June Job Fest at Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club | June 14, 2023

New Orleans & Company is hosting a Job Fest on Wednesday, June 14, 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, 730 N. Broad St. 

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:

Wednesday, June 14, 3 to 6:30 p.m.

Why:

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

Where:

Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, Roy E. Glapion Hall, 730 N. Broad St.

Street 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
    • Front Office
    • Line Cook
    • Kitchen Manager
    • Food & Beverage Training Manager
 
ASM New Orleans 
    • All part-time positions
    • Several full-time positions
 
Audubon Nature Institute  
Dickie Brennan &  Company
    • Bartender
    • Catering Worker
    • Host
    • Line Cook
    • Production cook
    • Pastry Assistant
    • Server
    • Server Assistant
    • Warewasher
    • Dining Discount
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k) with a company match
    • Discounted parking for French Quarter restaurants
    • Flexible schedule
Goodwill Industries/ Goodwill Technical College  
Goodwill SELA
    • 100 available positions throughout the company.
    • We are hiring for our twenty-two retail store locations (New Orleans, Northshore and Baton Rouge):
      • Store managers
      • Assistant managers
      • Retail associates
    • Employment services (contract sites)
      • Custodian I & II
      • Grounds maintenance
      • Tractor operator
      • Zero turn operator
    • Corporate office positions need to apply online. 
    • Retail and Employment Services have a $500 sign on bonus.
    • Pay is dependent on position.
    • Medical, Vision and Dental
    • 100 % company paid life insurance for full and part time employees.
    • Free-Employee Assistance Program
Hotel Management of New Orleans 
    • Bell/Valet
    • Front Desk
    • Retail Agent
 
JMH Companies
    • Premium Parking:
      • Valet Attendants
      • Lot Attendants
    • Admiral Enforcement:
      • Enforcement Agents
    • Mahony’s Po-boys & Seafood:
      • Line Cook, Server
        Premium Facility Services – Maintenance Foreman
    • Positions will vary greatly from $7.25/hr – $26.00/hr based on company.
    • Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance; PTO.
    • All positions are offered paid training and advancement opportunities across the company and US.
New Orleans Police Department
    • Police Recruits
    • Police Officers
    • Recruits: 42,449.00
    • Police Officers: 49,273.00
Omni Royal Orleans
    • Barback
    • Bartender
    • Cocktail Server
    • Houseperson
    • Line Cook
    • Night Auditor
    • Prep Cook
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Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office
    • Deputy Corrections Officers
    • 18.00 Per Hour
    • Medical, Dental and Vision
    • State Retirement Benefits
Reconcile New Orleans
    • Current workforce development program with open enrollment.
    • Only eligibility requirement is age between 16-24 years old.
    • Café Reconcile is a free, paid job training program for youth ages 16-24 years old in the New Orleans and surrounding areas that equips them with the tools to achieve their potential while also offering free meals, transportation, a competitive stipend, and other wrap around services.
    • Our goal is to help young adults develop the tools and confidence to chase their dreams!
Royal Sonesta – New Orleans
    • Culinary
    • Front Desk
    • Housekeeping
 
Sheraton New Orleans 
    • Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
    • Executive Steward
    • Events Manager
    • Guest Environment Expert
    • General Accountant
    • Loss Prevention Officer
    • Server
 
True Focus
    • Administrative Assistant
    • Convention Security
    • Convention Staffing
    • Convention Supervisor

 *All of our positions are customer service-based convention-related services. None of our positions are food or environmentally related positions.

    • The base rate is $12 for all positions
    • The supervisor base rate is $14
    • The Administrative Assistant base rate is $14 (must be willing to travel the full cost of travel is covered), and must have a valid Driver’s License. Parking is covered as well.
    • We offer full fringe benefits for employees working full-time hours.
    • We offer referral and performance-based bonuses.
    • Must be able to pass a background check for all positions.
Tulane Dining Services by Sodexo
    • Barista
    • Cashier/Food Service Worker
    • Cook
    • Coordinator
    • Environmental Services Attendants
    • Food Supervisor
    • Human Resources Assistant
    • Retail Cashier
    • Utility Worker
    • WOW-Late Night Grill Cook
    • WOW-Late Night Fry Cook
    • All positions start at $15.00 per hour
    • Full-time employees qualify for:
      • 401k matching program
      • Complimentary meal during working shift
      • Laundered Uniform program
      • Non-slip Shoe program
      • Employee assistance program
      • Career advancement opportunities
      • Paid Time Off: Vacation/Sick Time
      • Sodexo Scholars Program
      • LifeWorks Program
      • Health/Vision/Dental Benefits
      • Short / Long term disability
      • Life insurance
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
    • Barback
    • Bartender
    • Bellperson
    • Guest Services Agent
    • Host
    • Line Cook
    • Server

    • Barback – $9.43
    • Bartender – $9.82
    • Bellperson $10.80
    • GSA – $15.91
    • Host – $14.42
    • Server – $8.12 plus tips
    • Line Cook – $16-19

*List of participating employers subject to change.