CPT Operations Intern Jobs
Operations Intern roles cover supply chain coordination, process improvement, and logistics support, all areas that map directly to business, industrial engineering, and management curricula. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the role is integral to your program, so line up your job offer before requesting CPT on your I-20.
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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 JobsOperations Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Intern role qualify for CPT authorization?
It depends on your program of study, not the job title alone. Operations intern duties involving process analysis, logistics coordination, or supply chain management typically align with business administration, industrial engineering, or operations management curricula. Your DSO makes the final determination by comparing your offer letter's listed responsibilities against your enrolled courses and program requirements.
Can I work as an Operations Intern before my DSO updates my I-20?
No. CPT authorization must be reflected on your I-20 before your first day of work. Working even one day without an authorized I-20 is a status violation under F-1 regulations, regardless of whether your employer has already onboarded you or your offer letter has been signed. Submit your CPT request to your DSO well in advance of your intended start date.
How do I find operations intern employers who regularly hire F-1 students on CPT?
Migrate Mate is built for exactly this search. You can browse operations intern postings filtered by employers with international student hiring history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with CPT. Focusing on larger firms in logistics, consulting, or manufacturing also helps, since these sectors tend to have established onboarding processes for F-1 students.
Does full-time CPT as an Operations Intern affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes, and this is a rule many students miss. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT, defined as 20 or more hours per week, you lose your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT at under 20 hours per week does not affect OPT no matter how many months you accumulate. Confirm your weekly hours in writing before accepting any internship offer.
What documentation does an employer need to hire me as an Operations Intern on CPT?
The employer needs your CPT-authorized I-20 and a completed Form I-9, verified through E-Verify if the employer is enrolled. Unlike OPT, CPT does not require an EAD card, so your I-20 is the primary document. Some employers also request a letter from your DSO confirming the CPT dates and the specific role that was approved, so ask your DSO for one proactively.