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Tourism Industry Jobs

Our Visitor Services department is in close contact with tourism related businesses in Polk County. Below you’ll find information about tourism related job openings at area shops, hotels and restaurants.

Accommodations

Best Western Auburndale
1008 US Hwy 92 W. Auburndale FL 33823
Phone: 863-552-3400
Contact: Front Desk
Positions: Housekeeping- Apply in person at the front desk

Hampton Inn by Hilton Bartow
205 Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road, Bartow FL 33830
Phone:863-535-5007
Contact: Ask for front desk
Positions: Housekeeping and other positions
Apply in person at the front desk.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
1565 N. Broadway Ave Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: 863-533-8070
Contact: Front Desk or ask for Manager
Positions: Housekeeping- Apply in person at the front desk

Comfort Inn & Suites Maingate South
4095 Hotel Dr, Davenport, FL 33897
Phone: 863- 353-4510
Contact: Front Desk or ask for a manager
Positions: Housekeeping, front desk- Apply in person at the front desk

Holiday Inn Express Orlando South
4050 Hotel Dr, Davenport, FL 33897
Phone: 863-420-6611
Contact: Front desk
Position: Housekeeping – apply in person

Rodeway Inn Maingate South
44199 US Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 338
Phone: 863-852-1735
Contact: Ask for a manager
Position: Housekeeping- apply at front desk

Woodspring Suites Davenport
702 Champions Dr, Davenport, FL 33897
Phone: (863) 578-3658
Contact: Front Desk
Position: Housekeeping and all other positions
Apply in person at front desk.

Florida FFA Leadership Training Center
5000 Firetower Rd, Haines City, FL 33844
Phone: (863) 439-7332
Contact: Front Desk
Positions: ALL- Apply in person

Green Gables Inn
21380 US-27, Lake Wales, FL 33859
Phone: (863) 676-2511
Contact: Ask for a manager
Positions: Housekeeping, Apply in person at the front desk.

Hampton Inn & Suites
22900 US-27, Lake Wales, FL 33859
Phone: (863) 734-3000
Contact: Front desk clerk or ask for a manager
Positions: Front Desk, Housekeeping- Apply in person

Holiday Inn Express North
2953 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL 33859
Phone: (863) 949-4800
Contact: Ask for a manager
Positions: Housekeeping; Apply in person at the front desk

Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland South
3630 Lakeside Village Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: (863) 603-7600
Contact: Ask for a manager
Positions: All- Apply in person

Hilton Garden Inn Lakeland
3839 Don Emerson Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811
Phone: (863) 647-0066
Contact: Front Desk
Positions: Housekeeping, Front Desk,

Home2Suites By Hilton Lakeland
3610 Lakeside Village Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: 863-600-5869
Contact: Front Desk
Positions: Housekeeping- Apply in person

Hyatt Place Lakeland Center
525 W Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 413-1122
Contact: Front Desk.
Positions: Housekeeping- Apply in person

Imperial Swan Hotel
4141 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813
Phone: 863-647-3000
Contact: Katelyn
Positions: Housekeeping- Apply in person

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland East
4315 Lakeland Park Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: (863) 815-0606
Contact: Ask for a manager
Positions: Housekeeping and other positions: Apply in person

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland West
1024 Lakeland Park Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: (863) 859-2866
Contact: Front Desk
Positions: Housekeeping- Apply in person at the front desk

Lake Wire Inn
244 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 687-2530
Contact: Front Desk
Positions: Housekeeping- Apply in person at the front desk

Motel 6
3120 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: (863) 682-0643
Contact: Ask for a manager
Position: All positions- Apply in person

Sleep Inn & Suites
4321 Lakeland Park Dr. Lakeland Fl. 33809
Phone: 863-577-1170
Contact: Teresa
Positions: Housekeeping and all other positions- Apply in person at front desk

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
511 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 413-1700
Contact: Ask for a manage
Position: Housekeeping and front desk- Apply in person

Staybridge Suites
3855 Don Emerson Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811
Phone: (863) 225-2886
Contact: Ask for a manager
Position: Housekeeping and other positions- Apply in person

The Terrace Hotel
329 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 688-0800
Contact: Ask for a manager
Position: All positions- Apply in person

Travelodge by Wyndham
3425 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: (863) 797-4597
Contact: Ask for a manager
Position: All- Apply in Person

Best Western- Mulberry
2525 FL 60, Mulberry, FL 33860
Phone- 863-425-2500
Contact – speak with manager
Open positions- housekeeping, Apply in person

Westgate River Ranch Resort
3200 River Ranch Blvd, River Ranch, FL 33867
Phone:863-692-1321
Contact: Ask for a manager
Positions: Housekeeping, all other positions- Apply in person

Streamsong Resort & Spa
1000 Streamsong Dr, Bowling Green, FL 33834
Phone: 863-428-1000
Contact: Ask for a manager
Positions: Housekeeping- Apply in person

