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Front Desk roles at hotels, medical offices, and corporate facilities can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when employers can't find qualified U.S. workers. Some coordination and supervisory positions meet EB-2 criteria. Understanding which employers file PERM regularly is the first step toward permanent residency sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWith its rugged coastline and rolling vineyards, the Sonoma Coast has its roots firmly planted in the soil. The Lodge at Bodega Bay, poised atop a tranquil bluff, reflects the wild beauty of this romantic region. Consistently rated as the #1 Hotel in Bodega Bay and on the Sonoma Coast on TripAdvisor.com, our friendly, down-to-earth and knowledgeable team will ensure our guests have a memorable stay.
We are seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to join our outstanding team. This position will be full time and Friday, Saturday, Sunday availability is required.
Our Front Desk Supervisors assist in the effective management and direction of the Front Office by providing quality service to the guest and excellent leadership to the associates. They monitor and maximize room revenue to ensure a profitable operation, and they ensure our high service standards are met, so that the arrival and departure experiences for our guests are flawless.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicates all information regarding property promotions to the necessary departments and to the Front Desk staff.
- Assists in training and supervising the Front Desk staff.
- Follow all safety, hygiene and cleanliness protocols at all times as required.
- Provides feedback to the Front Office Manager for performance evaluations and coaches associates when necessary.
- Reviews the group resumes, event schedules and daily reports and communicates all necessary information to the Front Office and communicates any special requests to the staff to ensure a smooth operation.
- Fields Guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions.
- Listens and extends assistance in order to resolve problems such as rate conflict or facilities issues.
- Inputs and retrieves information from the computer system for file maintenance, correspondences and preparation of all Front Office reports.
- Participates and assists in the Front Desk staff meetings for the purpose of keeping the staff informed, providing training and to create a positive work environment.
- Runs necessary reports to monitor accuracy of data entry to avoid reservation duplications.
- Assists in the supervision of the Front Office, to include enforcing service standards and in the training and motivation of the staff.
- All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the Hotel from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with the hotel rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the hotel facilities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the supervision of employees in the Front Desk. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training associates; directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to use a moderately complex computer system.
- Ability to provide accurate information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- The ability to effectively deal with employees and customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
- Able to create Front Office reports, business correspondences and memos.
- Basic math skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Meets legal age requirements for the position.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma is preferred. One-year previous Front Office experience is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None Required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
GROOMING
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available.)
PAY SCALE
The pay scale for this position is $25 per hour.
The Lodge at Bodega Bay is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender-related appearance and behavior), partnership status, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship status or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Consistent with the American’s With Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodation needed to complete the application process. Please contact the People and Culture Department if you have any questions regarding this policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Bodega Bay, CA 94923 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
With its rugged coastline and rolling vineyards, the Sonoma Coast has its roots firmly planted in the soil. The Lodge at Bodega Bay, poised atop a tranquil bluff, reflects the wild beauty of this romantic region. Consistently rated as the #1 Hotel in Bodega Bay and on the Sonoma Coast on TripAdvisor.com, our friendly, down-to-earth and knowledgeable team will ensure our guests have a memorable stay.
We are seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to join our outstanding team. This position will be full time and Friday, Saturday, Sunday availability is required.
Our Front Desk Supervisors assist in the effective management and direction of the Front Office by providing quality service to the guest and excellent leadership to the associates. They monitor and maximize room revenue to ensure a profitable operation, and they ensure our high service standards are met, so that the arrival and departure experiences for our guests are flawless.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicates all information regarding property promotions to the necessary departments and to the Front Desk staff.
- Assists in training and supervising the Front Desk staff.
- Follow all safety, hygiene and cleanliness protocols at all times as required.
- Provides feedback to the Front Office Manager for performance evaluations and coaches associates when necessary.
- Reviews the group resumes, event schedules and daily reports and communicates all necessary information to the Front Office and communicates any special requests to the staff to ensure a smooth operation.
- Fields Guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions.
- Listens and extends assistance in order to resolve problems such as rate conflict or facilities issues.
- Inputs and retrieves information from the computer system for file maintenance, correspondences and preparation of all Front Office reports.
- Participates and assists in the Front Desk staff meetings for the purpose of keeping the staff informed, providing training and to create a positive work environment.
- Runs necessary reports to monitor accuracy of data entry to avoid reservation duplications.
- Assists in the supervision of the Front Office, to include enforcing service standards and in the training and motivation of the staff.
- All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the Hotel from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with the hotel rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the hotel facilities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the supervision of employees in the Front Desk. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training associates; directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to use a moderately complex computer system.
- Ability to provide accurate information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- The ability to effectively deal with employees and customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
- Able to create Front Office reports, business correspondences and memos.
- Basic math skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Meets legal age requirements for the position.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma is preferred. One-year previous Front Office experience is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None Required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
GROOMING
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available.)
PAY SCALE
The pay scale for this position is $25 per hour.
The Lodge at Bodega Bay is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender-related appearance and behavior), partnership status, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship status or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Consistent with the American’s With Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodation needed to complete the application process. Please contact the People and Culture Department if you have any questions regarding this policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Bodega Bay, CA 94923 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Front Desk
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your education and experience to match the job description exactly. Front Desk roles typically file under EB-3 skilled worker, so document any hospitality certificates, bilingual skills, or specialized software training that distinguishes your qualifications from general applicants.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Hotels, hospital systems, and large corporate campuses file PERM for Front Desk staff far more regularly than small offices. Search DOL disclosure data to identify which employers have certified PERM applications for this occupation before approaching them about sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter for Front Desk openings at employers with verified green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM, saving weeks of back-and-forth with HR.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and job level throughout the PERM process. Look up the wage level for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you accept an offer so there are no surprises after filing begins.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before signing an offer
Employers sponsoring you for PERM don't legally need E-Verify enrollment, but sponsors experienced with immigration compliance almost always participate. Ask HR directly whether they use E-Verify and whether their legal team has handled EB-3 certifications for administrative or front-facing roles before.
Time your job change carefully after I-140 approval
Once USCIS approves your I-140 petition, your priority date is locked even if you change employers, provided you've held the approved status for at least 180 days. Don't leave a sponsoring employer too early or you may lose your place in the green card queue entirely.
Green Card Front Desk: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Front Desk job realistically qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes, Front Desk roles qualify under EB-3 when the employer completes PERM labor certification and demonstrates no qualified U.S. workers are available. Positions requiring bilingual skills, specialized software proficiency, or supervisory responsibilities are easier to certify because they narrow the qualifying U.S. labor pool. Hotels, hospital systems, and large hospitality groups file these applications regularly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Front Desk roles?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which most standard Front Desk positions don't meet. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no such restriction and carries no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to five years before you receive permanent residency, depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM process look like for a Front Desk applicant?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after conducting a mandatory recruitment campaign to show no U.S. workers were available. DOL reviews the application, and if certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Once that's approved and your priority date becomes current, you file for adjustment of status or go through consular processing to receive your green card.
Where can I find Front Desk jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Front Desk openings filtered by employers with confirmed PERM and green card filing history. Cold-applying to employers with no sponsorship track record wastes time because most HR teams aren't equipped to initiate the PERM process from scratch for a single candidate.
Does my country of birth affect my EB-3 green card timeline for a Front Desk role?
Yes. Nationals from India and China face significantly longer waits due to per-country green card caps, even in the EB-3 category. Most other nationalities, including the rest of the world, currently have much shorter waits and can move through the process considerably faster. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the State Department to see where your priority date falls.