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Hotel Operations Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with hospitality degrees, since most roles require a directly related bachelor's or master's degree, exactly what OPT demands. Your 12-month authorization window is enough to clear a typical 60- to 90-day hiring process and demonstrate value before your employer considers H-1B visa sponsorship.
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This role is based at one of our corporate offices in McLean, VA or Dallas, TX, or Remote (California or Atlanta preferred)
You will be a Manager on Hilton's Americas Marketing team - reporting into our Director, Hotel Level Marketing Agency Solutions. You will be part of the broader Commercial Services organization collaborating with revenue management, sales, and analytics - the core of Hilton's commercial engine, to deliver profitable growth.
Join our newly launched in-house marketing agency, where creativity meets performance. You will help shape our transformation by leading multi-channel marketing campaigns with the goal of driving commercial performance.
This strategic role blends creativity, digital marketing expertise, data-driven execution, and hotel partnership together. You will manage a portfolio of hotels, improve paid media strategies, and ensure engagement in our Hotel Level Marketing Program.
What you'll do during a typical day:
- Strategic Partner to Hotels in High-Revenue Markets and Key Assets: You will oversee the digital media performance for a portfolio of hotels in high-revenue markets and key assets. You will be the primary marketing advisor and craft tailored paid media marketing strategies.
- Campaign Strategy and Optimization: You will provide budget and investment recommendations, translate commercial performance data into insights, and lead the strategy of multi-channel marketing campaigns. This includes the execution of paid search, paid social, metasearch, and more.
- Data Analysis: You will analyze commercial performance data using analysis tools and storytelling performance to hotels and Sr. Leadership.
How you'll collaborate with others:
- You will meet with the hotels in your assigned portfolio and communicate campaign performance, risks, and opportunities.
- You will be the central liaison between the hotel, agency partners, and Enterprise partner teams.
- You will have direct-line reports, serving in a leadership role.
Projects you'll take ownership of:
- Program Innovation & Advocacy: Understand hotel needs and identify opportunities for program evolution and advancement.
- Testing & Growth: Lead proactive media testing opportunities.
- Core Focus Area: You will oversee subject matter and act as the central resource and lead projects related to this subject matter expertise.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Five (5) years of professional work experience
- Expertise in Meta and Google Ads, including campaign strategy and optimization across Search, Display, and Video, with an understanding of audience targeting, bidding strategies, and performance measurement
- Willing to travel up to 20%
It would be useful if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
- Experience working within Salesforce and Adobe Analytics
- Professional certifications from Google and Meta
- Experience analyzing data and using data analysis tools to guide strategic decisions
- People leadership and experience mentoring others
- A marketing or media agency background, including client-facing account management experience
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
- Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $77,500 – $100,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.
LI-REMOTE
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.
Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
This role is based at one of our corporate offices in McLean, VA or Dallas, TX, or Remote (California or Atlanta preferred)
You will be a Manager on Hilton's Americas Marketing team - reporting into our Director, Hotel Level Marketing Agency Solutions. You will be part of the broader Commercial Services organization collaborating with revenue management, sales, and analytics - the core of Hilton's commercial engine, to deliver profitable growth.
Join our newly launched in-house marketing agency, where creativity meets performance. You will help shape our transformation by leading multi-channel marketing campaigns with the goal of driving commercial performance.
This strategic role blends creativity, digital marketing expertise, data-driven execution, and hotel partnership together. You will manage a portfolio of hotels, improve paid media strategies, and ensure engagement in our Hotel Level Marketing Program.
What you'll do during a typical day:
- Strategic Partner to Hotels in High-Revenue Markets and Key Assets: You will oversee the digital media performance for a portfolio of hotels in high-revenue markets and key assets. You will be the primary marketing advisor and craft tailored paid media marketing strategies.
- Campaign Strategy and Optimization: You will provide budget and investment recommendations, translate commercial performance data into insights, and lead the strategy of multi-channel marketing campaigns. This includes the execution of paid search, paid social, metasearch, and more.
