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  • The Jefferson Hotel was supposed to open on November 1, 1895, but at the last minute it was realized that November 1 was a Friday, and it was considered bad luck to start anything on a Friday. So the hotel was opened on Halloween instead.

  • From the time the hotel opened until 1937, rooms were just $1.50 per night.  A room with a private bath was $1 more per night.

  • The Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the hotel in 1949 cost $2.50.

  • When Elvis stayed at the hotel in 1956, he brought his own television and the hotel manager was shocked that Elvis ate his bacon with his fingers.

  • In the mid 1950s, the hotel had a pink limousine to drive guests throughout the city.

  • The Jefferson has been in several movies including My Dinner with Andre (1981), First Kid (1996), HBO's Ironed Jawed Angels (2004), The American President (1995) and the recently discovered Rock and Roll Hotel (early 1980's).

  • Alligators once resided in marble pools in the Palm Court Lobby.  Richmonders would vacation in Florida and bring the baby alligators home as pets.  As they outgrew sinks and bathtubs, residents would bring them to live at The Jefferson.  Tour the hotel’s public area and see how many alligators you can find today!

  • Twelve US Presidents, including Harrison, McKinley, Wilson, Coolidge, Taft, both Roosevelts (Theodore and Franklin Delano), Truman and Reagan, both Bushes (George H. W. and George W.) and Obama have been guests at The Jefferson Hotel.

  • Legend says that Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was discovered by his life-long agent while dancing across the dining room at The Jefferson Hotel. 

  • Frank Sinatra once entertained guests in Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel with an impromptu performance after enjoying his dinner.

  • Artifacts from over a century of the hotel’s history are housed in a museum at the bottom of The Grand Staircase, including a photo of Elvis at the hotel's old lunch counter.

  • The priceless statue of Thomas Jefferson that stands watch over the Palm Court lobby has only left his post on one occasion.  In the 1902 hotel fire, he was rescued from the building only to have his head bumped on the cobblestones.  He took a brief vacation to Edward Valentine’s art studio where his head was reattached.

  • The Grand Staircase at The Jefferson Hotel has long been rumored to be the staircase featured in the iconic film, Gone with the Wind.

  • The Jefferson Hotel is often cited as one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture still in existence today.

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Management Positions

TJ's Assistant Manager
FT/PT: Full Time Salaried
Shift Hours: Varied
Openings: 1

Will assist in overseeing relaxed dining restaurant with focus on Breakfast and Lunch and Lounge operations under the direction of the Restaurant Manager. Must possess strong leadership and excellent communication skills. Will manage front of the house operation to include dining and bar service. Must also be flexible to work evenings as required. Will ensure quality service to our customers and manage profitability of the restaurant. Must be polished and professional and have worked at least 2 years in a high quality restaurant. Richmond, Virginia

Lemaire Assistant Manager
FT/PT: FT/Salaried
Shift Hours: Vary
Openings: 1

Will assist in overseeing Lemaire restaurant with focus on evening operation. Must possess strong leadership and excellent communication skills. Will manage front of the house operation to include dining and bar service. Must have strong wine knowledge. Direct supervision of all restaurant staff as directed by the Restaurant Manager and the F&B Director. Will ensure quality service to our customers and manage profitability of the restaurant. Must be polished and professional and have worked at least 2 years in a high quality restaurant. Hospitality experience necessary with at least two years of supervisory Food and Beverage experience in a upscale restaurant. College Degree Preferred.


Food and Beverage

Banquet Set Up Houseman
FT/PT: PT
Shift Hours: Hours Vary, Must be able to work weekends & Holidays
Openings: 2

To set up and break down for all banquet functions. Responsible for cleanliness of public & meeting spaces, special requests for events. Must be physically able to lift over 50 lbs safely. Excellent people and communication skills a must! Must be able to work on own as well as within a team environment.

TJ's Server
FT/PT: FT/PT
Shift Hours: 6:00am - 3:00pm Must work weekends
Openings: 1

TJ’s Server Responsible for exceptional breakfast/lunch service in our relaxed dining restaurant. Experience in a full service restaurant environment required, knowledge of beer, liquors, and wines a must. Excellent people and communication skills a must!

TJ's Host Hostess
FT/PT: Part-Time
Shift Hours: Shifts Vary - Flexable - Must work weekends
Openings: 1

Responsible for seating guests, coordinating reservations and ensuring and assisting with Five Diamond service in our casual fine dining restaurant. Excellent people and communication skills a must. Previous restaurant experience helpful. Richmond, Virginia.

Line Cook-LEMAIRE
FT/PT: FT/PT
Shift Hours: Dinner Shift – Noon to 9pm /2pm to 11pm, Days Vary, weekends a must
Openings: 1

Position requires career oriented candidates with strong culinary backgrounds. Candidates must have previous full-service dining experience. Strong experience on all stations and experience in a fine dining restaurant. Serious inquiries need only to apply.

Assistant Manager for Lemaire
FT/PT: Full-Time/Salaried
Shift Hours: Hours Vary
Openings: 1

Will assist in overseeing Lemaire restaurant with focus on evening operation. Must possess strong leadership and excellent communication skills. Will manage front of the house operation to include dining and bar service. Must have strong wine knowledge. Direct supervision of all restaurant staff as directed by the Restaurant Manager and the F&B Director. Will ensure quality service to our customers and manage profitability of the restaurant. Must be polished and professional and have worked at least 2 years in a high quality restaurant. Hospitality experience necessary with at least two years of supervisory Food and Beverage experience in a upscale restaurant. College Degree Preferred.


Rooms Division

Houseman
FT/PT: Part Time Positions – Hourly
Shift Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Openings: 1

Position provides assistance in the cleaning of guest rooms such as stripping beds, emptying trash, etc. Also responsible for general cleaning of guest hallways, stocking supplies, guest satisfaction and interaction with guests. Must be team oriented and physically able to lift up to 50+ lbs. Will also be assigned to take care of various areas in the hotel that need attention. Prior housekeeping experience is helpful. Excellent people skills and communication skills a must! Richmond, Virginia.

Doorman/Bellman
FT/PT: FT/PT
Shift Hours: Varied Hours
Openings: 1

Will greet all arriving and departing guests from the hotel using the Five Diamond/Five Star standards. Will assist overnight arriving guests w/ luggage and escort them to the Front Desk. May also assist valet with parking and retrieving guest vehicles. Must be able to operate automatic and manual vehicles safely. Must have excellent driving record (0-+ points) and a valid Virginia Driver’s license. Must possess excellent communication skills and effectively work with others. Richmond, VA.