Courtyard by Marriott
6225 Cypress Gardens Blvd SE, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: (863) 292-3000
Contact: Desiree
Positions: Housekeeping; Apply in person

Hampton Inn Winter Haven
202 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 299-9251
Contact: Ask for a manager
Position: Housekeeping- Apply in person

Holiday Inn Winter Haven
200 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 292-2100
Contact: Front Desk
Positions: Housekeeping- Apply in person

Howard Johnson by Wyndham
1300 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 259-4232
Contact: speak with a manager or front desk
Position: Housekeeping, Front Desk- Apply in person

LEGOLAND® Florida Beach Retreat
1 Legoland Way Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: 877-350-5346
Contact: Ask for a manager
Positions: A lot: Apply online on Indeed

LEGOLAND® Florida HOTEL
1 Legoland Way Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: 877-350-5346
Contact: Ask for a manager
Positions: A lot: Apply online on Indeed

LEGOLAND® Florida Pirate Island Hotel 
1 Legoland Way Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: 877-350-5346
Contact: Ask for a manager
Positions: A lot: Apply online on Indeed

Winter Haven Garden Inn
1150 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: 863-294-4451
Contact: Front Desk
Positions: Housekeeping, Front desk and more. Apply in person

Attractions

LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT
1 LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Open positions – more than 35 open roles feature full-time and part-time positions that span a range of departments including entertainment, operations, hotel services, security, retail and water park lifeguards.
Contact: Apply online at jobs.legoland.com

Restaurants

FLORIDINO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN
29400 US Hwy 27, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851
Phone- 863-353-2670
Contact – Manager
Open positions- kitchen

ABUELOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3700 Lakeside Village Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone- 863-686-7500
Contact – kitchen and servers, accepting applications online at: abuelos.com/restaurants/lakeland

TANNER’S LAKESIDE
1005 Lake Howard Drive SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: 863-662-5948
Contact: Must apply in person and fill out application

WOODY’S BAR-B-Q
19501 US Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Phone: 863-678-1844
Contact: accepting for all positions, woodys.com/careers

CHILI’S
699 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: 863-299-9555
Contact: chilisjobs.com, Prep Cook, To-Go, Server

BEEF O’BRADYS
Polk County Locations (Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Haines City, Lakeland, Lake Wales, Winter Haven)
Accepting applications for various positions
Contact: Apply online at beefobradys.com/job.aspx

BURGER 21
1601 Town Center Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: 863-937-8002
Accepting applications for all positions at: burger21.com/careers

FIRST WATCH – Lakeland South, Lakeland North, Winter Haven
Positions: Host, Server, Busser, Cook, Dishwasher
Apply for all positions at: careers.firstwatch.com

SHELLS
5125 S. Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33813
Phone: 863-213-4889
Positions: Host, Bartender, Dishwasher, Busser, Day Prep, Cook, Cashier
Apply at nowhiring.com/shells

FORD’S GARAGE
879 Lakeland Park Center Drive
Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: 863-337-3673
Positions: Bartender, Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Host
Server, Service Assistant
Apply at fordsgarageusa.com/careers

GOLDEN CORRAL – All Polk County Locations
Positions: Restaurant Team Members in all Departments
Applications accepted at goldencorral.com/careers

HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE
101 N. Kentucky Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863-686-2228
Applications accepted any time at: hookedonharrys.com/careers OR
Apply in person Monday thru Friday 2PM – 4PM.

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE – Lakeland and Winter Haven locations
Positions: Host, Line cook, Server, To Go Specialist, Bartender, Dishwasher
Apply at jobs.longhornsteakhouse.com

LOUIS PAPPAS FRESH GREEK
1318 Town Center Drive
Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: 863-284-1010
Taking Applications for the following positions: Cashier, Salad, Line Cook, Prep Cook
Or Apply in person at the above address

DUKES BREWHOUSE – Lakeland and Winter Haven locations
Winter Haven Positions: Asst. Mgr., Bartender, Server, Cook
Lakeland Positions: Server, Manager, Host, Asst. Mgr., Cook
Apply on line a seasoned.co/jobs/dukesbrewhouse

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS
5370 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Phone: 863-324-5157
Applications accepted on line at: fatbrandsinc.formstack.com

OLIVE GARDEN – Winter Haven and Lakeland locations
Winter Haven Positions: Server, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Host, Line Cook
Lakeland Positions: Bartender, Busser, Dishwasher, Line Cook
Apply on line at: jobs.olivegarden.com

Shopping/Retail

LAKELAND SQUARE MALL
3800 US Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: 863-859-5414
Email – lakelandsquare.com
Positions – Individual stores, Must apply in person
Janitorial – apply at mallardgroup.com
Security – apply at andyfrain.com

LAKESIDE VILLAGE MALL
1479 Town Center Drive
Lakeland, Fl. 33803
Phone: 863-616-9825
Email – shoplakesidevillage.net
Positions: Must apply in person at the individual stores

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