AML Foods Limited, the company that's bringing the Carl's Jr. fast food franchise to The Bahamas, hosted a one-day job fair at the Town Centre Mall yesterday. Hundreds lined up in hopes of landing employment with the fast food brand.
The brand's Marketing Manager Shirlen Godet told Guardian Business AML Foods is pleased with the response, with the lineup starting as early as 8 a.m. The company is seeking to hire just over 60 people, from entry level employees to managers to operate the store when it opens up.
"Understanding the state of the economy, we as a company are proud that we're going to be able to open up a new franchise that will bring jobs and help the company. From the looks of it, there are probably about 200 people. We need operational staff for our stores. We're looking for fun and exciting people to bring out the Carl's Jr. brand, so we invited Bahamians to bring their resumes and other necessary documents," he said yesterday.
"Most of the jobs that are available are at the entry level, customer service and a few managerial posts."
AML Foods consists of the Cost Right, Domino's Pizza, Solomon's Fresh Market and Carl's Jr. brands. Godet revealed that the company is also using the job fair as an opportunity to see if any applicants would be able to fill positions in other companies. The Carl's Jr. store will be located downstairs in the Town Centre Mall, a few doors down from Cost Right. Godet said the location is a perfect fit for the brand, with AML's executive offices located upstairs as well.
Tiffany McKenzie, Kevin Jones and Shaneth Deveaux, are all currently unemployed and came to Tuesday's job fair looking for employment at Carl's Jr.
"I came early to get an early start," said McKenzie. "I have experience in the fast food business, having worked at Subway. I believe it will work in my favor. It's been very challenging for me to find a job, but I am confident. Apart from my experience, I also have computer skills that the company could benefit from."
Jones said, "Carl's Jr. seems to be a solid place to work, so I came to fill out an application to try and get a job because I currently don't have a job.
"It's been challenging to find a job. Hopefully, this works out for me."
Deveaux said, "It's been hard for me to find a job and I have already filled out tons of applications."
Godet announced the company's plans to have at least five locations throughout the country over a five-year period.
In December 2013, AML Foods Limited Chairman Dionisio D'Aguilar revealed to Guardian Business that the company was pushing ahead with plans to launch the Carl's Jr. fast food chain in The Bahamas, believing that such a move is strategic given "changes in the food industry".
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