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Hotel Manager jobs on OPT are available at full-service hotels, boutique properties, and hospitality groups that regularly sponsor F-1 students. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies) gives you time to demonstrate value and build toward H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a General Manager to join us at the NEW Margaritaville in Savanaha, GA! Margaritaville is so much more than just a place to rest your head — after all, life is a journey. Whether your idea of paradise is relaxing with a massage, getting out on the water, or exploring nature’s beauty, we’ve got everything under the sun, sky and tide.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.
We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!
Job Overview
Overall management responsibility for the operation of the hotel including profitability, guest service, product quality, and overall cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel property. Operation of the hotel will be within the framework of approved 1) annual budget, 2) annual marketing plan, 3) annual capital expenditure plan, 4) annual wage plan, and always within the framework of all Company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Executive Committee
- Lead the Executive Committee utilizing a participative style: be readily available and effectively communicate with each member, coordinate the operation of each individual's department and special projects, and assist in identifying problems and solutions.
- Guide the committee in dealing with the hotel's problems and opportunities in order to best serve the financial interests of the property.
Operating Budget
- Development of annual operating budget which will serve as an operating plan and define required levels of achievement.
- Assure achievement of annual budget in revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.
Departmental Objectives
- Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date.
- Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.
Forecasting
- Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures.
- Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.
P & L Statement Critique
- Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business.
- Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments.
- Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.
Staff Relations
- Develop a high level of esprit de corps and loyalty to the hotel and to the company in order to reduce turnover and increase employee morale.
- Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development.
- Be visible and available to all hourly personnel in accordance with the Company's open door policy.
- Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.
Staff Evaluation
- Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff.
- Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.
Staff Hiring
- Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management.
Cost Controls
- Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.
Wage and Salary Administration
- Review all wage and salary increases assuring compliance with wage scales and compensation philosophies as outlined in the Company's management manuals.
Future Business
- Quarterly review of future bookings of room nights and banquet sales, early identification of weak periods, implementing yield management practices.
Pricing
- Quarterly review of pricing including review of cost increases and competitive pricing in room rates, restaurant, lounge and banquet areas.
- Assure recommendation and implementation of price increases on a timely basis.
Inspection
- Regular personal inspection of guest rooms, public areas, back of house, banquet function set-ups. Assure that written lists are developed of corrective actions required for implementation by housekeeping, maintenance and operating departments.
- Guest service through leadership and example, establish a friendly, courteous, service-oriented approach to guests that is exhibited by all hotel employees.
- Establish and implement guest service standards for all departments, periodically review, identify problems and corrective actions.
Property Maintenance
- Assure that an on-going program is followed in regular repair and upkeep of the facility, landscape and equipment by developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program.
Marketing Plan
- Development of annual sales and marketing plan.
- Monitor implementation of marketing plan action steps.
Sales Management
- Regular review of sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by the sales department.
- Regularly review individual productivity taking corrective action and guiding as needed.
- Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business.
- Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.
Food and Beverage Promotion
- Monitor the success of F&B promotion programs. Take corrective actions as required.
- Monitor sales levels in order to take steps to reverse negative sales trends.
Credit
- Maintain credit policies at Front Office, Sales and Catering.
- Attend credit meetings and assist in developing action plans, supervise collections of major accounts, review of aging reports and approval of write-offs.
Front Office Management
- Regular review of Front Office results in order to maximize room revenue.
- Identify problem areas and initiate solutions.
Community Relations
- Represent the hotel within the local community, positioning the hotel as a good corporate citizen that is involved and supportive of community affairs.
Policies and Procedures
- Assure that all Company policies and procedures are fully implemented throughout the hotel.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.
Experience
Previous experience as General Manager or Assistant General Manager at a similar size and type of hotel, previous experience as Department Head at same facility.
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.
- Requires considerable working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
- Requires studying, analyzing and interpreting complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.
- Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures for guidance and keeping the General Manager informed of general direction.
- Requires highly developed communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients.
- Must have excellent speech and written skills in order to communicate with managers, guests and employees.
- Must have excellent literacy skills necessary for reports, policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.
- Must have mobility to walk through the front and the back of the hotel.
- Climbing approximately 20-30 steps 10% of the week.
- Physically able to regularly inspect all areas of interior and exterior of facility.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
Benefits:
- Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
- Unlimited paid time off
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
- Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
Why us?
Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a General Manager to join us at the NEW Margaritaville in Savanaha, GA! Margaritaville is so much more than just a place to rest your head — after all, life is a journey. Whether your idea of paradise is relaxing with a massage, getting out on the water, or exploring nature’s beauty, we’ve got everything under the sun, sky and tide.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.
We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!
Job Overview
Overall management responsibility for the operation of the hotel including profitability, guest service, product quality, and overall cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel property. Operation of the hotel will be within the framework of approved 1) annual budget, 2) annual marketing plan, 3) annual capital expenditure plan, 4) annual wage plan, and always within the framework of all Company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Executive Committee
- Lead the Executive Committee utilizing a participative style: be readily available and effectively communicate with each member, coordinate the operation of each individual's department and special projects, and assist in identifying problems and solutions.
- Guide the committee in dealing with the hotel's problems and opportunities in order to best serve the financial interests of the property.
Operating Budget
- Development of annual operating budget which will serve as an operating plan and define required levels of achievement.
- Assure achievement of annual budget in revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.
Departmental Objectives
- Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date.
- Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.
Forecasting
- Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures.
- Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.
P & L Statement Critique
- Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business.
- Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments.
- Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.
Staff Relations
- Develop a high level of esprit de corps and loyalty to the hotel and to the company in order to reduce turnover and increase employee morale.
- Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development.
- Be visible and available to all hourly personnel in accordance with the Company's open door policy.
- Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.
Staff Evaluation
- Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff.
- Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.
Staff Hiring
- Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management.
Cost Controls
- Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.
Wage and Salary Administration
- Review all wage and salary increases assuring compliance with wage scales and compensation philosophies as outlined in the Company's management manuals.
Future Business
- Quarterly review of future bookings of room nights and banquet sales, early identification of weak periods, implementing yield management practices.
Pricing
- Quarterly review of pricing including review of cost increases and competitive pricing in room rates, restaurant, lounge and banquet areas.
- Assure recommendation and implementation of price increases on a timely basis.
Inspection
- Regular personal inspection of guest rooms, public areas, back of house, banquet function set-ups. Assure that written lists are developed of corrective actions required for implementation by housekeeping, maintenance and operating departments.
- Guest service through leadership and example, establish a friendly, courteous, service-oriented approach to guests that is exhibited by all hotel employees.
- Establish and implement guest service standards for all departments, periodically review, identify problems and corrective actions.
Property Maintenance
- Assure that an on-going program is followed in regular repair and upkeep of the facility, landscape and equipment by developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program.
Marketing Plan
- Development of annual sales and marketing plan.
- Monitor implementation of marketing plan action steps.
Sales Management
- Regular review of sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by the sales department.
- Regularly review individual productivity taking corrective action and guiding as needed.
- Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business.
- Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.
Food and Beverage Promotion
- Monitor the success of F&B promotion programs. Take corrective actions as required.
- Monitor sales levels in order to take steps to reverse negative sales trends.
Credit
- Maintain credit policies at Front Office, Sales and Catering.
- Attend credit meetings and assist in developing action plans, supervise collections of major accounts, review of aging reports and approval of write-offs.
Front Office Management
- Regular review of Front Office results in order to maximize room revenue.
- Identify problem areas and initiate solutions.
Community Relations
- Represent the hotel within the local community, positioning the hotel as a good corporate citizen that is involved and supportive of community affairs.
Policies and Procedures
- Assure that all Company policies and procedures are fully implemented throughout the hotel.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.
Experience
Previous experience as General Manager or Assistant General Manager at a similar size and type of hotel, previous experience as Department Head at same facility.
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.
- Requires considerable working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
- Requires studying, analyzing and interpreting complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.
- Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures for guidance and keeping the General Manager informed of general direction.
- Requires highly developed communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients.
- Must have excellent speech and written skills in order to communicate with managers, guests and employees.
- Must have excellent literacy skills necessary for reports, policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.
- Must have mobility to walk through the front and the back of the hotel.
- Climbing approximately 20-30 steps 10% of the week.
- Physically able to regularly inspect all areas of interior and exterior of facility.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
Benefits:
- Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
- Unlimited paid time off
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
- Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Hotel Manager
Target properties with dedicated HR teams
Large hotel brands and management companies have in-house HR and legal resources to handle visa sponsorship. Smaller independent properties often lack the infrastructure. Focus your applications on full-service hotels with 100 or more rooms.
Highlight revenue and operations metrics
Hotel managers are evaluated on occupancy rates, RevPAR, guest satisfaction scores, and cost control. Lead with concrete numbers from your experience. Employers weighing sponsorship costs need evidence you directly impact the bottom line.
Pursue department head roles during OPT
Front office manager, food and beverage manager, and rooms division manager titles carry more weight than general supervisor roles. These positions document management-level experience, which supports your specialty occupation case when your employer files for H-1B.
Raise sponsorship before offer stage when possible
Mentioning OPT work authorization during early interviews avoids surprises later. Prepare a one-sentence explanation of your timeline, your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and the steps your employer needs to take. Confidence removes friction.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-open employers
Not every hotel listing mentions visa sponsorship, but Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have sponsored international workers before. Targeting those properties directly saves time and significantly improves your chances of reaching the offer stage.
Hotel Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hotel Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the role is defined and what degree your employer requires. Hotel Manager positions that demand a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, hotel administration, or business generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles where any unrelated degree or no degree is acceptable are harder to support. The job description your employer writes matters significantly.
Can I work as a Hotel Manager on OPT without any additional authorization?
Yes. If your degree is in hospitality, hotel management, tourism, or a related field, working as a Hotel Manager falls within the practical training scope of F-1 OPT. Your work must be directly related to your major. If you hold a STEM-eligible degree, you may also qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you more time to secure H-1B sponsorship.
How do I find Hotel Manager jobs where employers are open to sponsoring OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for international students and surfaces hospitality employers with a history of sponsoring work visas. Large branded hotel groups, resort operators, and hospitality management companies tend to have the legal infrastructure to support sponsorship. Filtering by employer type and visa-friendliness on Migrate Mate is the most efficient starting point.
What happens to my OPT status if I am promoted or change properties within the same hotel group?
A promotion within the same employer generally does not create an OPT issue as long as the new role remains related to your degree field. Moving to a different property under the same parent company is typically treated the same way. If you change employers entirely, you must update your SEVP portal within 10 days. Consult your DSO before any employment change to stay compliant.
Is hotel management a realistic path to long-term U.S. work authorization beyond OPT?
Yes, with the right employer and role structure. Hospitality companies that operate full-service hotels, luxury resorts, and casino properties have sponsored H-1B and even green card petitions for management-track employees. Building a track record in revenue management, operations leadership, or a specialized function strengthens your case. Starting your conversations about long-term sponsorship early in your OPT period gives employers time to plan.