Green Card Director of Rooms Jobs
Director of Rooms jobs with green card sponsorship involve the full EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based process: PERM labor certification with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and adjustment of status or consular processing. Large hotel groups and resort operators regularly sponsor foreign hospitality professionals for permanent residence in this senior operations role.
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JOB SUMMARY
Assists in managing the execution of all operations in the rooms area departments (e.g., Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, Housekeeping) and managing staff. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department. Monitors compliance with standards and procedures. Leads specific team while assisting with meeting or exceeding property goals.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.
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- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Leading Room Operations Team
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Verifies that goals are being translated to the team as they relate to guest tracking and productivity.
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Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.
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Understands employee and guest satisfaction results and developing game plans to attack need areas and expand on the strengths.
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Verifies that the team has the capabilities to meet expectations.
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Leads by example demonstrating self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
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Assists employees in understanding guests’ ever-changing needs and expectations, and exceeding them.
Managing Property Rooms Operations Function(s)
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Assists in managing the execution of all operations in the rooms area departments (e.g., Front Office, Engineering/Maintenance, Housekeeping).
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Follows property specific second effort and recovery plan.
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Publishes all guest satisfaction results in a timely fashion including all guest satisfaction forms, comment cards and guest letters.
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Takes proactive approaches when dealing with employee concerns.
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Extends professionalism and courtesy to employees at all times.
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Communicates/updates all goals and results with employees.
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Meets semiannually with staff on a one-to-one basis.
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Assists/teaches the team scheduling against guest and hours/occupied room goals.
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Performs hourly job functions as needed.
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Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.
Managing and Monitoring Activities that Affect the Guest Experience
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Understands the brand's service culture.
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Provides excellent customer service by being readily available/approachable for all guests.
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Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction.
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Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.
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Extends professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.
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Responds timely to customer service department request.
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Verifies that all team members meet or exceed all hospitality requirements.
Managing Profitability
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Assists in performing required annual Quality audit with General Manager (GM) & Regional Director (RD).
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Verifies that a viable key control program is in place.
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Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
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Strives to maximize the financial performance of the department.
Conducting Human Resources Activities
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Interviews and assists in making hiring decisions.
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Receives hiring recommendations from team supervisors.
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Verifies that orientations for new team members are thorough and completed in a timely fashion.
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Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
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Verifies property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process, where applicable.
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Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job Number 26142564
Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations
Location 401-403 D Street, BOSTON MA 02210, United States
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $105,000-$129,000 Annually
Bonus Eligible: Y
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
At Aloft, we aren’t your typical hotel—but we aren’t too cool for school either. We’re here to be our guests’ launching and landing pad. Whether they are taking their dog for a walk and coming back for a drink, wrapping up a day of meetings with coworkers, or they’re in town to see family, friends, or their favorite band, we offer a hub for connection to others and the area around them, with modern design and personality to boot. We’re looking for confident self-expressers who aren’t afraid to draw outside the lines. If you are someone who gets excited about the possibilities to connect with others, then Aloft Hotels is the place for you. In joining Aloft Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director of Rooms
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals or candidates with a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive hospitality management experience. Document each promotion, expanded scope of oversight, and department-level P&L responsibility so your experience record supports the advanced-degree equivalent argument.
Find sponsors using verified green card filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify hotel employers with a documented track record of EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship for Director of Rooms and similar operations roles, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the PERM process for this occupation.
Look up the prevailing wage before salary talks
Your employer's PERM filing must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level III or Level IV wage for your city before you negotiate, so your offered salary won't delay or invalidate the labor certification.
Expect the PERM recruitment test to take months
Before DOL certifies the PERM, your employer must run a genuine recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available. This includes mandatory ads, internal postings, and a 30-day waiting period. Build at least four to six months of PERM preparation into your employment start timeline.
Secure your priority date as early as possible
Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China face per-country backlogs that can delay final green card approval by years. Your priority date is set when DOL accepts your PERM application, so the earlier your employer files, the sooner your place in line is established.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you switch to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Confirm the new Director of Rooms role shares a comparable SOC code with your original PERM before accepting an offer.
Green Card Director of Rooms: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Director of Rooms role?
Most Director of Rooms candidates qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree in hospitality management or a related field, or a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive management experience. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience may qualify under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct category based on the specific job requirements and your credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test before USCIS can approve the I-140 petition. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean priority-date backlogs apply for nationals of certain countries. H-1B visa, by contrast, is a nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year with a lottery and no path to permanence built in.
How do I find hotel employers who sponsor green cards for Director of Rooms positions?
Migrate Mate shows U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Targeting employers who have already completed PERM filings for senior hospitality operations roles significantly reduces the risk that a prospective employer will decline to sponsor or be unfamiliar with the process.
Can I change hotel employers after my green card sponsorship has started?
It depends on how far your case has progressed. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition once your original I-140 was approved, but that is a separate rule from AC21 portability.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Director of Rooms candidates?
PERM requires your sponsoring employer to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role before DOL certifies the labor certification. The employer must run a defined set of recruitment steps, including job postings and a mandatory waiting period. As the sponsored candidate, you don't file the PERM yourself, but delays in the employer completing recruitment steps directly push back the date your priority date is established.