Before The Hotel at Kirkwood Center opens its doors to serve guests this summer, it will be serving the eastern Iowa economy. The Hotel will hire the equivalent of 75 full-time workers to staff it. The new employees will mostly be from the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area, with a majority of the jobs full-time with benefits. About 15 management positions have been filled.
"The Hotel will need everything from guest room attendants and bell staff to managers and supervisors. Some of these positions will be entry-level while others will need to bring a lot of work experience to the table," said General Manager Lee Belfield.
Students in the Hospitality Arts department at Kirkwood Community College will also help staff The Hotel. In addition to classroom lectures, their days will be spent gaining real-world experience while working alongside the hired professional staff.
"Working in the hospitality field is unlike many others. Every employee will be the face of The Hotel," Belfield said. "From the first second you step foot out of your car our valet will greet you, then our bell person will help with your luggage as you go inside to be greeted by the front desk. Our guest room attendants will have readied your room, and others will make sure any food and meeting needs are taken care of. All of this will happen under the supervision and guidance of the staff we hire."
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