H-2B Visa Groom Jobs
Groom jobs at U.S. equestrian facilities, ranches, and racing stables are among the clearest fits for H-2B visa sponsorship. Employers file for temporary labor certification through the DOL, and positions typically align with the summer cap cycle given peak training and competition seasons. The 66,000 annual cap fills quickly, so timing your job search matters.
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INTRODUCTION
We’re seeking a dynamic and service-driven Director of Rooms and Guest Services to join the iconic Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort, a premier oceanfront destination known for its scale, energy, and elevated guest experience.
This is a unique opportunity to lead Rooms operations at a high-volume, full-service resort where intuitive and purposeful service define every guest interaction.
At the Diplomat, service isn’t reactive—it’s always a step ahead.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Director of Rooms and Guest Services, you will oversee the day-to-day performance of Front Office, Housekeeping, and Guest Services—driving a culture that consistently delivers on expectations while anticipating what’s next.
You’ll be at the center of the guest journey, ensuring a seamless arrival experience, optimizing operations, and energizing teams to execute at the highest level.
What Sets This Role Apart:
- Purposeful Service: Create intentional, thoughtful guest interactions that reflect luxury standards at scale
- Intuitive Leadership: Anticipate needs, remove friction, and ensure every touchpoint feels effortless
- Service That Leads: Drive a culture where teams are empowered to act before being asked
- Operational Excellence: Balance productivity, scheduling, and service delivery across a complex resort environment.
What will I be doing?
The Director of Rooms and Guest Services is responsible for the direction and oversight of key guest contact departments and their managers/team members. He/she manages and leads all guest services, bell/door services, and housekeeping functions, in order to maintain the highest level of courteous, professional, and efficient service to all guests. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Direct the activities of key guest contact departments by giving guidance, leadership and instruction to department heads and managers. Hires, supervises, counsels, disciplines, and evaluates all guest services.
- Monitors all rooms related systems that directly impact the guest, to ensure proper procedures are in place and followed which allows for an outstanding guest experience.
- Communicates with guests and team members both verbally and in writing to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Manages executive office projects by directing staff and monitoring progress as required.
- Interacts positively with customers and take action to resolve problems to the satisfaction of parties involved.
- Ensure guest reservation policies, standards, and procedures are met. Ensure housekeeping procedures are efficiently followed and any issues immediately resolved.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We’re looking for a leader with proven experience in Rooms operations within a large, full-service or resort environment, who brings a deep understanding of luxury service standards and how to execute them consistently. This individual will demonstrate strong operational acumen, including a sharp focus on labor productivity, strategic scheduling, and effectively managing group flow. Experience overseeing or partnering with outsourced services, including valet operations, is important, along with a proactive mindset centered on elevating the guest arrival and departure experience. The ideal candidate has the ability to energize and engage teams, driving accountability and service excellence, and leads with a hands-on approach—remaining visible, present, and actively involved in day-to-day operations.
This is more than a Rooms leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the guest experience at one of Hilton’s most dynamic resorts, where scale meets sophistication and every detail matters.
If you’re ready to lead with intention, elevate service standards, and create an environment where teams thrive—apply today!
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
THE BENEFITS
Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
- Parental leave to support new parents
- 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
- Career growth and development
- Recognition and rewards programs
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Document your hands-on horse care experience
Compile records of specific duties you've performed: mucking stalls, wrapping legs, administering feed programs, and handling horses during transport. Employers filing an H-2B visa petition need to describe the role precisely, and your documented experience should mirror that job description exactly.
Target equestrian facilities with prior H-2B history
Racing stables, polo clubs, and hunter-jumper show barns that have sponsored H-2B workers before already understand the filing timeline and prevailing wage requirements. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-2B sponsorship history in equine and livestock care roles.
Check prevailing wage rates before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for groom roles in your target state. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL-certified rate, and knowing this figure before your offer conversation prevents surprises during the employer's labor certification filing.
Apply before January for the summer cap
H-2B visas for positions starting on or after April 1 fall under the first-half cap of 33,000. USCIS typically receives more petitions than available numbers within days of the filing window opening, so your employer needs to file as early as DOL certification allows.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Some H-2B employers are required to participate in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. Ask the barn manager or HR contact directly before you invest time in the application process, since unenrolled employers may face delays completing onboarding after your visa is approved.
Align your start date with the facility's competition calendar
Petition start dates must reflect genuine temporary need, and USCIS scrutinizes whether the season is clearly defined. Match your proposed start date to the opening of the show circuit, racing meet, or breeding season your employer references in their DOL temporary labor certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find groom jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for groom positions at U.S. equestrian facilities, racing stables, and ranches that have active H-2B sponsorship history. Because H-2B employers must file with the DOL before hiring, their sponsorship record is verifiable, and Migrate Mate surfaces that data so you can focus on employers already set up to sponsor.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect groom job applications?
USCIS issues only 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two half-year caps of 33,000 each. Equestrian and stable positions often target the summer half, which opens for petitions in January for April start dates. Cap numbers are regularly exhausted within days of the filing window opening, so your employer must have DOL certification completed before that window arrives.
What qualifications do H-2B employers look for in a groom?
Most facilities require demonstrable hands-on experience with horses, including daily care routines, tack cleaning, bandaging, and safe handling during transport or competition. Because H-2B petitions require employers to define the temporary position specifically, your background should closely match the stated duties. Specialization in a particular discipline, such as thoroughbred racing or polo, strengthens your fit for facilities in those sectors.
Can a groom change employers while on an H-2B visa?
H-2B status is employer-specific, meaning your authorization is tied to the petitioning facility. If you want to work for a different employer, that new employer must file a separate H-2B petition and receive approval before you begin work. Switching without an approved petition puts you out of status, and the 10-day grace period after your authorized end date does not extend to cover unauthorized employment.
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