Top 10 Hospitality Companies Hiring OPT Students

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 hospitality companies hiring OPT students include Troon, Hyatt, and Ancora Education, spanning hotels, resorts, food service, travel, and leisure across the United States. Migrate Mate is tracking 317 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students on OPT, roles at these employers count toward authorized work experience as long as the position relates to your field of study.

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Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Troon

    Troon

    Golf & LeisureClub OperationsResort Management

    Troon has 61 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any hospitality company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Food Service. Troon manages golf courses, country clubs, and private resort communities worldwide.

    Open roles by team

    • Hospitality & Guest Services36
    • Food Service33
    • Customer Service & Support9
    • Maintenance & Repair8
    • Skilled Trades6

    +35 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Troon61 open
    Line Cook
    Okatie, South Carolina · On-site
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    Sous Chef
    Beachwood, Ohio · On-site
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    Cook
    Euclid, Ohio · On-site
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    Head Mechanic
    Dumfries, Virginia · On-site
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    Assistant Golf Professional
    Cranston, Rhode Island · On-site
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  2. 02
    Hyatt

    Hyatt

    Hotel OperationsGuest ExperienceFood & Beverage

    Hyatt has 42 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Food Service. Hyatt Hotels Corporation operates a global portfolio of full-service, select-service, and resort hotel brands.

    Open roles by team

    • Hospitality & Guest Services36
    • Food Service18
    • Customer Service & Support18
    • Project & Program Management8
    • Accounting6

    +62 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Hyatt42 open
    Intermediate Line Cook
    San Antonio, Texas · On-site
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    Associate Manager, Global B2B Marketing
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Fry Cook
    Honolulu, Hawaii · On-site
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    Sales Coordinator
    New Orleans, Louisiana · On-site
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    Pastry Cook 2
    Bellevue, Washington · On-site
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  3. 03
    Ancora Education

    Ancora Education

    Career EducationWorkforce TrainingCampus Operations

    Ancora Education has 38 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Teaching & Instruction and Customer Service & Support. Ancora Education operates career-focused colleges and vocational training programs across the United States.

    Open roles by team

    • Teaching & Instruction56
    • Customer Service & Support14
    • Human Resources13
    • Higher Education12
    • Business Development10

    +19 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Ancora Education38 open
    Registrar
    Tulsa, Oklahoma · On-site
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    Automotive Program Director
    Arlington, Texas · On-site
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    Admissions Representative
    Wyomissing, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Career Services Coach
    Tulsa, Oklahoma · On-site
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    Director of Education
    Augusta, Georgia · On-site
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  5. 04
    Four Seasons

    Four Seasons

    Luxury HotelsGuest ServicesFood & Beverage

    Four Seasons has 36 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Food Service. Four Seasons owns and operates luxury hotels and resorts in destinations around the world.

    Open roles by team

    • Hospitality & Guest Services52
    • Food Service22
    • Customer Service & Support10
    • Accounting7
    • Finance6

    +40 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Four Seasons36 open
    Staff Accountant
    Beverly Hills, California · On-site
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    Finance Manager in Training
    New York, New York · On-site
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    2nd Assistant Golf Superintendent
    Lāna‘i City, Hawaii · On-site
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    Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
    Denver, Colorado · On-site
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    Rooms Administrative Assistant
    Beverly Hills, California · On-site
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  6. 05
    Marriott International

    Marriott International

    Hotel BrandsGuest ServicesFood & Beverage

    Marriott International has 30 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Sales. Marriott International operates one of the largest hotel portfolios in the world across more than 30 brands.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management13
    • Sales8
    • Consulting & Strategy8
    • Food Service6
    • Business Analysis6

    +66 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Marriott International30 open
    Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Manager, Account Sales Analytics and Reporting
    Bethesda, Maryland · Hybrid
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    Business Support Analyst
    Bethesda, Maryland · Hybrid
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    Senior Revenue Manager
    Denver, Colorado · On-site
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    FLEX Manager, Command Center
    Bethesda, Maryland · Hybrid
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  7. Editor’s note

    How this list is ranked

    These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.

  8. 06
    Aaa Club Alliance Inc.

    Aaa Club Alliance Inc.

    Travel ServicesMember ServicesInsurance

    Aaa Club Alliance Inc. has 26 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Maintenance & Repair. AAA Club Alliance provides travel planning, insurance, and roadside assistance services to members across the mid-Atlantic and Midwest.

