Looking for passionate Food & Beverage candidate for an upscale hotel in New Orleans!
Detailed description
Gain proficiency in Food & Beverage within the lively rhythm of New Orleans! Situated just steps from the renowned Bourbon Street, you'll train at a premier hotel, mastering roles as an Outlets Host/Greeter, Barista, and Outlets Server!
During your free time, immerse yourself in the city's history by visiting iconic Museums such as the Voodoo Museum or the National WWII Museum. Enjoy exploring the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, wandering through the French Quarter, or taking leisurely tours around this captivating town!
Placement Remarks
Salary:
Host/Greeter: $16/hr + tips
Server: $7.25/hr + tips
Barista: $11/hr + tips
Benefits:
The employee break room is available as well.
You will begin to accrue PTO as soon as you start but will not be able to use it until after 90 days.
The hotel does not provide pick up from the airport. Suggested to use public transit or Uber/Lyft.
The hotel will provide complimentary housing in the hotel upon arrival based upon occupancy and provide an apartment with roommates for the cost of $500 per month.
Salary
Host/Greeter: $16/hr + tips
Server: $7.25/hr + tips
Barista: $11/hr + tips
It is customary in the US to work in “gratuity” positions. In these positions, you will receive a base hourly salary plus gratuity (tips). While the amount of a gratuity is ultimately at the discretion of the guest, the customary tip is 15- 20% of the total bill before tax. Based on history, you may expect to earn around $48 per hour for Host/Greeter, $15 an hour for Server, and $33 an hour for Barista.
Requirements
Eligibility criteria for our Career USA programs:
- You are enrolled in a post secondary ministerially recognized academic institution in the hospitality industry OR have a hospitality degree and at least 1 year of recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside of the USA) OR have 5 years recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside the USA
- You have shown consistent career growth over the last years
- You have shown serious commitment to your most recent employers
Local info
The area surrounding New Orleans has been a melting pot before the beginning and has the ability to reinvent itself while staying in place. New Orleans was an early haven for free people of color, and New Orleans' resilience, can-do attitude, and populist self-reliance have been pillars of its city life hundreds of years before the Industrial Revolution. You can visit French Quarter, National WW2 Museum or other attractions in New Orleans. See New Orleans weather here.
Housing: You can find a 1-bedroom unfurnished apartment in the city for around $1100+ per month. The closer to the city center, the more expensive they will be. With no established credit, you can expect to pay the first and last month’s rent as a deposit for an apartment. HRC recommends you bring $3,000+ as startup capital upon arrival. Please check these options: apartments.com, zillow.com, themuseapartment.com, Gravier, saulet, or thegoerianapartment.com. Temporary Housing Accommodations in New Orleans: hostelworld.com
Transportation: You can check Transportation in New Orleans for more details or RTA. Street Car: $1.25 per ride, $0.25 per transfer, $3.00 for one day Jazzy pass, or $45.00 31-Day Jazzy pass. Ferry (across the Mississippi River): $2. Ride-Sharing: Uber or Lyft
Details
Department | Position | Duration |
Orientation | Orientation | 1 Months |
Food and Beverage | Outlets host/greeter | 4 Months |
Restaurant | Barista | 3 Months |
Outlets | Server | 4 Months |