Guest Services Agent Jobs for OPT Students
Guest Services Agent jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in hospitality management, tourism, or business administration. Most roles qualify under NAICS codes for accommodation and food services, and STEM OPT extensions are not available for this field, making timely job placement within your standard 12-month OPT window critical.
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Guest Service Agent (Part Time) - Hampton Inn Mt. Pleasant/Patriots Point
A Guest Services Agent is responsible for greeting and registering guests and checking guests out of the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Guest Services Agent, you would be responsible for greeting and registering guests and checking guests out of the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Greet guests and complete the registration process to include, but not limited to, inputting and retrieving information from the computer, confirmation of guest information and room rate, selection of rooms, coding electronic keys, promoting marketing programs, providing a welcome packet and ensuring guest knows location of room and/or has a bell person accompany him/her
- Assist guests with check-out including, but not limited to, ensuring rooms and services are correctly accounted, using the point-of-sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards, accepting and recording various forms of payment, converting foreign currency, making change and processing gift certificates and cards
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of hotel information including, but not limited to, room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, the local area and other general product knowledge and answer guest questions and inquiries
- Use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities and to maximize room occupancy
- Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
- Field guest complaints, conduct research and resolve and negotiate solutions for guest satisfaction
- Receive, input, retrieve and relay messages to guests
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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
WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE TO WORK FOR HILTON?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

INTRODUCTION
Guest Service Agent (Part Time) - Hampton Inn Mt. Pleasant/Patriots Point
A Guest Services Agent is responsible for greeting and registering guests and checking guests out of the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Guest Services Agent, you would be responsible for greeting and registering guests and checking guests out of the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Greet guests and complete the registration process to include, but not limited to, inputting and retrieving information from the computer, confirmation of guest information and room rate, selection of rooms, coding electronic keys, promoting marketing programs, providing a welcome packet and ensuring guest knows location of room and/or has a bell person accompany him/her
- Assist guests with check-out including, but not limited to, ensuring rooms and services are correctly accounted, using the point-of-sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards, accepting and recording various forms of payment, converting foreign currency, making change and processing gift certificates and cards
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of hotel information including, but not limited to, room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, the local area and other general product knowledge and answer guest questions and inquiries
- Use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities and to maximize room occupancy
- Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
- Field guest complaints, conduct research and resolve and negotiate solutions for guest satisfaction
- Receive, input, retrieve and relay messages to guests
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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
WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE TO WORK FOR HILTON?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Guest Services Agent
Target employers with established OPT hiring history
Large hotel chains and resort groups hire OPT students regularly and have HR teams familiar with work authorization paperwork. Smaller boutique properties may be willing but less prepared, so expect to explain OPT requirements clearly during early conversations.
Lead with your degree's hospitality relevance
Employers need to verify your role relates to your field of study for OPT authorization to apply. Frame your hospitality, tourism, or business degree as directly connected to guest services operations, customer experience management, and service delivery in your application materials.
Clarify your authorization timeline upfront
Guest services hiring cycles move fast, often with start dates within two to four weeks. Mention your OPT start date and end date early so the employer can confirm the timeline works before investing in interviews and onboarding paperwork.
Understand that OPT is employer-friendly for this role
Unlike H-1B sponsorship, OPT requires no petition filing, no lottery, and no government fees from the employer. Preparing a one-page explainer on what OPT requires from the employer reduces hesitation and shortens the hiring decision timeline considerably.
Pursue full-time roles to protect your OPT status
OPT requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, but full-time guest services positions are strongly preferred. Part-time work counts, but accumulating too many part-time hours without meeting SEVIS reporting requirements can jeopardize your authorization status with USCIS.
Report every employment change to your DSO immediately
Guest services roles often shift between properties, departments, or management companies. Each employer change must be reported to your Designated School Official and updated in SEVIS within 10 days to maintain valid OPT status throughout your authorization period.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Guest Services Agent jobs qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, Guest Services Agent positions qualify for OPT if your degree is directly related to the role. Degrees in hospitality management, tourism, hotel administration, or business administration typically satisfy the relatedness requirement. Your DSO and employer will need to confirm the connection between your field of study and the specific job duties before you begin work.
Are Guest Services Agent jobs eligible for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
No. Hospitality and guest services roles fall under CIP codes for hospitality management and tourism, which are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. You'll be limited to the standard 12-month OPT authorization period. Planning your job search early and targeting employers open to future H-1B or O-1 sponsorship is important if you want to stay in the U.S. long-term.
What do employers need from me to hire me on OPT as a Guest Services Agent?
Employers need your EAD card showing your authorization category (typically C3A for pre-completion OPT or C3B for post-completion OPT) and your valid F-1 visa with I-20. They are not required to file any petitions or pay government fees, which makes hiring on OPT straightforward for most hotel and hospitality employers. You'll also need to report the new job to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
Where can I find Guest Services Agent jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists guest services positions from employers who have hired international students on OPT and work authorization. Filtering by role type and authorization status on Migrate Mate helps you focus on employers already comfortable with the OPT process, rather than spending time on applications only to learn the employer won't proceed with international candidates.
Can I work for a staffing agency or temp agency as a Guest Services Agent on OPT?
Yes, but with important caveats. The staffing agency becomes your employer of record, so OPT is technically authorized. However, USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your degree, and you must work at least 20 hours per week to count as valid OPT engagement. Frequent placement changes also require updated SEVIS reporting each time, so coordinate closely with your DSO to stay compliant.
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