    Open roles by team

    • Manufacturing Operations24
    • Maintenance & Repair16
    • Automotive Engineering11
    • Engineering (Non-Software)11
    • Skilled Trades4

    +8 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Aaa Club Alliance Inc.26 open
    Automotive Repair Technician C
    Hamilton, New Jersey · On-site
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    Automotive Repair Technicians
    Richmond, Virginia · On-site
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    Automotive Repair Technician A
    Brick, New Jersey · On-site
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    Automotive Repair Technician B
    Eatontown, New Jersey · On-site
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    Automotive General Service Technician
    Downingtown, Pennsylvania · On-site
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  9. 07
    Panda Restaurant Group

    Panda Restaurant Group

    Restaurant GroupFood ServiceRetail Dining

    Panda Restaurant Group has 25 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Food Service. Panda Restaurant Group owns and operates Panda Express and other Asian-inspired restaurant brands in the United States.

    Open roles by team

    • Hospitality & Guest Services50
    • Food Service21
    • Customer Service & Support14
    • Teaching & Instruction4
    • Data Science & Analytics2

    +5 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Panda Restaurant Group25 open
    Restaurant Manager
    Clarksville, Tennessee · On-site
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    PR & Communications Representative
    Rosemead, California · Hybrid
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    Learning & Development Trainer
    Rosemead, California · Hybrid
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    Store Manager
    Towson, Maryland · On-site
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    Manager, Data Engineering
    Rosemead, California · Hybrid
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  11. 08
    Highgate

    Highgate

    Hotel ManagementReal EstateOperations

    Highgate has 23 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Customer Service & Support. Highgate is a real estate and hospitality investment and management company operating hotels in major U.S. markets.

    Open roles by team

    • Hospitality & Guest Services34
    • Customer Service & Support12
    • Food Service7
    • Tax5
    • Sales5

    +36 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Highgate23 open
    Staff Accountant
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Assistant Director of Finance
    Denver, Colorado · On-site
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    Director of Front Office
    Miami Beach, Florida · On-site
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    F&B Assistant Manager
    Savannah, Georgia · On-site
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    Restaurant Sales Manager
    Savannah, Georgia · On-site
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  12. 09
    Virgin Hotels

    Virgin Hotels

    Boutique HotelsGuest ExperienceFood & Beverage

    Virgin Hotels has 19 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Food Service. Virgin Hotels is a lifestyle hotel brand offering boutique accommodations in major U.S. and international cities.

    Open roles by team

    • Hospitality & Guest Services24
    • Food Service11
    • Data Science & Analytics8
    • Business Analysis6
    • Customer Service & Support6

    +21 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Virgin Hotels19 open
    Business Intelligence Developer
    Las Vegas, Nevada · On-site
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    Outlet Manager
    New Orleans, Louisiana · On-site
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    Sous Chef
    Las Vegas, Nevada · On-site
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    Assistant Director of Finance
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Chef de Cuisine
    New York, New York · On-site
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  13. 10
    Montage Deer Valley, LLC

    Montage Deer Valley, LLC

    Luxury ResortsMountain HospitalityGuest Services

    Montage Deer Valley, LLC has 17 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Food Service. Montage Deer Valley is a luxury ski and alpine resort located in Park City, Utah.

    Open roles by team

    • Hospitality & Guest Services21
    • Food Service14
    • Cleaning & Housekeeping5
    • Customer Service & Support3
    • Sales1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Montage Deer Valley, LLC17 open
    Banquet Houseperson
    Baltimore, Maryland · On-site
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    Server Attendant
    Pendry Park City, Utah · On-site
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    Server, Banquets
    Bluffton, South Carolina · On-site
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    Cook II, SET
    Newport Beach, California · On-site
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    Chef de Partie, Beartooth (FT)
    Big Sky, Montana · On-site
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How OPT works

OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.

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Hospitality OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies hire the most OPT students?

Troon has the most, with 61 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Hyatt (42) and Ancora Education (38). Across the 10 hospitality companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 317 live OPT jobs, updated daily.

Who is eligible for OPT?

F-1 students enrolled at a U.S. accredited college or university are eligible for OPT after completing at least one full academic year of study. OPT authorization lasts up to 12 months and allows full-time work in a role related to your field of study. Students in STEM degree programs may apply for a 24-month extension. You apply through your Designated School Official and USCIS using Form I-765.

How much does F-1 OPT cost?

F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.

How do I get OPT through a top employer?

The employer does not file any paperwork for OPT. You initiate the process through your Designated School Official, who updates your SEVIS record and issues a new I-20 recommending OPT. You then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once your EAD arrives with your authorized start date, you provide it to your employer and begin work. Apply at least three months before your intended start date, as processing takes time.

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