H-1B Visa Catering Coordinator Jobs
Catering Coordinator jobs that sponsor H-1B visas are filed under hospitality management SOC codes, and sponsoring employers typically structure the role around degree-level duties in event management, food service administration, or hospitality to meet the specialty occupation threshold. The H-1B grants up to three years of status, extendable to six, and each worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application.
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Hotel Alpenrock brings a fresh take on mountain hospitality to Breckenridge, Colorado. Inspired by the town’s adventurous spirit and gold-rush roots, our four-star service mountain modern hotel delivers authentic local character, and easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor adventure. Located at the base of Peak 9 and steps from historic downtown, Hotel Alpenrock is designed to help guests experience the very best of Breckenridge.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we believe hospitality is about enriching lives—one experience at a time. Our team members create memorable stays for travelers from around the world while building genuine connections with our guests and our community. Through thoughtful service, collaboration, and creativity, we bring the spirit of Breckenridge to life for every guest who walks through our doors.
We’re looking for curious, independent thinkers who bring energy, creativity, and have a passion for hospitality. At Hotel Alpenrock, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, contribute ideas, and be part of building Breckenridge’s newest luxury hotel. If you are here for the outdoors, value great teamwork, and want to create unforgettable experiences, meet us in the mountains.
The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.
Job Overview
The Sales & Catering Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Sales department at Hotel Alpenrock, including group sales, catering, weddings, social events, and conference services. This position serves as an initial point of contact for incoming sales and catering inquiries, qualifies and distributes leads to the appropriate Sales Manager, and supports event coordination, client communication, departmental reporting, and event documentation.
The role supports the sales and event planning process through timely lead management, accurate information, and effective coordination between clients, Sales, Conference Services, and hotel operations.
Responsibilities
Keep opportunities moving
- Be a welcoming first point of contact for incoming sales and catering inquiries by phone, email, website, and hotel lead platforms.
- Learn about each client’s needs, including dates, guestroom requirements, attendance, meeting space, catering, budget, and decision timeline.
- Direct qualified leads to the appropriate Sales Manager and help ensure inquiries are acknowledged within 24 business hours.
- Keep lead records, assignments, and activity details accurate and up to date in Delphi and other sales systems.
- Support sales reports, prospecting projects, departmental meetings, and other administrative needs.
Help create memorable events
- Support the planning of meetings, weddings, social events, private dining experiences, and catering functions.
- Assist Conference Services with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), menus, event diagrams, timelines, group resumes, and other important documents.
- Help gather and confirm details such as guest counts, dietary needs, audiovisual requirements, room setups, and special requests.
- Coordinate client planning meetings, tastings, site visits, and other event-related appointments.
- Share event updates with the right hotel teams and help keep everyone informed as plans come together.
Make every connection count
- Communicate with clients, meeting planners, wedding couples, and hotel partners with warmth, professionalism, and follow-through.
- Assist with site inspections, hotel tours, itineraries, welcome gifts, and VIP amenities.
- Work closely with Sales, Conference Services, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and other departments to support a smooth experience from planning through execution.
- Help coordinate client appreciation events, sales luncheons, familiarization visits, and promotional activities.
- Keep sales materials, catering menus, event files, and client-facing resources organized and current.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school diploma or vocational secretarial.
Experience
Previous sales, hospitality, and secretarial experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
- Advanced knowledge/use of Microsoft Word applications: Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
- Alphabetizing, grammar and punctuation skills.
- Standard business letter formats.
- Strong editing skills.
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.
- Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate clearly with customers and other departments by phone or in person.
- Able to read contracts and letters.
- Able to use computers.
- Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
- Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients. Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
Benefits
- Winter Housing Stipend
- Epic Local Pass or End of Season Bonus
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Salary
USD $26.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
ID: 2026-34018
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Property: Hotel Alpenrock
Outlet: Hotel
Category: Sales & Marketing
Min: USD $26.00/Hr.
Max: USD $28.00/Hr.
Tipped Position: No
Address : 550 Village Rd
City : Breckenridge
State : Colorado
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
Why us?
Hotel Alpenrock brings a fresh take on mountain hospitality to Breckenridge, Colorado. Inspired by the town’s adventurous spirit and gold-rush roots, our four-star service mountain modern hotel delivers authentic local character, and easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor adventure. Located at the base of Peak 9 and steps from historic downtown, Hotel Alpenrock is designed to help guests experience the very best of Breckenridge.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we believe hospitality is about enriching lives—one experience at a time. Our team members create memorable stays for travelers from around the world while building genuine connections with our guests and our community. Through thoughtful service, collaboration, and creativity, we bring the spirit of Breckenridge to life for every guest who walks through our doors.
We’re looking for curious, independent thinkers who bring energy, creativity, and have a passion for hospitality. At Hotel Alpenrock, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, contribute ideas, and be part of building Breckenridge’s newest luxury hotel. If you are here for the outdoors, value great teamwork, and want to create unforgettable experiences, meet us in the mountains.
The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.
