Wilmington City Council Member Shabazz Encourages City Residents to Attend the Westin Wilmington Hotel Career Fair on the Riverfront
Shabazz Partners with Council Colleague Sherry Dorsey Walker (D-6th) to Support the March 5 Event at the Chase Center to Bring Jobs to City Residents
Wilmington City Council Member Hanifa Shabazz says when she supported efforts a few years ago to construct a new hotel on the Riverfront, she did so in large part because it meant an opportunity for City residents to obtain a job. The new Westin Wilmington Hotel is scheduled to open in April, so Council Member Shabazz is urging her constituents and other City residents to attend the hotel’s Career Fair on March 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.
The new 180-room hotel, which is in Council Member Shabazz’s 4th District, is near areas such as Southbridge and parts of Eastside. Other nearby communities including Browntown, represented by City Council Member Sherry Dorsey Walker (D-6th District). Shabazz and Dorsey Walker have been working together over several months to implement workforce readiness and employment programs for their constituents. Both Council Members see the career fair as an excellent opportunity for Wilmington residents to find meaningful work along the growing riverfront district.
PM Hospitality Strategies (PMHS), a hotel management company, is hosting the career fair to fill positions for the new hotel located at 815 Justison Street. PMHS says the event is intended for aspiring hotel workers seeking employment for positions which include:
- Front Desk
- Bell Person
- Van Driver
- Servers
- Room Attendants
- Laundry Attendants
- House Person
- Host/Hostess
- Night Auditors
- Security
Career fair attendees should bring resumes and/or other forms of employment information to expedite the hiring process. For these and other exciting hospitality employment opportunities with PMHS, citizens can visit the company’s website athttp://www.pmhs.com/join.html. In addition to the Westin Wilmington, PMHS operates two, other hotels in Delaware, including the Newark Homewood Suites by Hilton and the Newark Embassy Suites.
About PMHS
PMHS is an award-winning, independent hotel management company, operating full-service and select-service hotels in the Hilton, Marriott, Starwood and Choice families of brands. The company’s expertise covers all aspect of hotel operations, including development, technical consulting, marketing, accounting, pre-opening services and on-going management. PMHS currently manages approximately 25 hotel and development projects, comprised of more than 4,000 rooms, throughout the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., PMHS has participated in the development and acquisition/renovation of dozens of hotels with a market capitalization in excess of $1 billion. PMHS is an approved management company for all leading hotel brands. Additional information about the company may be found at http://www.pmhs.com.
