Become a Front Desk Agent at a New Orleans Hotel!
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Immerse yourself in a dynamic career journey as you rotate through roles like Front Desk Agent, Reservations Agent, and Front Desk Supervisor at our Hilton Hotel. Nestled just beyond the bustling downtown New Orleans, it provides an ideal location catering to diverse preferences, whether you seek the vibrant city atmosphere or the tranquility of a suburban setting.
During your days off, delve into the city's rich history by exploring intriguing museums such as the Voodoo Museum or the National WWII Museum. Enjoy a visit to the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, wander through the enchanting French Quarter, or embark on a leisurely city tour to discover its many delightful charms.
Placement Remarks
Salary: $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
*$500 sign-on bonus!*
Uniforms are provided.
Free meals are provided in the employee break room.
Vacation time is accrued. Anywhere from 3-12 months, 40 hrs of vacation time can be accrued.
Transportation from the airport is provided via the hotel's airport shuttle.
Up to 30 days complimentary room and tax on property is provided.
While housing is not provided, we do recommend the two apartment complexes: Sugar Mill West ($830 - $2,300) & Cherrywood ($910 - $1,700).
The hotel recommends purchasing a mode of transportation
*4 months supervisor experience!
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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