Job Overview
The Sales & Catering Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Sales department at Hotel Alpenrock, including group sales, catering, weddings, social events, and conference services. This position serves as an initial point of contact for incoming sales and catering inquiries, qualifies and distributes leads to the appropriate Sales Manager, and supports event coordination, client communication, departmental reporting, and event documentation.
The role supports the sales and event planning process through timely lead management, accurate information, and effective coordination between clients, Sales, Conference Services, and hotel operations.
Responsibilities
Keep opportunities moving
- Be a welcoming first point of contact for incoming sales and catering inquiries by phone, email, website, and hotel lead platforms.
- Learn about each client’s needs, including dates, guestroom requirements, attendance, meeting space, catering, budget, and decision timeline.
- Direct qualified leads to the appropriate Sales Manager and help ensure inquiries are acknowledged within 24 business hours.
- Keep lead records, assignments, and activity details accurate and up to date in Delphi and other sales systems.
- Support sales reports, prospecting projects, departmental meetings, and other administrative needs.
Help create memorable events
- Support the planning of meetings, weddings, social events, private dining experiences, and catering functions.
- Assist Conference Services with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), menus, event diagrams, timelines, group resumes, and other important documents.
- Help gather and confirm details such as guest counts, dietary needs, audiovisual requirements, room setups, and special requests.
- Coordinate client planning meetings, tastings, site visits, and other event-related appointments.
- Share event updates with the right hotel teams and help keep everyone informed as plans come together.
Make every connection count
- Communicate with clients, meeting planners, wedding couples, and hotel partners with warmth, professionalism, and follow-through.
- Assist with site inspections, hotel tours, itineraries, welcome gifts, and VIP amenities.
- Work closely with Sales, Conference Services, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and other departments to support a smooth experience from planning through execution.
- Help coordinate client appreciation events, sales luncheons, familiarization visits, and promotional activities.
- Keep sales materials, catering menus, event files, and client-facing resources organized and current.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school diploma or vocational secretarial.
Experience
Previous sales, hospitality, and secretarial experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
- Advanced knowledge/use of Microsoft Word applications: Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
- Alphabetizing, grammar and punctuation skills.
- Standard business letter formats.
- Strong editing skills.
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.
- Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate clearly with customers and other departments by phone or in person.
- Able to read contracts and letters.
- Able to use computers.
- Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
- Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients. Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
Benefits
- Winter Housing Stipend
- Epic Local Pass or End of Season Bonus
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Salary
USD $26.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
ID: 2026-34018
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Property: Hotel Alpenrock
Outlet: Hotel
Category: Sales & Marketing
Min: USD $26.00/Hr.
Max: USD $28.00/Hr.
Tipped Position: No
Address : 550 Village Rd
City : Breckenridge
State : Colorado
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Catering Coordinator
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Catering Coordinator roles don't qualify automatically as H-1B specialty occupations. Build your resume to show how your hospitality, food service management, or event administration degree directly applies to the analytical and planning duties in the job description.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for your SOC code and worksite location. Your offer must meet or exceed that figure for DOL to certify the LCA, so knowing the floor before salary conversations protects you from offers that can't be filed.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Catering Coordinator roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation question for this role, which significantly narrows your outreach list.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If the role involves managing events at multiple venues, ask your prospective employer whether each location has its own certified LCA. USCIS requires a separate certification per worksite, and gaps here are a common reason petitions get delayed or denied.
Review your O*NET profile before interviews
The O*NET occupation profile for Event Planners and Meeting Coordinators lists the knowledge domains and analytical tasks tied to this work. Align your interview answers to those duties so the employer's attestation of specialty occupation is well-supported by your stated responsibilities.
Time your start date around petition processing
H-1B status can't begin until USCIS approves the petition, and standard processing can take several months. Negotiate a start date that accounts for this window, or ask whether the employer is willing to use premium processing to accelerate the timeline.
H-1B Visa Catering Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Catering Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The H-1B specialty occupation requirement means the position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers who successfully sponsor Catering Coordinators structure the role around degree-level responsibilities in hospitality management, food service administration, or event operations, and document that the duties require that specific educational background rather than general coordination skills.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Catering Coordinator positions?
Large hotel groups, convention centers, university dining programs, and corporate catering divisions are the most common sponsors because they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to manage the filing process. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for hospitality and food service management roles directly on Migrate Mate, filtered to show active sponsors in your target city or region.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different catering venue or event location?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role regularly shifts between venues, your employer must file amended LCAs to cover each location before you work there. This is a compliance detail many smaller catering operations overlook, so confirming it upfront with your employer's immigration counsel is essential before accepting an offer.
Can I switch from an F-1 OPT extension to H-1B while working as a Catering Coordinator?
Yes, but the transition depends on your employer filing the H-1B petition before your OPT authorization expires. If selected, the cap-gap rule may extend your work authorization through September 30 of the transition year. The selection rules have changed recently, so check current USCIS guidance on registration timing and eligibility to plan your application window accurately.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a Catering Coordinator job?
USCIS grants H-1B status in an initial period of up to three years, extendable to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued status typically requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific age thresholds. Extensions beyond the standard six-year cap follow rules set by USCIS, so plan your longer-term timeline with that ceiling in mind.