Lashanta Smith, the recruitment supervisor at Baha Mar Academy speaks with students at Old Bight High School during a previous visit to Cat Island.
NASSAU, The Bahamas (March 20, 2014) – With December 2014 fast approaching, Baha Mar is well into its recruitment efforts to staff the resort with morethan 4,000 jobs by its opening. In addition to meeting with just under 500 Bahamian students and professionals throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Baha Mar Academy, the recruitment and training arm of the company, has meet with more than 3,000 local high school and college students throughout the country.
Beginning in March, Baha Mar Academy representatives Vonya Ifill and Lashanta Smith, along with Benjamin Sims, Human Resources Director at the Mondrian at Baha Mar, will continue the recruitment outreach across the Family Islands.They will be meeting with high school seniors and recent graduates as well as professionals to discuss career opportunities, the recruitment process and the experience of working at Baha Mar. Potential candidates will also be invited to interview during these visits which are scheduled to occur on a monthly basis.
“We are looking for people who have an aptitude for service, even if they don’t have experience in the hospitality industry,” said Kristen Wells, Director of Baha Mar Academy. “What is important to us is that they embrace the Baha Mar Standard of service excellence and attention to detail.”
Interested candidates should complete applications at www.bahamar.com/careers/opportunities.
To request an interview with the recruiters please send an email to academy@bahamar.com with ‘Dream Team Search – (Your Island’s Name) 2014’ in the subject line.
Previously uploaded applications should be updated before requesting an interview.
Baha Mar Academy will visit Abaco during March 27 – 29. Other islands on the tour include Grand Bahama, Bimini, Exuma, Eleuthera and Long Island.
Follow @ Baha Mar Careers on Twitter and Facebook to join the recruiters on their journey around the islands as well as for more information on the tour and helpful career tips.
