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Hotel jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship cover front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, and maintenance roles at seasonal resorts and hotels. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills quickly, so timing your job search to match the winter or summer filing cycle matters.
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Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.
BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
- Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
- Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
- Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
- Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
- Free regional bus pass
Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits!
For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Position Summary
The Hotel Banquets Manager position will require three (3) years' experience in hotel banquet management with prior experience as a banquet captain and/or server in a 4-Diamond hotel preferred. This position requires front-of-house experience.
An attached pdf or word document of your resume is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Function as a highly independent, self-regulated, detail oriented professional ensuring that all aspects of events or functions have been addressed
- Ensure standards and presentation of each event are of a high-quality focusing on service excellence
- Review all BEO’s making sure the department is prepared for all functions
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate the daily operations of the banquet functions
- Supervise and assist with all operations, which may include setting tables, stocking service stations, taking orders from customers and serving, clearing and cleaning tables, setting up bars and other service stations
- Confer with Catering and sales, F&B Managers and other company personnel to plan, coordinate and evaluate services and activities
- Plan and conduct staff meetings, communicate regularly with staff to coordinate banquet activities, assign and check work, resolve problems
- Supervise guest counts at meetings, breaks, and meals, and make sure bill is prepared
- Work directly with Restaurant Managers to cross utilize service and set up staff
- Ensure that alcohol policies are being enforced
- Request order for supplies: China, glass, silverware, or meeting room supplies from purchasing agent
- Supervise inventory and orders for table linen, China, glassware, silverware, chafing dishes
- Report client feedback to F&B Senior Manager, Director of Catering and Convention Services, Catering Manager and Hotel General Manager to evaluate event planning and performance on an ongoing regular basis
- Ensure understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
- Other duties, as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years of previous work history/education required
- Must have a minimum of three years' experience in hotel banquet management
- Prior experience as a banquet captain and server in a 4-diamond hotel, preferred
- Previous cash handling experience required (prior accounting experience desirable)
- Prefer experience with RTP and UltiPro required (knowledge of Delphi software helpful)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office with extensive knowledge of Excel
- Must be highly organized and detailed oriented as well as able to deal with multiple departments and personalities in a high-pressure environment
- Previous experience with basic food service administrative functions, such as ordering, inventory control, staff scheduling, and cash reports preferred
- Experience working with a variety of commercial food service equipment
- Ability to problem solve in a highly effective manner and maintain positive relationships with guests and staff, including management, subordinates and co-workers
- Ability to be a consistent role model for company’s Service Excellence standards
- Current service of alcohol training program certification or get certification within 3 months of hiring
- Must have Colorado approved Alcohol Server Training certificate or must attend a Colorado approved alcohol server training educational seminar within 30 days of employment
- Must have current Food Handler and Allergy training certificate, or must attend Food Handler and Allergy training certification courses for Alterra Mountain company within 14 days of employment
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED required
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives.
Steamboat area base salary range: $64,000 - $75,000 per year
Physical Requirements
- Must be minimum 18 years of age
- Must be able to lift, push and carry approximately 50 pounds (hot boxes, chair racks, tables, etc.)
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to communicate clearly in the English language, both written and verbal
- Must be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather
Must have a valid driver’s license, and pass validation of Alterra Driving Standards Policy
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.
This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.
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Target resorts in peak-season destinations
Seasonal hotels in ski towns, beach resorts, and national park gateway communities file H-2B visa petitions on a predictable annual cycle. Concentrating your search on these locations puts you in front of employers who sponsor every year.
Align your application to cap filing windows
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into 33,000 for October-through-March starts and 33,000 for April-through-September starts. Apply to employers whose season opening matches the half-cap period with available visas.
Verify your DOL prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your hotel role and county. Run your job title through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you know the floor USCIS will check.
Search verified H-2B hotel employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find hotel employers with confirmed H-2B filing history filtered by role and location. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which properties sponsor regularly, so you're not guessing.
Confirm the employer has filed the I-129 petition
DOL labor certification approval doesn't authorize your work; the employer must also file Form I-129 with USCIS before you can apply for a visa. Ask your employer for the I-129 receipt notice before booking travel.
Check your O*NET occupation code matches your duties
DOL certifies H-2B positions by Standard Occupational Classification code. If your actual hotel duties span housekeeping and front desk, ensure the employer's petition reflects the dominant role, or you may face issues at consular review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find hotel jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search hotel employers with verified H-2B filing history by property type and location. Because H-2B sponsorship requires employers to complete DOL labor certification before hiring, filtering for companies with prior filing records is far more reliable than applying broadly and asking employers to sponsor from scratch.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect hotel job seekers?
USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-visa halves tied to season start dates. Hotel employers filing for a summer season opening must submit early because cap numbers can be reached within days of the filing window opening. If the cap fills before your employer files, you'll need to wait for the next period or pursue a cap-exempt supplemental allocation if Congress authorizes one.
What hotel roles qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
Most non-agricultural, non-agricultural-processing hotel positions qualify, including housekeeping, front desk, food and beverage service, bell staff, and grounds maintenance. The role must be temporary and tied to a seasonal peak in business. Managerial positions are typically excluded because the H-2B targets non-specialty occupations without a bachelor's degree requirement.
Can I change hotel employers after arriving on an H-2B visa?
No. The H-2B visa ties you to the specific employer and location named in the approved I-129 petition. If you want to work for a different hotel, the new employer must complete a full DOL labor certification and file a new I-129 on your behalf before you can legally begin work there. Working for an unauthorized employer violates your visa status.