January Job Fest at New Orleans East | January 30

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New Orleans & Company is hosting a Job Fest on Tuesday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Orleans East Joe W. Brown Recreation Center. 

Please note this is an in-person event only. 

 

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.

Louisiana Workforce Commission will have their computer bus outside of the venue for those who want to fill out online applications on-site. 

When:

Tuesday, January 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why:

Finding talented people for hospitality careers is the number one priority for the New Orleans’ tourism industry. That’s why New Orleans & Company, the city’s official destination sales and marketing organization, is hosting a Job Fest.

Where:

Joe W. Brown Recreation Center, 5601 Read Blvd. 

Free parking is available in the area. For more information on bus routes and services, visit www.norta.com.

Who:

Everyone is welcomed! Free and open to the community. This is an in-person event only. 

Dress for Success New Orleans is a free resource for women looking for professional attire and career development programs. Visit bit.ly/dfsno to schedule an appointment with Dress for Success before the Job Fest to be fitted for an interview attire for free! 

List of Participating Businesses and Employers: 

Company Name Job Openings Benefits
Ace Hotel New Orleans
    • Server
    • Bartender
    • Host
  
ASM New Orleans
    • Several Part-Time Openings
  
Dickie Brennan & Company
    • Line Cooks
    • Servers
    • Server Assistants
    • Warewashers
    • Host
    • Catering Workers
  
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
    • HVAC Mechanic III
    • Maintenance Mechanic I- HVAC
    • Production Technician
    • Public Safety Officer
    • Technology Infrastructure Tech
    • Technology Technician
    • Security Manager  (future)
    • Network Engineer (future)
    • Painter III  (future)
    • Bike Patrol Officer  (future)

 Pay ranges vary by position and are commensurate with experience.

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center offers a comprehensive benefits plan designed to meet the needs of all our employees:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(a) and 457 (b) retirement plan

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Life insurance

• Long term care

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Eleven paid holidays

• Free parking

• Paid training

• Gym reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Employee Appreciation Events
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans    
Goodwill Technical College  
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
    • Multiple
    • Varies
Marriott International (Renaissance Hotels)
    • Assistant Manager – Room Operations
    • DUAL Director of Revenue Management (REMOTE)
    • Officer-Loss Prevention PM
    • Loss Prevention Officer
    • Bellman
    • 30,000 – 150,000/year
Marriott International
    • Housekeeping
    • Front Desk
    • Culinary
    • Event Management
    • Food & Beverage Services
    • Engineering
    • $7.25 – $23.50 Most Hourly positions
    • Full time medical, dental and vision benefits
    • Travel discounts
NOPSI Hotel    
Omni Hotels
    • Front Office
    • Barback
    • Bartender
    • Dining Room Attendant
    • Chef
    • Housekeeping Positions
    • Engineer
    • Night Auditor
    • Painter
    • Server 
    • Competitive wages and benefits
Premium Parking
    • Valet Attendant
    • Lot Attendant
    • Cashier
    • $9.00-14.00 depending on position.
    • Valet Attendants also earn tips.
Reconcile New Orleans    
Royal Sonesta 
    • Front Server, Restaurant R’evolution
    • Server Assistant, Restaurant R’evolution
    • Food Runner, Restaurant R’evolution
    • Room Attendant
    • Barback
    • Cook II, Restaurant R’evolution
    • Cook I, Restaurant R’evolution
    • Storeroom Attendant
    • Pastry Cook, Restaurant R’evolution
    • Pastry Supervisor, Restaurant R’evolution
    • Director of Banquets
    • Banquet Server
    • Banquet Houseperson
    • Group Sales Coordinator
    • Director of Food and Beverage
    • PJ’s Coffee Attendant
    • Host/Hostess, Desire Oyster Bar
    • Banquet Line Cook
    • Engineer
    • Senior Sales Manager

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Health Savings Account with Company Match
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
    • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
    • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
    • Educational Assistance
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Company Paid Life Insurance
    • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
    • Various Employee Perks and Discounts
The Pontchartrain Hotel
    • Front Desk Ambassador
    • Part Time Night Audit
    • Room Attendant.
    • $15 hourly
True Focus
    • Convention Security
    • Convention Staffing
    • Base Rate is $12 to $15 DOE.
    • All positions are customer service based positions.

*List of participating employers subject to change.