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Steward jobs with green card sponsorship let foreign hospitality professionals build permanent careers in U.S. hotels, cruise lines, and food service operations. Employers sponsor EB-3 skilled worker petitions through PERM labor certification, filing a prevailing wage determination with DOL before recruiting. Priority date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
As an Assistant Executive Steward at Mandalay Bay, you will be responsible for assigned operational functions within the department. You will also set the stage for the guest experience with your welcoming smile and exceptional service. By understanding each guest's unique story and needs, you will take ownership of their experience and create WOW memories that they will carry with them long after their stay at Mandalay Bay.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Supervise assigned operational functions within the department consistent with the strategic plan, fiscal budget, and the company's short-term and long-term profitability objectives.
- Supervise the delivery and measurement of guest service consistent with the company's core service standards and brand attributes.
- Supervise assigned staff to include hiring recommendations that encompass the company's diversity commitment, training, coaching, performance feedback, recommending and administering discipline, and scheduling.
- Provide ideas and suggestions for new products, services, technology, and processes.
- Make routine inspections of all equipment and kitchen areas to ensure that cleanliness and sanitary procedures are maintained.
- Requisition new and replacement equipment as needed.
- Approve requisitions related to all cleaning supplies and equipment and monitor supply requisitions to ensure costs are kept to a minimum without losing quality in the usage of materials.
- Maintain inventory and recordkeeping for all dinnerware, flatware, and glassware; order china, glassware, and silverware.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- 2+ years of experience in stewarding or administrative operations supervision.
- Must be flexible and available to work Morning, Swing, or Graveyard shifts as business needs require.
- Experience managing employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
- Free meals in our employee dining room.
- Free parking on and off shift.
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees).
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
Las Vegas, Nevada
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
As an Assistant Executive Steward at Mandalay Bay, you will be responsible for assigned operational functions within the department. You will also set the stage for the guest experience with your welcoming smile and exceptional service. By understanding each guest's unique story and needs, you will take ownership of their experience and create WOW memories that they will carry with them long after their stay at Mandalay Bay.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Supervise assigned operational functions within the department consistent with the strategic plan, fiscal budget, and the company's short-term and long-term profitability objectives.
- Supervise the delivery and measurement of guest service consistent with the company's core service standards and brand attributes.
- Supervise assigned staff to include hiring recommendations that encompass the company's diversity commitment, training, coaching, performance feedback, recommending and administering discipline, and scheduling.
- Provide ideas and suggestions for new products, services, technology, and processes.
- Make routine inspections of all equipment and kitchen areas to ensure that cleanliness and sanitary procedures are maintained.
- Requisition new and replacement equipment as needed.
- Approve requisitions related to all cleaning supplies and equipment and monitor supply requisitions to ensure costs are kept to a minimum without losing quality in the usage of materials.
- Maintain inventory and recordkeeping for all dinnerware, flatware, and glassware; order china, glassware, and silverware.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- 2+ years of experience in stewarding or administrative operations supervision.
- Must be flexible and available to work Morning, Swing, or Graveyard shifts as business needs require.
- Experience managing employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
- Free meals in our employee dining room.
- Free parking on and off shift.
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees).
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Steward
Match your experience to EB-3 requirements
EB-3 skilled worker petitions require at least two years of documented experience in a steward or closely related role. Gather reference letters, employment records, and pay stubs that confirm dates, duties, and hours before you approach any employer.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. hospitality employers who have filed PERM labor certifications for steward and food service roles. Focusing on employers with green card filing history saves you months of cold outreach to companies that don't sponsor.
Target hotel groups with dedicated HR teams
Large hotel management companies and casino resorts routinely run PERM recruitment campaigns for steward positions. Smaller independent restaurants rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage the multi-stage DOL recruitment test that PERM requires.
Understand the PERM recruitment test before your interview
Your employer must advertise the steward role, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and submit that recruitment record to DOL. Knowing this process lets you answer employer questions about timelines and helps you identify when a sponsor is well-prepared.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
If you were born in India or China, employment-based green card backlogs can affect your timeline significantly. Pull your country's EB-3 cut-off date from the monthly Visa Bulletin before accepting an offer, so you can plan accordingly.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Steward: Frequently Asked Questions
Do steward jobs qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Steward and food service utility roles qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category when the position requires at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a steward role?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which most steward roles don't meet. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 instead uses PERM labor certification and targets skilled workers with two or more years of experience. It leads to permanent residence rather than temporary status, and there is no lottery, though per-country priority date backlogs apply.
How do I find hospitality employers who sponsor green cards for steward positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified PERM and green card filing history, searchable by role and location. This is more reliable than general job boards because it surfaces employers who have already committed to sponsoring permanent residence, not just those open to discussing it at some future point.
What does the PERM process involve for a steward job?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC, run a formal recruitment test to prove no qualified U.S. applicant is available, and then file a labor certification application with DOL. Only after certification is granted can the employer file your I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The full sequence takes time, so starting early matters.
Can I switch employers while my green card is in process as a steward?
Yes, in two circumstances. If your original I-140 was approved, your priority date can be transferred to a new employer's I-140 so you don't lose your place in the queue. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process.