Kwame Onwuachi’s new Strip restaurant, Maroon, is rolling out a three-day hiring fair as it gets ready to open at SAHARA Las Vegas. The recruiting push is aimed at filling front- and back-of-house jobs, from servers and bartenders to cooks, pastry chefs and sommeliers. Organizers say interviews will happen on the spot, and some applicants could walk out with offers the same day.
According to KSNV, Maroon will host the hiring fair from Tuesday, Feb. 24 through Thursday, Feb. 26, with interviews scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day inside the resort’s CASBAR Lounge. The station lists open roles that include bus persons, food runners, apprentices and a wide range of kitchen and service positions. KSNV also notes that applicants will receive complimentary self-parking and valet while they attend the event.
Maroon Will Anchor SAHARA's Dining Lineup
SAHARA Las Vegas describes Maroon as a Caribbean steakhouse from the James Beard Award-winning chef, slated to debut early this year in the former Bazaar Meat space. The resort’s materials point to Onwuachi’s track record with restaurants like Tatiana and Dōgon and position Maroon as a key piece of a broader dining refresh. "It’s beyond overdue to have more Afro-Caribbean restaurants on the Strip," the resort quotes Onwuachi as saying.
Why Hiring Fairs Still Matter
Industry data show hiring is still a challenge for operators even as tourism rebounds, so resorts continue to lean on in-person fairs to staff new concepts. Nevada reporting has highlighted workforce gaps and ongoing job growth that keep employers recruiting, and industry surveys find many hotels and restaurants still reporting hard-to-fill roles. Nevada Current and Modern Restaurant Management both outline those statewide and sector-specific trends.
How to Apply
Applicants can RSVP via SAHARA Las Vegas and are asked to bring a current resume, a valid ID and any certifications such as a Food Handler’s Card or TAM card. SAHARA’s job page notes that walk-ins are welcome and that hiring managers will be conducting interviews throughout the event, while KSNV reiterates that complimentary self-parking and valet will be available for attendees. SAHARA also says qualified candidates may receive same-day offers.
For Las Vegas job seekers, it is a chance to get in on the ground floor of a high-profile kitchen and help shape a brand-new dining room on the Strip. With multiple roles on the table and on-the-spot interviews, applicants who show up prepared could secure a new gig before Maroon even opens its doors.
