OPT Shift Manager Jobs
Shift Manager jobs on OPT are available across retail, food service, logistics, and hospitality. Most roles require hands-on supervisory experience and fall outside the STEM OPT extension, so your standard 12-month OPT period typically applies. Employers in high-turnover industries often hire quickly, making timing your application relative to your OPT start date critical.
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The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
As a Poker Shift Manager, you play a key role in fostering a smooth, professional, and welcoming environment for both guests and team members. You’ll lead daily Poker Room operations, support your team, resolve guest concerns, and ensure exceptional service while upholding compliance standards and overseeing tournament activities. Proficiency in Bravo Poker software is essential, including the ability to utilize Bravo to coordinate and manage poker tournaments.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Operate all aspects of Bravo Poker Software and assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Poker Room by ensuring efficiency through consistent enforcement of company policies, adherence to standard operating procedures, and application of sound management practices.
- Ensure efficient operations that maintain a professional, friendly, and courteous atmosphere that provide guests with exceptional gaming experiences, and foster a work environment that encourages teamwork, recognition, performance feedback, and employee satisfaction.
- Ensure quality hiring, training, and succession planning aligned with the company’s diversity commitment, maintain compliance with policies and legal requirements, and uphold the company’s status quo third party representation philosophy.
- Oversee assigned shifts to ensure operational compliance with Gaming Control Board regulations and Title 31 requirements, while maintaining the confidentiality of all company documents and records within your area of responsibility.
- Ensure the execution of games are within compliance of state and property regulations and policies and inform Surveillance and Gaming Control Agency agents if tampering or cheating is suspected.
- Monitor activity at Poker tables to include seating issues, game decisions, guest disputes, and suspicious activity and escalate to Poker Manager if necessary, notifying a supervisor and/or Security of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged theft.
- Facilitate Poker Cage transactions.
- Review all Poker Room advertisements for accuracy, and assure they are prepared in a timely fashion.
- Input player information into Patron Management software, verify guest play time and issue comps.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of prior relevant experience required.
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
- Free meals in our employee dining room.
- Free parking on and off shift.
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees).
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
Las Vegas, Nevada
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
As a Poker Shift Manager, you play a key role in fostering a smooth, professional, and welcoming environment for both guests and team members. You’ll lead daily Poker Room operations, support your team, resolve guest concerns, and ensure exceptional service while upholding compliance standards and overseeing tournament activities. Proficiency in Bravo Poker software is essential, including the ability to utilize Bravo to coordinate and manage poker tournaments.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Operate all aspects of Bravo Poker Software and assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Poker Room by ensuring efficiency through consistent enforcement of company policies, adherence to standard operating procedures, and application of sound management practices.
- Ensure efficient operations that maintain a professional, friendly, and courteous atmosphere that provide guests with exceptional gaming experiences, and foster a work environment that encourages teamwork, recognition, performance feedback, and employee satisfaction.
- Ensure quality hiring, training, and succession planning aligned with the company’s diversity commitment, maintain compliance with policies and legal requirements, and uphold the company’s status quo third party representation philosophy.
- Oversee assigned shifts to ensure operational compliance with Gaming Control Board regulations and Title 31 requirements, while maintaining the confidentiality of all company documents and records within your area of responsibility.
- Ensure the execution of games are within compliance of state and property regulations and policies and inform Surveillance and Gaming Control Agency agents if tampering or cheating is suspected.
- Monitor activity at Poker tables to include seating issues, game decisions, guest disputes, and suspicious activity and escalate to Poker Manager if necessary, notifying a supervisor and/or Security of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged theft.
- Facilitate Poker Cage transactions.
- Review all Poker Room advertisements for accuracy, and assure they are prepared in a timely fashion.
- Input player information into Patron Management software, verify guest play time and issue comps.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of prior relevant experience required.
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
- Free meals in our employee dining room.
- Free parking on and off shift.
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees).
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Shift Manager
Apply before your OPT starts
Retail and food service chains often have multi-week onboarding timelines. Submitting applications two to three months before your OPT start date gives employers time to complete hiring without waiting on your work authorization.
Highlight supervisory volume in your resume
Shift Manager roles are evaluated on team size, throughput metrics, and scheduling ownership. Quantify how many employees you supervised and the volume you managed, such as daily transactions or units processed, to stand out immediately.
Confirm your OPT is tied to your degree field
Most Shift Manager positions are non-STEM, so they won't qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your original major before applying to avoid mismatched expectations with employers about how long you can work without sponsorship.
Target multi-location employers for transfer flexibility
Large regional or national operators can transfer you between locations without restarting hiring. This matters if your OPT authorization is location-agnostic and you want to stay employed if your initial site closes or restructures.
Address your authorization window proactively with employers
Many employers in operations don't sponsor visas. Being upfront that you're authorized for 12 months filters out dead ends early and lets you focus energy on employers genuinely open to sponsorship or long-term contract arrangements.
Pursue employers with H-1B sponsorship history in management roles
Some hospitality and logistics companies have sponsored H-1B visas for operations and management positions. Researching sponsorship history before applying helps you prioritize outreach toward companies already familiar with the process.
Shift Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Shift Manager on OPT?
Yes, Shift Manager roles are generally eligible for OPT work authorization if the position is related to your field of study. Business, hospitality management, and operations degrees commonly align with supervisory roles. Non-STEM majors will have a 12-month OPT period, so timing your job search and offer acceptance carefully is important.
Do Shift Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Shift Manager positions do not typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Most roles in retail, food service, and logistics are not classified under STEM degree categories. If your degree is in a STEM field and the employer can frame the role around technical functions, an immigration attorney can assess whether an extension argument holds.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Shift Manager roles?
H-1B sponsorship for Shift Manager positions is uncommon but not unheard of. Specialty occupation requirements under the H-1B make it harder to qualify management roles unless they involve specialized knowledge or a direct degree requirement. Large hospitality or logistics companies with dedicated immigration programs are your best targets. Migrate Mate lists employers with sponsorship histories to help you narrow your search.
How should I handle the OPT authorization gap between jobs?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment for non-STEM students. If you leave one Shift Manager role before securing another, that gap counts toward your 90-day limit. Report any employment changes to your DSO promptly and update your SEVIS record. Staying within the limit protects your immigration status and any future visa applications.
What types of employers hire Shift Managers on OPT?
Retail chains, quick-service restaurants, warehousing and distribution companies, and hotel operations are the most active hirers for Shift Manager roles. Many of these employers have experience with work-authorized candidates and structured onboarding timelines. Migrate Mate is the best place to browse Shift Manager openings from employers open to OPT candidates, without sifting through listings that require sponsorship.