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Hotel management and hospitality roles can qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a relevant degree and falls within a recognized professional category. Canadian citizens get same-day border approval while Mexican nationals apply at a U.S. consulate. Employer support is required for both nationalities.
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JOB SUMMARY
Functions as the strategic business leader of property operations and acts as General Manager in his/her absence. Areas of responsibility include Front Office, Retail/Gift Shops, Recreation/Fitness Center, Housekeeping, Security/Loss Prevention, Engineering/Maintenance, Food and Beverage/Culinary and Event Management, where applicable. Position works with direct reports (Executive Committee members and department heads) to develop and implement the operations strategy and ensuring implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensuring operations meet the brand’s target customer needs, ensuring employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes financial performance. As a member of the Executive Committee, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 8 years’ experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area.
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- 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 6 years’ experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Profitability and Departmental Budgets
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Keeps operations team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.
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Ensures that all operational areas have an atmosphere that is conducive to the overall guest experience.
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Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Operations is performing against budget.
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Ensures capital expenditure funds are being used to address the priorities outlined in the service strategy.
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Works with direct reports to determine areas of concern and establishing ways to improve the departments’ financial performance.
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Strives to maintain profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction.
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Identifies and analyzes operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
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Coaches and supports operations team to effectively manage occupancy & rate, wages and controllable expenses.
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Reviews the Wage Progress Report and compares budgeted wages to actual wages, coaching direct reports to address problem areas and holds team accountable for results.
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Develops an operational strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.
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Makes and executes key decisions to keep property moving forward towards achievement of goals.
Managing Property Operations
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Strives to improve service performance.
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Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding operational goals to produce desired results on a continuous basis.
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Ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary.
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Ensures core elements of the service strategy are in place to produce the desired results.
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Tours building on a regular basis speaking with employees and guests to understand business needs and assess operational opportunities.
Leading Property Operations Teams
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Establishes a vision for product and service delivery on property.
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Champions the brand’s service vision for product and service delivery and ensuring alignment amongst the property leadership team.
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Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities
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Observes service behaviors of employees and providing feedback to individuals and/or managers.
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Hires operations management team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation.
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Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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Utilizes an “open door” policy and reviewing employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
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Stays knowledgeable of leadership talent in the property.
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Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participating in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with guests and employees.
LOCATION
Location: 315 E Dean St, Aspen, Colorado, United States, 81611
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full Time
POSITION TYPE
Position Type: Management
PAY RANGE
Pay Range: $163,000-$222,600 annually
BONUS ELIGIBLE
Bonus Eligible: Y
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
We’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family, enrich your wellbeing, empower your career, and spark new adventures. Benefits eligibility and options may vary depending on employment status, position and location.
Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Hotel
Match your degree to the role
TN visa eligibility hinges on a direct connection between your credential and the job title. A hospitality management or business administration degree supports hotel general manager roles far more cleanly than a general arts degree.
Target hotels with HR infrastructure
Full-service hotels and branded properties under major flags are far more likely to have in-house HR teams familiar with TN sponsorship paperwork than independent boutique properties, which often lack the administrative capacity to navigate the process.
Request a detailed offer letter
Your offer letter must specify your job title, duties, educational requirement, and start date. CBP officers scrutinize this document at the border, so vague language like 'hotel operations role' creates unnecessary risk of a secondary review.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time if hotels have no experience with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters hotel and hospitality roles by employers with recent visa filings, so your outreach targets decision-makers who already understand the sponsorship process and may be open to supporting TN candidates.
Prepare Canadian credentials for border entry
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a port of entry without a prior visa appointment. Bring your degree transcripts, the certified offer letter, and any professional credentials like a hospitality certification to support your case on the spot.
Understand Mexican nationals face a separate process
Mexican professionals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate rather than a land border. Book your consulate appointment early, since wait times at high-demand posts like Mexico City can run several weeks during peak hiring seasons.
Hotel TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do hotel jobs qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Some hotel roles do, but the position must require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field like hospitality management or business administration. Front-desk and housekeeping roles generally don't qualify. General manager, revenue manager, and food and beverage director positions are more likely to meet the specialty occupation standard under USMCA.
How does TN compare to H-1B for hotel professionals?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you aren't competing against tens of thousands of other applicants for a limited number of slots. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and a lottery selection. For qualified Canadian hotel professionals, TN is faster and more predictable. Mexican nationals face a consular step but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
Where can I find hotel employers that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find hotel and hospitality employers with a documented history of TN or H-1B sponsorship. Rather than applying broadly and hoping a property understands work authorization, you can focus your search on employers who have already demonstrated they'll support the process and know what's required.
What documents does a hotel employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must issue a formal offer letter that identifies your job title, a summary of your duties, the educational requirement for the role, and your intended start date. This letter is the centerpiece of your TN application. For Canadians presenting at the border, CBP reviews it directly. For Mexican nationals, the consular officer reviews it as part of the visa packet.
Can I switch hotel employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you must have a new TN approval in place before starting work at the new hotel. Your TN status is tied to a specific employer and role, so a job change requires a fresh application. Canadians can process this at a port of entry, while Mexican nationals need to return to a U.S. consulate or file a change of status with USCIS from inside the country.