- Data Analysis: You will analyze commercial performance data using analysis tools and storytelling performance to hotels and Sr. Leadership.
How you'll collaborate with others:
- You will meet with the hotels in your assigned portfolio and communicate campaign performance, risks, and opportunities.
- You will be the central liaison between the hotel, agency partners, and Enterprise partner teams.
- You will have direct-line reports, serving in a leadership role.
Projects you'll take ownership of:
- Program Innovation & Advocacy: Understand hotel needs and identify opportunities for program evolution and advancement.
- Testing & Growth: Lead proactive media testing opportunities.
- Core Focus Area: You will oversee subject matter and act as the central resource and lead projects related to this subject matter expertise.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Five (5) years of professional work experience
- Expertise in Meta and Google Ads, including campaign strategy and optimization across Search, Display, and Video, with an understanding of audience targeting, bidding strategies, and performance measurement
- Willing to travel up to 20%
It would be useful if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
- Experience working within Salesforce and Adobe Analytics
- Professional certifications from Google and Meta
- Experience analyzing data and using data analysis tools to guide strategic decisions
- People leadership and experience mentoring others
- A marketing or media agency background, including client-facing account management experience
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
- Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $77,500 – $100,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.
LI-REMOTE
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Hotel Operations Manager
Target multi-property hotel groups over independents
Large hotel groups like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship. Independent properties rarely have immigration infrastructure in place, making sponsorship conversations far more complicated.
Lead with your OPT start date early in conversations
Hiring managers in hospitality often confuse OPT with complicated visa processes. Clarifying upfront that you're already authorized to work, with a specific end date, removes the biggest objection before it becomes a reason to pass on your application.
Frame your international background as a revenue asset
Hotel groups actively serve global travelers. Your language skills, cultural fluency, and international perspective are directly tied to guest satisfaction scores and repeat bookings, position them as business value, not a personal detail, throughout every interview.
Pursue roles with structured management training programs
Branded hotel chains run formal management development tracks that cycle through rooms, food and beverage, and front office. These rotational programs create clear paper trails of specialty occupation work, which strengthens a future H-1B petition considerably.
Raise H-1B sponsorship before accepting any offer
Don't wait until your OPT is running out. Ask during final-round interviews whether the property has sponsored H-1B visas before. A company that has never sponsored is unlikely to start under deadline pressure, and you need that information early.
Use your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Hospitality management programs accredited under STEM-designated CIP codes may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO, that extension buys meaningful additional time to secure H-1B sponsorship.
Hotel Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Hotel Operations Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in hospitality management, hotel administration, or a closely related field. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your major area of study. A hospitality degree supporting a Hotel Operations Manager role is a straightforward match. Unrelated degrees in fields like computer science would not qualify for this specific job category.
Does a Hotel Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Generally yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like hospitality management or business administration. The key is that the job description must mandate a degree rather than treat one as preferred. Roles that accept any degree field regardless of discipline are harder to support under the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
Where can I find Hotel Operations Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't work with OPT. Searching there surfaces hotel operations roles at companies that have a track record of supporting international candidates through OPT and into H-1B sponsorship.
How much time does my OPT give me to secure sponsorship in a hotel operations role?
Standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization. H-1B petitions for the April lottery must be filed in March, so your timing relative to the lottery cycle matters significantly. If your OPT starts after April, you'll likely need to work through one full cap season before a petition can be filed on your behalf, making STEM OPT extension eligibility worth investigating immediately.
Are there specific hotel brands more likely to sponsor OPT students in operations roles?
Brands with large corporate structures and global workforces tend to have established immigration programs. Companies like Marriott International, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG have all filed H-1B petitions for hospitality management roles in past years, which you can verify through publicly available Department of Labor disclosure data. Smaller boutique properties and regional independents file far less frequently.