Hotelier finishing new Hilton, hiring 100

While some hotel operators have lost footing in the past 12 months, Chester-based Shamin Hotels has gained ground by adding 10 hotels to its portfolio.

And the company, founded more than 25 years ago by brothers-in-law P.C. Amin and B.N. Shah, is putting the finishing touches on its crown jewel — a 254-room Hilton west of the Short Pump Town Center mall. It will be their biggest and most upscale property.

A hiring fair for all positions at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa runs today and through tomorrow at the Comfort Suites at Innsbrook.

Chief executive Neil Amin, son of one of the co-founders, said the hotel plans to hire more than 100 people. Read more

The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa hosts job fair

(Richmond, VA, October 7, 2009)— Shamin Hotels, one of the leading hotel management companies on the East Coast, announces a two day job fair to staff their newest hotel set to open in December 2009.  The new Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa featuring a Shula’s America’s Steak House and Aura Spa and Salon is preparing to open its doors to the public and will host a two-day job fair on October 13 & 14 to hire more than 100 employees.  Shamin Hotels has already added 10 hotels to its portfolio within the past 12 months creating over 250 jobs in the Richmond area.  “We are very pleased to create new employment opportunities for the Richmond region during this difficult economic climate.  Shamin Hotels has been committed to the Richmond area for the past 25 years and we look forward to growing with the region for many years to come.” Stated Neil Amin, CEO of Shamin Hotels.

The Hilton will offer 254 guestrooms and suites, an event center with more than 22,000 square feet, Shula’s America’s Steak House as well as Aura Spa and Salon.  Adjacent to Short Pump Town Center, the hotel is expected to provide a new, upscale experience in the West End area of Richmond, Virginia.  The hotel can accommodate events up to 850 people with a 10,500 square foot ballroom.   State and regional conferences will enjoy the variety of meeting rooms offering flexible space for executive meetings and breakout rooms.

The Shula’s America’s Steak House will provide hotel guests and local residents with a fine dining restaurant with extraordinary options set in a unique upscale environment.  Aura Spa and Salon is a contemporary day spa and salon featuring a full service salon manicure and pedicure stations and five treatment rooms including two of the areas only couple treatment rooms.

The incredible accommodations that make up the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa will only be matched by the 4-star, 4-diamond service the management and staff will provide.  The hotel’s General Manager, Devin Heath said, “We are looking forward to finding the best employees Richmond has to offer to become a part of this team.”  Heath continued, “The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa will be Richmond’s premier hotel and therefore we are seeking employees to deliver excellent service to compliment this amazing facility.”

The job fair will be held on October 13 & 14 at the Comfort Suites Hotel in Innsbrook at 4051 Innslake Drive in Glen Allen, Virginia from 9:30am to 4:00pm.  Employees will be interviewed for positions for the front desk, bellmen, housekeeping, engineering, Shula’s Steak House, banquets and the day spa.

About Shamin Hotels
Shamin Hotels, based in Richmond Virginia, is a dynamic, growth-oriented hotel company that owns, operates, and develops commercial business hotels under the Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental, and Choice flags. With 4000+ rooms in 37 properties across three states, Shamin Hotels is today recognized as the largest hotel owner in Central Virginia. The company also has long-standing relationships with the industry’s most highly regarded brands and has consistently been a recipient of awards from its franchisers. For more information, call 804-777-9000 or visit http://www.shaminhotels.com.
For reservations, call the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump Town Center directly at 804-364-3600 or visit us on the web at www.richmondshortpump.hilton.com.  The hotel is located at 191 Towne Center West Boulevard in Richmond, Virginia 23233.

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