HOSPITALITY / TOURISM JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Job Seekers: One of the most rewarding career decisions is to start a journey in hospitality and tourism with job choices including lodging, attractions, venues, restaurants, along with an opportunity for advancement. LISTING IS UPDATED WEEKLY – Check Back for other job availabilities. (PT = Part-Time / FT = Full Time)

Job Providers (GKHA member partners): If you have job openings and would like to be added to this list, please email gkha@gkhospitality.org

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• Zoo Knoxville – Mascot Characters, Seasonal Position through November

• Zoo Knoxville – Front Gate Admissions, Seasonal Position through November

• Town of Farragut – Tourism Assistant – PT ($18/hour, average 25 hours/week)    

• Hilton Garden Inn Papermill Knoxville – Housekeeping Manager – FT ($43,000-$50,000 annual salary depending on experience) Contact Veronica, veronica.scolnic@hilton.com or apply at 6200 Papermill Drive

• DoubleTree Oak Ridge – Sales/Clerical Coordinator in Sales Department – FT ($500 sign on bonus)

• Drury Hotel Knoxville West – Evening Food & Beverage Attendant – PT

• Drury Hotel Knoxville West – Housekeeper – FT/PT

• The Chop House (Conner Concepts) – Cook, Dishwasher, Greeters, Servers – FT/PT

• Tennessee Riverboat Company – Server – PT, Host/Hostess – PT, Bartender – PT, Cook – PT, Weekend Office PT (send resume/contact information to Kimberly Laning kimriverboat@gmail.com

• Staybridge Suites Knoxville West – Front Desk Agent – FT

• Staybridge Suites Knoxville West – Room Attendant – FT

• Salsarita’s – Team Member (various locations) – FT/PT

• Super Chix – Team Member, Clinton Hwy – FT/PT

• Tandur Indian Kitchen – Team Member, Kingston Pike – FT/PT

• Visit Knoxville – Manager of Visitor and Retail Services – FT

• Crowne Plaza Knoxville – Bell Person, Maintenance Worker, Banquet Server, Housekeeping Room Attendant, Hotel Houseperson, Server, Banquet and Catering Server, Dishwasher, HVAC Technician, Sous Chef, Hotel Laundry Attendant, Banquet Setup, Restaurant Supervisor, Mixologist – FT/PT

• Snelling Professional Services – Hospitality Staffing Recruiter – FT

• Knoxville Convention Center/ASM Global Knoxville – Sous Chef, Steward, HVAC Technician, Security Guard, Maintenance Technician, Lead Cook, Lead Steward, Operations Supervisor, Concessions Attendant, Event Staff, Banquet Server, Banquet Captain – FT/PT

 

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FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE A CAREER IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

1. Stable Employment – It is essential to remember that humans bill always have a fundamental need for food, beverage and shelter. This is why there will always be a need for hospitality workers.
2. Exciting Work Environment – A career in hospitality offers the opportunity to work in some of the most exciting places in the world.
3. Worldwide Employment Opportunities – With excellent hospitality employment skills, you may find yourself being offered incredible opportunities to work at some of the most famous and desirable destinations in the world. Service is a universal concept that is in demand all over the world.
4. Creative Outlet – A hospitality career such as a concierge or wedding planner allows tremendous opportunities to explore one’s creative side. A career in hospitality makes use of creative elements for problem-solving and planning.
5. No Routine Day – A career in hospitality allows a level of flexibility not currently found in any other field. Event planners can work on a wedding one day, and then on to a corporate meeting the next day. The day might involve planning breakfast, and then a golfing excursion followed by an evening poolside reception.