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LBA Hospitality

Manages and develops hotels for ownership groups

Breakfast Hostperson

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Jacksonville, FL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Prior experience in a food and beverage position is preferred.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Food handling certification is preferred.
  • Must be able to stand, lift, bend, stretch, reach, push or pull up to 60 pounds unassisted, and lift or carry 30 pounds unassisted.
  • Must be able to see, hear, read, learn, concentrate, think, and communicate.
  • Must be knowledgeable about menu items, beverage choices, brand operating standards, local shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions, daily hotel operations, property facilities, staff, services, hours, room types, locations, rates, and discounts.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, department heads, associates, and home office support staff.
  • Must be able to multitask and remain focused on associate and guest service.
  • Must be able to resolve guest issues professionally and maintain a hospitable attitude.
  • Must work as a team member in cleaning, side work, food preparation, and storage.
  • Must maintain safety and security practices and have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as necessary 24/7.
Responsibilities
  • Provide prompt and courteous service to help guests enjoy their experience.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and guest-ready appearance of the outlet.
  • Suggest and serve quality food and beverage items according to standards.
  • Prepare and consistently maintain the dining area and supplies in a guest-ready atmosphere.
  • Close out the shift by cleaning and restocking supplies for the next day or shift.
  • Ensure brand-standard documentation is completed as required.
  • May come in on weekends to greet guests and ensure meeting or group satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as assigned that the associate is capable of performing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience in a food and beverage position.
  • Food handling certification.

About the company

LBA Hospitality manages and develops hotels for ownership groups, with central teams handling sales, pricing, marketing, accounting and human resources. Its portfolio spans full-service, select-service and extended-stay properties under franchise brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Best Western. Owners hire LBA to plan hotel openings and coordinate property teams around guest service, brand standards, budgets and sales. Property leaders oversee daily work, drawing on corporate support while LBA earns business from management and development assignments. LBA began with its first Dothan hotel in 1973 and is headquartered in Dothan, Alabama.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dothan, AL

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • Guest ratings earn recognition: two LBA-managed hotels won Marriott Chairman's Awards in June 2026, partly for recommendation scores.
  • Advancement has a visible example: LBA's August 2026 profile followed Emma Moore's rise to regional director overseeing 22 hotels.
  • Corporate teams show staying power: LBA says nearly half have worked there for at least 10 years.

What critics are saying

  • Hotel staffing remains a pressure point: LBA's HR manager flagged hiring and turnover challenges in September 2026.
  • Owners control management assignments: LBA's September 2026 Westin San Antonio North takeover followed an ownership change.
  • Renovations add project demands: LBA's September 2026 Westin San Antonio North announcement planned work through 2028.

What makes LBA Hospitality unique

  • LBA handles brand debuts: it opened the first Home2 Suites, Hyatt Studios and LivSmart Studios hotels.
  • Restaurant operations expand the work: LBA manages 40-plus dining outlets and 14 independent concepts.
  • Outside owners shaped LBA's model: a 16-hotel relationship began its third-party hotel management business.

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