CPT Hotel Manager Jobs
Hotel Manager CPT roles let F-1 students apply hospitality coursework directly inside a property, front office operations, revenue management, food and beverage oversight, or full general management rotations all qualify, provided your DSO authorizes the position as integral to your degree program before your start date.
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Highgate Hotels:
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.
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What You Will Learn
This internship will provide hands-on exposure to the operational side of the hospitality business, including hotel performance, departmental coordination, service standards, financial reporting, and corporate operations support. The intern will have the opportunity to observe how hotel leaders evaluate business needs, support property teams, and drive operational excellence across Viceroy’s luxury hotel portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the SVP of Operations with day-to-day operational projects, reporting, and administrative support.
- Support hotel operations initiatives related to guest experience, service standards, departmental performance, and property-level execution.
- Gain exposure to core hotel departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Rooms, and other key operational areas.
- Assist with basic accounting and financial tasks, which may include reviewing reports, organizing data, tracking expenses, supporting budget-related projects, and helping prepare operational summaries.
- Compile and organize operational information, presentations, reports, and follow-up items for leadership review.
- Partner with property and corporate teams to support special projects, process improvements, and operational initiatives.
- Help analyze hotel performance metrics, guest feedback, service trends, and operational opportunities.
- Attend meetings, take notes, track action items, and assist with follow-up communication as needed.
- Maintain a professional, service-oriented approach when interacting with hotel leaders, associates, guests, and corporate partners.
- Support additional projects and assignments that provide exposure to hotel operations, finance, and executive leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled as a college junior or senior in Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, Business, Finance, or a related program.
- Prior hotel, restaurant, luxury service, or hospitality internship experience preferred.
- Strong interest in hotel operations, luxury hospitality, and long-term career growth within the hotel industry.
- Basic understanding of hotel departments and the overall guest journey.
- Comfort working with numbers, reports, and basic accounting or financial information.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Positive attitude, curiosity, discretion, and a willingness to learn from hotel and corporate leaders.
COMPENSATION TYPE: Hourly
Highgate Hotels:
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.
LOCATION:
Overview:
What You Will Learn
This internship will provide hands-on exposure to the operational side of the hospitality business, including hotel performance, departmental coordination, service standards, financial reporting, and corporate operations support. The intern will have the opportunity to observe how hotel leaders evaluate business needs, support property teams, and drive operational excellence across Viceroy’s luxury hotel portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the SVP of Operations with day-to-day operational projects, reporting, and administrative support.
- Support hotel operations initiatives related to guest experience, service standards, departmental performance, and property-level execution.
- Gain exposure to core hotel departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Rooms, and other key operational areas.
- Assist with basic accounting and financial tasks, which may include reviewing reports, organizing data, tracking expenses, supporting budget-related projects, and helping prepare operational summaries.
- Compile and organize operational information, presentations, reports, and follow-up items for leadership review.
- Partner with property and corporate teams to support special projects, process improvements, and operational initiatives.
- Help analyze hotel performance metrics, guest feedback, service trends, and operational opportunities.
- Attend meetings, take notes, track action items, and assist with follow-up communication as needed.
- Maintain a professional, service-oriented approach when interacting with hotel leaders, associates, guests, and corporate partners.
- Support additional projects and assignments that provide exposure to hotel operations, finance, and executive leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled as a college junior or senior in Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, Business, Finance, or a related program.
- Prior hotel, restaurant, luxury service, or hospitality internship experience preferred.
- Strong interest in hotel operations, luxury hospitality, and long-term career growth within the hotel industry.
- Basic understanding of hotel departments and the overall guest journey.
- Comfort working with numbers, reports, and basic accounting or financial information.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Positive attitude, curiosity, discretion, and a willingness to learn from hotel and corporate leaders.
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Get Access To All JobsHotel Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hotel Manager internship qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if the role is an integral part of your degree curriculum, meaning your program requires or grants academic credit for it. A general hospitality internship that isn't tied to a specific course or practicum requirement won't meet the CPT standard. Your DSO makes the final call based on how the position maps to your program of study.
Can I do CPT as a Hotel Manager before I finish my degree?
CPT is available before graduation, but only while you're actively enrolled in a full course load alongside the work. You can't reduce your course load to accommodate a full-time hotel management schedule unless your program explicitly structures CPT as a full-time component. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility, so timing matters significantly.
What job duties actually count toward CPT for this role?
Duties that directly connect to your hospitality, business, or management coursework qualify, things like overseeing front office operations, managing food and beverage departments, handling revenue forecasting, or coordinating property staff. Administrative tasks that don't tie back to course learning objectives can weaken your CPT justification if your DSO or USCIS ever reviews the authorization.
How do I find hotels actively willing to hire F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point, it surfaces employers with documented visa and work authorization filing history, so you can focus on hotel groups that already understand F-1 work authorization. Properties affiliated with major brands tend to have HR teams familiar with I-9 and CPT documentation requirements, making the onboarding process more straightforward.
What happens if my CPT end date falls before the hotel's busy season ends?
Your CPT authorization is bound to the dates on your I-20. Working past your authorized end date, even by a day, violates your F-1 status. If the role extends beyond your current semester, your DSO must issue a new or updated I-20 with the extended dates before you continue working. Don't rely on the employer's HR timeline to flag this; track it yourself.