GPS Hospitality Restaurant Company is gearing up for a major job fair spanning 13 states with job openings for 2,500 managers and crew members. Here in SWLA, they intend to fill 300 positions at 37 locations in Lafayette and Lake Charles for one of its biggest franchises, Burger King.

The fast food giant is set to host its annual job fair on Tuesday, August 23 - from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Burger King job openings will include full and part-time positions. Between the Lafayette and Lake Charles restaurants, they are going to hire 50 managers and 250 team members to join the BK team immediately.

GPS Hospitality is offering employees a competitive salary, flexible hours, plenty of opportunities for growth, and quality training. The restaurant company proudly leads the fast food industry with merit-bonus plans (paid $1.3 million in first-quarter 2022) and believes in recognizing deserving team members with rewards. GPS provides an annual vacation bonus for full-time team members. Plus, via a partnership with Instant Pay the restaurant company offers the “Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow” program. This is a program that provides employees with the opportunity to receive up to 50% of their pay the next day! See more details below.

Management-level employees at GPS are also eligible to receive performance-driven monetary bonuses, awards, and a host of other benefits. The Burger King franchise is looking for motivated applicants to join their team. Apply now! Text ‘GPS’ to 37872, apply online https://bit.ly/GPSJOBFAIR2022, or in-person at a GPS Hospitality restaurant near you on August 23.

For applicants applying in person please note hiring managers will be on-site to meet with potential team members. Come prepared for on-the-spot interviews. No appointment is necessary. Qualified applicants may be hired immediately. Below are some of the GPS Hospitality Job Fair locations in the area:

901 East 4th Street - DeQuincy
1111 Lowe-Grout Road - Iowa
2500 Highway 14 - Lake Charles
1211 Highway 171 - Lake Charles
108 West McNeese Street - Lake Charles
279 Sam Houston Jones Parkway - Lake Charles
2017 Ruth Street - Sulphur
529 N. Cities Service Highway - Sulphur
801 Sampson Street - Westlake

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