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LBA Hospitality

Manages and develops hotels for ownership groups

Hostperson/Cashier

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Birmingham, AL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • One year of experience in a food and beverage position is required.
  • Potential associates must pass appropriate security clearances under company policy.
  • The associate must be able to stand, lift, bend, stretch, reach, see, hear, read, concentrate, think, learn, and communicate.
  • The associate must be able to push or pull 60 pounds unassisted and lift or carry 30 pounds unassisted.
  • The associate must be able to stand for eight hours.
  • Knowledge of brand-required standards of operation is required.
  • Knowledge of area shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions is required to assist guest inquiries.
  • Knowledge of daily hotel operations, events, bulletin boards, procedures, and changes is required.
  • Knowledge of the property's staff, services, operating hours, room types, locations, rates, and discounts is required.
  • Computer literacy is required to operate the property management system, post charges, compute bills, collect payments, and make change.
  • Organizational ability is required to assign stations, inform servers of responsibilities, process room service orders, and keep the restaurant clean, orderly, and guest ready.
  • The associate must be able to multitask, communicate effectively with guests and associates, resolve guest issues professionally, and maintain a hospitable attitude.
  • The position requires physical presence at the hotel and is not conducive to telecommuting or remote work.
  • The associate may be required to work any day or shift, including weekends.
Responsibilities
  • Greet and welcome guests.
  • Offer prompt and courteous service so guests have an enjoyable experience.
  • Provide point-of-sale service.
  • 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.
  • Maintain safety and security practices and thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
  • Ensure guests receive the highest-quality product and service.
  • Ensure required brand-standard documentation is completed.
  • Market and promote the property to increase exposure and sales.
  • Perform other duties as assigned that the associate is capable of performing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior cashier experience with a chain food or retail outlet is preferred.

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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