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LBA Hospitality

Manages and develops hotels for ownership groups

Breakfast Hostperson

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Gainesville, 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, learn, read, concentrate, think, and communicate.
  • Must be able to push or pull 60 pounds unassisted and lift and/or carry 30 pounds unassisted.
  • Must be able to stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, and reach.
  • Must be able to see and hear.
  • Must be able to communicate with other associates and guests.
  • Must know menu items and beverage choices.
  • Must know brand standards of operation.
  • Must know local shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions to assist guest inquiries.
  • Must know daily hotel operations, check daily events, and keep bulletin boards up to date with changes, procedures, and events.
  • Must know the entire property, staff, services, hours of operation, room types and locations, rates, and discounts.
  • Must demonstrate service-minded, friendly, professional behavior.
  • Must be able to suggest and serve quality food and beverage items according to standards.
  • Must be able to multitask while remaining associate- and guest-service centered.
  • Must effectively communicate with guests, department heads, associates, and home office support staff.
  • Must solve guest issues professionally while maintaining 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 as necessary 24/7, including weekends and holidays, and be flexible regarding work schedule.
  • The position requires physical presence at the hotel and is not conducive to telecommuting or remote work.
Responsibilities
  • 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 guests receive the highest-quality product and service.
  • Complete brand-standard documentation as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned that the associate is capable of performing.
  • May come in on weekends to greet guests and ensure meeting or group satisfaction.
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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