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H-1B visa sponsorship for Hospitality Assistant roles depends on employers structuring the position around degree-level duties in hospitality management, tourism, or a directly related field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering up to three years of authorized status.
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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Lead Backstage Hospitality Assistant ensures artists and crews have an excellent experience on show days, as well as supporting the Event Management team on show tasks for shopping & artist/talent needs. You’ll prep and maintain dressing rooms, fulfill rider items, coordinate catering, and respond to real-time needs, working closely with stage management and production. You'll assist in training and supporting the Backstage Hospitality Assistants.
This role pays an hourly rate of $26.00 - $28.00. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The Historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre, located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, California, reopened on December 1, 2025, after a $34 million dollar restoration. The theater hosts 120+ events per year, including hosting the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Palm Springs Symphony, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus, Palm Springs Pops Orchestra, Modernism Week, Palm Springs Jazz Festival, and many national touring acts. The theater capacity is 700 seats.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Event Manager with hospitality ordering, pre-shopping riders, and itemizing receipts for show settlement.
- Assisting with hotel bookings for talent, managing and maintaining a list of inquiries and booking information.
- Lead, train, and guide the Backstage Hospitality Assistants.
- Prepare dressing rooms according to artist riders (stock beverages/snacks, set towels/toiletries, and tidy/refresh between sets).
- Coordinate catering: place/pick up orders, set up buffet/green rooms, label allergens, replenish, and break down; keep backstage food areas sanitary and presentable.
- Run show-day errands (within policy) and manage receipts; maintain petty cash/expense logs. This including Runner shifts as determined per show needs.
- Backstage support: assist with load-in/load-out of hospitality items; keep traffic lanes clear; maintain a clean, safe, ADA-aware environment.
- Liaise with artist reps, stage management, and FOH/operations to handle last-minute requests professionally and discreetly.
- Inventory & reset: track stock levels; restock and reset hospitality areas post event.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in hospitality, catering, events, or theater/venue operations (backstage or FOH).
- Calm, organized multi-tasker with excellent communication and a service mindset.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, move carts, and stand/walk for extended periods.
- Flexible availability (nights/weekends/holidays as scheduled).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local errands (mileage reimbursed per policy).
- Riverside County Food Handler Certificate (required for anyone handling food/beverages/utensils).
- California ABC Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification if your shifts include setting/serving alcoholic beverages (must be certified within 60 days of first alcoholic service shift; certification valid 3 years).
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Lead Backstage Hospitality Assistant ensures artists and crews have an excellent experience on show days, as well as supporting the Event Management team on show tasks for shopping & artist/talent needs. You’ll prep and maintain dressing rooms, fulfill rider items, coordinate catering, and respond to real-time needs, working closely with stage management and production. You'll assist in training and supporting the Backstage Hospitality Assistants.
This role pays an hourly rate of $26.00 - $28.00. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The Historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre, located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, California, reopened on December 1, 2025, after a $34 million dollar restoration. The theater hosts 120+ events per year, including hosting the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Palm Springs Symphony, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus, Palm Springs Pops Orchestra, Modernism Week, Palm Springs Jazz Festival, and many national touring acts. The theater capacity is 700 seats.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Event Manager with hospitality ordering, pre-shopping riders, and itemizing receipts for show settlement.
- Assisting with hotel bookings for talent, managing and maintaining a list of inquiries and booking information.
- Lead, train, and guide the Backstage Hospitality Assistants.
- Prepare dressing rooms according to artist riders (stock beverages/snacks, set towels/toiletries, and tidy/refresh between sets).
- Coordinate catering: place/pick up orders, set up buffet/green rooms, label allergens, replenish, and break down; keep backstage food areas sanitary and presentable.
- Run show-day errands (within policy) and manage receipts; maintain petty cash/expense logs. This including Runner shifts as determined per show needs.
- Backstage support: assist with load-in/load-out of hospitality items; keep traffic lanes clear; maintain a clean, safe, ADA-aware environment.
- Liaise with artist reps, stage management, and FOH/operations to handle last-minute requests professionally and discreetly.
- Inventory & reset: track stock levels; restock and reset hospitality areas post event.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in hospitality, catering, events, or theater/venue operations (backstage or FOH).
- Calm, organized multi-tasker with excellent communication and a service mindset.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, move carts, and stand/walk for extended periods.
- Flexible availability (nights/weekends/holidays as scheduled).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local errands (mileage reimbursed per policy).
- Riverside County Food Handler Certificate (required for anyone handling food/beverages/utensils).
- California ABC Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification if your shifts include setting/serving alcoholic beverages (must be certified within 60 days of first alcoholic service shift; certification valid 3 years).
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Hospitality Assistant
Frame your degree around core duties
Sponsoring employers must justify specialty occupation status by tying your hospitality management or related degree directly to the role's day-to-day responsibilities. Build your resume around analytical, supervisory, and operations duties rather than general service tasks.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title and worksite county. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know what the certified floor will be.
Target hotel groups with dedicated HR compliance teams
Large hotel management companies and international hospitality groups are more likely to have in-house immigration counsel experienced with H-1B visa filings for property-level roles. Look for employers who already list sponsored positions by checking for active LCA filings through DOL disclosure data.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Find hospitality employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history by searching Migrate Mate. Filtering your job search this way removes the guesswork of approaching companies that have never sponsored, saving you weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your Hospitality Assistant role involves rotating across properties or multiple hotel locations, each worksite address requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with your employer's HR team early so filings are in place before any assignment changes.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically
If your sponsoring employer eliminates your role, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor without losing status. During that window, prioritize employers who can file quickly, since your new I-129 must be submitted before the grace period ends.
H-1B Visa Hospitality Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hospitality Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A Hospitality Assistant position qualifies only when the employer structures it to require at least a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, hotel administration, or a directly related field as a genuine minimum for the job. Employers who frame the role around front-office operations, revenue analysis, or guest experience management with degree-level responsibilities are the ones successfully filing H-1B petitions for this title.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Hospitality Assistant jobs?
Search Migrate Mate to browse hospitality employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for similar roles is a reliable signal they understand the sponsorship process and have the HR infrastructure to support your petition through USCIS adjudication.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a potential H-1B sponsor?
Have your official degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed resume that maps your education directly to the analytical and supervisory duties of the role. Employers and their immigration counsel will need this documentation early to draft the specialty occupation justification in your I-129 petition.
How long does H-1B status last for a Hospitality Assistant position?
H-1B status is granted for an initial period of up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Continuing to work for the same sponsoring employer in the same role does not automatically extend your status beyond six years without a qualifying green card filing milestone under USCIS rules.
What happens to my H-1B status if the hotel or hospitality group closes a property where I work?
If your position is terminated because a property closes, your H-1B status ends with your employment. USCIS provides a 60-day grace period during which you can seek a new sponsor and have a new I-129 petition filed on your behalf. The grace period does not reset if you find temporary work outside your authorized status, so act quickly.