OPT Hotel Jobs
Hotel jobs span front desk, food and beverage, event coordination, and revenue management, many of which qualify as specialty occupations under OPT. F-1 students in hospitality, tourism, or business programs can work in hotel roles during their 12-month OPT period, with STEM OPT extension available for qualifying analytical or management positions.
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INTRODUCTION
The Town Pump Hotel Group is looking for a motivated and outgoing Hotel General Manager who will model our mission statement “Genuine Hospitality from genuine people committed to providing comfort and service.” Town Pump is a growing company, with ever increasing opportunities for career growth.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Hotel General Manager, you will:
- perform duties to effectively operate the property following Town Pump and brand operational standards, act as a company representative in the community, and be responsible for property budget cost control.
- interact with guests, co-workers, and upper management in a courteous, professional manner, and maintain a high degree of pride in job performance.
- complete all required company and brand-specific training and/or certifications promptly.
- model and supervise staff’s guest service and hospitality practices, complete daily GM checklist, including, but not limited to verifying staff schedules, and times and approving payroll, manage purchase orders for cost control to meet budgets, monitor video, respond to guests reviews/complaints, manage daily rates for revenue, etc.
- be responsible for recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, documentation, performance management, conflict resolution, discipline, and termination of team members as required.
- oversee department operations to ensure compliance with Town Pump and brand standard operation expectations for guest experience, property and room cleanliness, condition, maintenance, inventory control, secure master and room keys, cost control, schedules, cash control, etc.
- ensure the property is up to par through regular inspections and reporting all known issues with services, equipment, and property; ensure work orders are in place.
- implement property marketing and direct sales plan, sell the property to companies, groups and organizations as well as overseeing actual bookings and planning of meetings, set-up, and follow through with groups in-house.
- prepare budgets and forecasts, work with revenue managers to achieve hotel financial objectives, and meet KPI (Key Performance Indicators) as set by Hotel Operations. Demonstrate and communicate to all staff an understanding of profitability.
- practice safe working conditions under Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines including Bloodborne Pathogens.
- maintain familiarity with all emergency procedures regarding accident, fire, bomb threats, and illness of guests.
- assume responsibility for all departments where heavy workloads exist, and maintain a high level of confidentiality of employee, guest, and company information per Town Pump expectations.
- must maintain a valid Driver’s license with acceptable driving record, have strong math skills, possess the ability to communicate in a professional business setting both verbally and in writing. Have a 4-year college degree, 2-year hospitality degree, or equivalent education and experience preferred, and knowledge of basic GAAP Accounting and Finance principles preferred.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-year college degree, 2-year hospitality degree, or equivalent education and experience preferred.
- Knowledge of basic GAAP Accounting and Finance principles preferred.
- Must maintain a valid Driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Strong math skills.
- Ability to communicate in a professional business setting both verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Town Pump offers many outstanding benefits including 401(K), Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Health Savings, Flex Spending Accounts, paid time off, and education reimbursement benefits.
Town Pump Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Hotel
Target hotels with dedicated HR departments
Large hotel groups and branded chains like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt have structured HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization. Smaller independent properties may be unfamiliar with the process, which can slow hiring decisions significantly.
Align your degree to the specific role
USCIS requires OPT employment to be directly related to your field of study. A hospitality management degree supports front office or operations roles. A finance or business degree better supports revenue management or accounting positions within a hotel.
Start your OPT application 90 days before graduation
USCIS can take up to 90 days to issue your EAD. Apply as early as your DSO allows so your card arrives before your target start date. Beginning late is the most common reason OPT students miss hotel hiring cycles.
Ask about STEM OPT eligibility during interviews
Hotel revenue management, data analytics, and financial planning roles can qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field. Confirming this early signals long-term availability to the employer.
Highlight international experience and language skills
Hotels serving global guests actively value multilingual candidates. Fluency in Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, or other languages can differentiate your application and reduce employer hesitation around sponsorship complexity after OPT ends.
Disclose your OPT status clearly and early
Mention your OPT authorization upfront rather than waiting until an offer. Hotel HR teams need time to verify EAD validity and confirm employment start dates align with your authorized period. Transparency prevents last-minute complications.
Hotel OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do hotel jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your field of study. A hospitality management graduate working as a front office supervisor or food and beverage manager meets OPT's practical training requirement. A business or finance graduate in a hotel revenue or accounting role also qualifies. The connection between your degree and the position is what matters, not the industry alone.
Can I work at a hotel on OPT if my degree is not in hospitality?
Yes. Hotels hire across many disciplines, including finance, marketing, human resources, and information technology. If your degree is in one of those fields and your hotel role falls within that function, OPT authorization applies. A computer science graduate working in hotel IT infrastructure or a marketing graduate in brand management at a hotel group would both qualify.
Where can I find hotel jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists hotel jobs specifically filtered for F-1 OPT students, so you can browse roles where employers are familiar with or open to OPT work authorization. Searching on general job boards often means filtering through postings that require permanent work authorization, which wastes time during your limited OPT window.
Do hotel employers need to file any paperwork for OPT employees?
Employers hiring OPT students do not file a visa petition or pay USCIS fees. Your EAD authorizes you to work, and the employer only needs to verify and record your authorization using Form I-9. However, employers with enrolled E-Verify accounts must complete that verification as well. The process is straightforward compared to H-1B visa sponsorship.
Which hotel roles are most likely to qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Revenue management analyst, data analytics coordinator, hotel technology specialist, and financial planning roles within hotel operations are the most common STEM OPT-eligible positions. Eligibility depends on both your degree being in a STEM-designated field and the role substantially using that field. Front desk and food and beverage roles rarely qualify, as they fall outside STEM classification.