Hotel Jobs in Minnesota
Hotel jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in hospitality, tourism, and convention services, with demand steady across independent boutiques, full-service chains, and resort properties. The Twin Cities metro anchors most of the hiring, followed by Duluth and Rochester, where properties tied to medical tourism and lakeside recreation keep openings consistent year-round. Marriott, Hilton, and IHG operate multiple Minnesota properties and are among the most reliable sources of openings, particularly for front desk, housekeeping management, and food and beverage roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What we offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision and other benefits available
- DailyPay
- 401k
- Paid Training
- Paid PTO
- Referral program
- Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants
SUMMARY
Professionally sells the products and services of the hotel, banquet and restaurant. Special emphasis is placed on guest room sales, concentrating on low and shoulder season business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Makes solicitation and service calls in person, through mail/email, and by telephone on assigned accounts to promote and sell hotel and restaurant facility space and services.
- Makes solicitation calls to potential new accounts and perform outside sales calls the majority of the work week (over 50%).
- Responds to inquiries from customers, prospects, other hotels and the corporate office.
- Prepare proposals and confirmations for group bookings and conducts tours of the property with prospective customers.
- Informs other departments of upcoming events and works with them to ensure proper planning throughout the property.
- Maintains and uses the accounts tracing system/database and customer account files to generate future business.
- Follows company credit and deposit policies when booking business.
- Prepares sales reports and records sales calls and activities as required.
- Monitors guest satisfaction through follow-up surveys, thank you cards and calls.
- Participates in industry and civic organizations to promote business opportunities.
- Tracks activities of the competition and the market and the hotel's position in the market.
- Participates in sales department meetings and weekly management meetings.
- Plans and participates in sales blitzes and outside after hours functions including chamber outings.
- Participates in the development and implementation of marketing plans and action plans, gives input to the development of special promotions or packages, and develops ideas to build occupancy.
- Meets and/or exceeds individual quantitative revenue and production goals set forth by the General Manager and Director of Sales.
KHC POLICIES: Responsible for following all KHC policies and procedures as set forth in the KHC handbook and property specific guidelines/standards. These policies include dress code, safety and performance standards. Employees must also maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Participation in the Manager on Duty (MOD) program. Direction of all banquet and catering staff members. This position will be acting management over the sales staff in the Director of Sales absence.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have valid drivers license and proof of insurability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. All employees must follow proper safety precautions at all times to avoid injuries. 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 stand; use hands to handle, grasp or type; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or twist; smell; and to push, pull or lift over 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Brand: Royal Sonesta
Address: 35 S 7th St Minneapolis, MN - 55402
Property Description: 414 Royal Sonesta
Property Number: 414
What we offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision and other benefits available
- DailyPay
- 401k
- Paid Training
- Paid PTO
- Referral program
- Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants
SUMMARY
Professionally sells the products and services of the hotel, banquet and restaurant. Special emphasis is placed on guest room sales, concentrating on low and shoulder season business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Makes solicitation and service calls in person, through mail/email, and by telephone on assigned accounts to promote and sell hotel and restaurant facility space and services.
- Makes solicitation calls to potential new accounts and perform outside sales calls the majority of the work week (over 50%).
- Responds to inquiries from customers, prospects, other hotels and the corporate office.
- Prepare proposals and confirmations for group bookings and conducts tours of the property with prospective customers.
- Informs other departments of upcoming events and works with them to ensure proper planning throughout the property.
- Maintains and uses the accounts tracing system/database and customer account files to generate future business.
- Follows company credit and deposit policies when booking business.
- Prepares sales reports and records sales calls and activities as required.
- Monitors guest satisfaction through follow-up surveys, thank you cards and calls.
- Participates in industry and civic organizations to promote business opportunities.
- Tracks activities of the competition and the market and the hotel's position in the market.
- Participates in sales department meetings and weekly management meetings.
- Plans and participates in sales blitzes and outside after hours functions including chamber outings.
- Participates in the development and implementation of marketing plans and action plans, gives input to the development of special promotions or packages, and develops ideas to build occupancy.
- Meets and/or exceeds individual quantitative revenue and production goals set forth by the General Manager and Director of Sales.
KHC POLICIES: Responsible for following all KHC policies and procedures as set forth in the KHC handbook and property specific guidelines/standards. These policies include dress code, safety and performance standards. Employees must also maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Participation in the Manager on Duty (MOD) program. Direction of all banquet and catering staff members. This position will be acting management over the sales staff in the Director of Sales absence.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have valid drivers license and proof of insurability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. All employees must follow proper safety precautions at all times to avoid injuries. 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 stand; use hands to handle, grasp or type; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or twist; smell; and to push, pull or lift over 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Brand: Royal Sonesta
Address: 35 S 7th St Minneapolis, MN - 55402
Property Description: 414 Royal Sonesta
Property Number: 414
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hotel jobs across Minnesota.
- Previous guest-facing hospitality experience in a hotel or lodging environment
- Familiarity with property management systems such as Opera or Fosse
- Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with guests and hotel departments
- Food handler certification required for roles involving dining or banquet service
- High school diploma or GED, with preference for hospitality or tourism coursework
Hotel Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hotel worker in Minnesota?
Most hotel positions in Minnesota do not require a state-issued license, but food-handling roles require a Minnesota Food Handler Certificate through the Minnesota Department of Health. Entry-level positions like front desk agent or housekeeper typically require only a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Roles in management or sales benefit from a hospitality or business degree, and many community colleges across Minnesota offer hospitality management programs that prepare candidates directly.
Which companies hire hotel workers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring hotels in Minnesota include Morrissey Hospitality, Marriott International, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Brooklyn Center, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The Twin Cities concentration of convention hotels and airport properties means large branded operators consistently post the highest volume of openings statewide.
Which Minnesota cities have the most hotel jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Duluth lead Minnesota for hotel job openings. The Twin Cities drive the largest share due to their convention center, airport corridor, and dense business travel market, while Duluth benefits from year-round lakeside tourism and Rochester sees strong demand tied to the Mayo Clinic's steady flow of medical visitors and their families.
Are there remote hotel jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Most hotel work is hands-on and location-specific, so the majority of roles require on-site presence. About 3% of hotel openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in corporate hotel management, revenue management, or regional sales rather than property-level operations.
How can I get hired as a hotel worker in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying directly for front desk agent or housekeeping roles, which most Minnesota hotel operators fill without requiring prior hotel experience. Large Twin Cities employers like those within Marriott and Hilton's local portfolios regularly hire candidates from retail and food service backgrounds, treating customer-facing experience as equivalent. Earning a Minnesota Food Handler Certificate before applying strengthens your candidacy for any role that touches dining or events.
Where can I find and apply to hotel jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to hotel jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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