    • 1- FT- Sales Manager (large Group)
    • 1-FT- Sales Manager (Small Group)
    • 1-FT- Catering & Conference Services Manager
    • 1-FT- Marketing Coordinator
    • 1-FT- Sr. Staff Accountant
    • 1- PT- Storeroom Clerk Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
  • Russell’s Cleaning Services, Inc.
    • Delivery drivers
    • Laundry pressers
  • Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
    • We are looking to hire a number of new associates. Housekeeping, bartenders, servers, engineers, lobby ambassadors etc.
  • Sodexo
    • 172 open positions available.
  • Steamboat Natchez
    • Deck hands,
    • Servers
    • Galley crew
    • Reservationists
    • and more
  • Stonebridge Companies – Embassy Suites Hotel and Le Meridien Hotel
    • 10 open positions available.
  • The National WWII Museum
    • Security Officer,
    • Digital Content Intern,
    • Custodian,
    • Exhibit Graphic Designer.
    • Director of Development,
    • Exhibit Production Manager,
    • Custodian / Event Set-Up Personnel,
    • Director of Tribute Programs and Special Projects,
    • Admissions Associate (Part-time),
    • Executive Communications Specialist,
    • Director of Web Development and Strategy,
    • Evening Facilities Manager,
    • Exterior Maintenance Technician,
    • Engineer 2nd Class,
    • Senior Internal Auditor,
    • Senior Director of Fundraising Events,
    • Educational Travel Operations Manager,
    • Marketing Analyst,
    • Director of Database Services,
    • Social Media Intern, Sales Associate,
    • Parking Attendant (Part-time),
    • Creative Director,
    • Membership Operations Coordinator
  • The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
    • Event Operations Manager
    • Sous Chef II
    • Cook III – Banquets
    • Housekeeper
    • Massage Therapist
    • Cosmetologist
    • Valet – Bellperson
    • Steward – Overnight
  • The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans
    • Front Desk Agents
    • Host/Hostess for Restaurant
    • Housekeeping Room Attendants
    • Sales Event Coordinator
    • Spa Front Desk
    • Spa Attendant
    • FT/PT Massage Therapists
    • Barista
    • Pastry Supervisor
    • Banquet House person
    • Banquet House person Supervisor
    • Bartender
    • Cook
    • Banquet Cook
    • Server Assistant – Restaurant
    • Food and Beverage Supervisor
    • Seasonal pool positions
    • Room Service order takers
  • The Westin New Orleans
    • Food and Beverage
    • Culinary
  • Waffle House
    • Managers
    • Supervisors
    • Servers
    • Grill Operators
  • Westaff New Orleans
    • Audio video Technicians
    • Stagehands
    • IT Technicians
    • Technical manufacturing permanent opportunities.
  • Windsor Court
    • 25 open positions available.
  • Wyndham French Quarter
    • Maintenance engineer
    • Houseperson
    • Room attendant
    • Bell person
    • Future restaurant openings