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Hospitality CPT roles span hotel operations, food and beverage management, event coordination, and guest services, all fields where hands-on training is a required curriculum component. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the position must directly align with your hospitality degree program.
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Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada.
Position Summary:
Hospitality Leadership Intern will serve as an essential part of the operations team by being an important point of contact with guests during cruises and various events and will provide exceptional service to the guests throughout the execution of the cruise and/or event. Interns are expected to work safely and to be dynamic in a fast-paced environment. In addition to operational responsibilities, all Interns in the company are expected to participate in learning opportunities, including company-led webinars and completing e-learning leadership development courses. Interns will support the company’s mission of creating amazing experiences for our guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our company culture, RESPECT.
- In this rotational program, you will attain and maintain the ability to perform a variety of duties as they relate to various F&B job functions such as server assistant, host/hostess, server, bartender, event coordinator, dishwasher, guest service representative, and supervisor.
- Assist event managers, sales, and event coordinators as required. Assistance may include attending ship meetings, executing timelines, maintaining contact with vendors, writing floor plans, and maintaining communication between sales and operations.
- Maintain good relationships with various clients, vendors, and coworkers.
- Attend and run daily pre-shifts, operations meetings, and leadership meetings as directed.
- Resolve guest service issues by utilizing strong guest service skills and exercising diplomacy in keeping with company objective of guest retention.
- Ensure that staff and guests adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
- Assist with scheduling front-line staff according to the staffing matrix.
- Complete leadership development courses as assigned in Hornblower University.
- Participation in professional development sessions and workshops.
- Complete all tasks related to an internship project as determined by your departmental supervisor.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations aboard the vessels.
- Be prepared to begin work at a scheduled time.
- Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
- Additional job duties assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others.
- Must earn an Associates or bachelor’s degree in Sales, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality, Tourism Management or any Business-related field. Candidates earning their bachelor’s should preferably be in their sophomore, junior or senior year.
- Basic computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Will work for extended periods without sitting.
- Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as dishes up and downstairs.
- Will be required to be available for work on weekends and holidays.
- A self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly efficient team player, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
- Process and quality-oriented with sharp attention to detail.
The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
INTRODUCTION
Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada.
Position Summary:
Hospitality Leadership Intern will serve as an essential part of the operations team by being an important point of contact with guests during cruises and various events and will provide exceptional service to the guests throughout the execution of the cruise and/or event. Interns are expected to work safely and to be dynamic in a fast-paced environment. In addition to operational responsibilities, all Interns in the company are expected to participate in learning opportunities, including company-led webinars and completing e-learning leadership development courses. Interns will support the company’s mission of creating amazing experiences for our guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our company culture, RESPECT.
- In this rotational program, you will attain and maintain the ability to perform a variety of duties as they relate to various F&B job functions such as server assistant, host/hostess, server, bartender, event coordinator, dishwasher, guest service representative, and supervisor.
- Assist event managers, sales, and event coordinators as required. Assistance may include attending ship meetings, executing timelines, maintaining contact with vendors, writing floor plans, and maintaining communication between sales and operations.
- Maintain good relationships with various clients, vendors, and coworkers.
- Attend and run daily pre-shifts, operations meetings, and leadership meetings as directed.
- Resolve guest service issues by utilizing strong guest service skills and exercising diplomacy in keeping with company objective of guest retention.
- Ensure that staff and guests adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
- Assist with scheduling front-line staff according to the staffing matrix.
- Complete leadership development courses as assigned in Hornblower University.
- Participation in professional development sessions and workshops.
- Complete all tasks related to an internship project as determined by your departmental supervisor.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations aboard the vessels.
- Be prepared to begin work at a scheduled time.
- Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
- Additional job duties assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others.
- Must earn an Associates or bachelor’s degree in Sales, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality, Tourism Management or any Business-related field. Candidates earning their bachelor’s should preferably be in their sophomore, junior or senior year.
- Basic computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Will work for extended periods without sitting.
- Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as dishes up and downstairs.
- Will be required to be available for work on weekends and holidays.
- A self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly efficient team player, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
- Process and quality-oriented with sharp attention to detail.
The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
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Get Access To All JobsHospitality CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a hospitality internship automatically qualify for CPT?
Not automatically. CPT requires that the position be an integral part of your degree program, meaning your school must offer academic credit for it or it must be required to complete your degree. A paid hotel internship that isn't connected to a specific course or program requirement won't qualify, regardless of the job title.
Can I work CPT at a hotel chain with multiple locations?
Yes, but your CPT authorization must list a specific employer and worksite address. If you rotate between properties or transfer mid-semester, your DSO needs to issue a new I-20 reflecting the updated location. Starting work at an unauthorized site before your DSO updates your authorization violates your F-1 status.
What hospitality roles are most commonly approved for CPT?
Roles directly tied to hospitality management coursework qualify most reliably: front office supervisor, food and beverage coordinator, event planning assistant, revenue management analyst, and hotel operations trainee. Roles with vague titles like 'team member' or 'associate' are harder to justify unless the offer letter details specific management-track duties matching your curriculum.
How do I find hospitality employers familiar with CPT hiring?
Search Migrate Mate to identify hospitality employers with documented work-authorization experience. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify and accustomed to international student hiring understand the I-20 authorization process and are far less likely to rescind offers when HR encounters unfamiliar paperwork.
Can I do CPT at a hospitality startup or independently owned hotel?
Yes, employer size doesn't affect CPT eligibility. What matters is that the employer is a legitimate U.S. business, has an EIN, and can provide an offer letter meeting your school's CPT documentation requirements. Smaller independent hotels are often willing to tailor the offer letter language your DSO needs, which larger chains with rigid HR templates sometimes won't do.