Work Where Others Vacation: Flora-Bama Hiring! Job Fair Feb 13th & 14th

Marketing • January 7, 2026

New Year, New Career.... Work Where Others Vacation

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The legendary Flora-Bama is gearing up for an incredible 2026 season, and we want you to be a part of it! On Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th, we are hosting a massive job fair at the Flora-Bama Tent Stage from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.


Whether you're looking for a fresh start or a long-term career in the hospitality industry, this is your chance to join a team that has been a community staple for over 60 years.


Over 200 Positions Available:

We are looking to fill more than 200 positions across our five unique businesses:

Managers from every department will be on-site conducting open interviews and hiring right then and there! Training will begin shortly after the job fair to ensure everyone is ready for a record-breaking 2026 season.


We’re Hiring For:

We have a wide variety of roles available to suit different skills and experience levels, including:

  • Front-of-House: Servers, Bartenders, Hosts, Bussers, and Food Runners.
  • Back-of-House: Cooks, Prep Cooks, Oyster Shuckers, and Dishwashers.
  • Support & Operations: Gift Shop, Liquor Store, Maintenance, Door Staff, Customer Service, and Special Event Support.
  • Dockhands


Competitive Pay & Unbeatable Benefits:

We value our team and are proud to offer some of the most competitive wages in the area, particularly for our back-of-house professionals:

  • Dishwashers: Starting at $18/hour
  • Prep Cooks & Oyster Shuckers: Starting at $20/hour
  • Line Cooks: Starting at $22/hour

Beyond the paycheck, Flora-Bama employees enjoy a fun work environment and enticing benefits, such as:

  • Health Insurance: Major medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental health services.
  • Financial Security: 401K options and competitive pay.
  • Growth: Multiple advancement opportunities and an apprenticeship program to become a certified sous chef.
  • Perks: Flexible hours and regular employee appreciation outings.


How to Prepare:

  1. Apply Online: We highly recommend filling out an application in advance at www.florabama.com/application. Note that specific job postings for the fair will go live the week of the event.
  2. Bring Documentation: Please bring proper I-9 identification documents to establish your identity and employment authorization.
  3. Background Check: Please be aware that all hires are contingent upon a clean background check.

Come see why we have some of the longest-tenured staff on the island! We can't wait to meet the newest members of our Flora-Bama family.


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