H-2B Visa COO Jobs

COO jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at seasonal hospitality groups, resort operators, and event management companies that need temporary executive leadership during peak periods. Employers must secure DOL labor certification before filing, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means early timing is critical for your application.

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Overview

Open Jobs53+
Work Type98% On-site
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsMarriott International

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Marriott International
Director of Room Operations
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Director of Room Operations
Marriott International
Aspen, Colorado
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Hospitality Management
Customer Service
$95k - $122k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Aramark
Director of Dining Operations
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Director of Dining Operations
Aramark
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Hyatt
Director of Operations
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Director of Operations
Hyatt
Greenville, South Carolina
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Inframark
Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager
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Inframark
Added 1w ago
Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager
Inframark
Moultrie, Georgia
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Highgate
Task Force Operations Manager
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Added 1w ago
Task Force Operations Manager
Highgate
Kent, Washington
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$70k - $80k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding COO Jobs

Verify your H-2B occupational eligibility early

COO roles must meet DOL's temporary need standard, which means the employer's need must be seasonal, peakload, or a one-time occurrence. Pull the O*NET profile for Chief Executives to confirm the standard occupational classification before targeting employers.

Target employers with seasonal executive hiring history

Hospitality groups, ski resort operators, and large seasonal event companies sometimes hire interim COOs during peak cycles. Search OFLC disclosure data filtered by employer state and occupation to find which companies have filed H-2B visa certifications in executive-adjacent roles before.

Search verified H-2B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate

Filter by COO and senior operations roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with documented H-2B filing history. This cuts the cold-outreach phase significantly by showing you which organizations have already navigated the DOL certification process for similar positions.

Time your outreach around the cap filing windows

The 33,000-visa summer allocation opens October 1 and the winter allocation opens April 1. Approach employers at least four to six months before their peak season starts so they have enough lead time to complete DOL prevailing wage determinations and the OFLC certification before filing with USCIS.

Document your temporary leadership credentials precisely

H-2B petitions for senior roles require the employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available. Prepare a concise credentials package showing your track record in seasonal or project-based executive roles, since this directly supports the employer's recruitment attestation to DOL.

Confirm the employer is registered with E-Verify before accepting

Some H-2B employers are required to use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. Ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled before signing an offer, because gaps in compliance can delay your start date or complicate post-arrival onboarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find COO jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find COO roles filtered specifically for H-2B visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers with verified DOL filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already completed the labor certification process rather than approaching employers cold who may be unfamiliar with H-2B requirements for senior roles.

How does the H-2B annual cap affect COO job seekers?

USCIS issues a maximum of 66,000 H-2B visas each fiscal year, split into two 33,000-visa allocations for summer and winter seasons. Cap numbers are often reached quickly, sometimes within days of the filing window opening. If your employer misses the initial filing date, you may need to wait for supplemental allocations, which Congress or DHS authorizes on a case-by-case basis in high-demand years.

Does an H-2B COO role need to be genuinely temporary?

Yes. DOL requires the employer to demonstrate that the need for the COO position is temporary, not permanent. Qualifying scenarios include seasonal hospitality operations, a one-time large-scale event, or a peakload period where the company's workload temporarily exceeds its permanent workforce capacity. A year-round executive management need does not satisfy the H-2B temporary need standard.

Can I change employers while on an H-2B visa in a COO role?

H-2B status is employer-specific and tied to the approved petition. If you want to work for a different employer, that new employer must file a separate H-2B petition and obtain its own DOL certification before you can begin work. You can't transfer the existing petition the way some other visa categories allow, so plan your employment transitions carefully around filing timelines.