Sports H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Colorado's ski resorts, whitewater outfitters, and mountain sports operators rely heavily on seasonal H-2B visa workers to staff up each winter and summer. Employers like Vail Resorts, Steamboat Ski Resort, and Arkansas Valley Adventure are among those that have filed H-2B petitions. Positions concentrate around mountain towns including Vail, Steamboat Springs, Aspen, and Breckenridge.
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Company Description
Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Each Limelight hotel is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you and set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.
Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028).
For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.
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Position Summary
The Restaurant Manager is responsible for maintaining financial profitability, high service level, excellent guest response, and upkeep of the operation. Additional responsibilities include setting up floor, hands-on management during service, payroll and administrative duties, and ongoing training. This position reports to the Director of Outlets & Beverage.
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $72,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.
Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 3, 2026.
Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing, coaching, correcting employees, maintaining a positive atmosphere & upholding standard
- Assist in interviewing, selection, training and retention of employees
- Produce weekly schedules according to budget and forecasted numbers
- Responsible for the financial success of the operation
- Conducts daily inspection of restaurant and equipment to ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling and hygiene standards
- Manages inventory and purchases food and supplies
- Complete and assign daily preparation lists
- Communicate with Director of Outlets & Beverage as needed regarding inventory, ordering and menu details such as pricing information
- Ensures customer satisfaction with all aspects of the restaurant and dining experience
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
- 2 years of management experience in a Food Service environment required
- Hospitality management related degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of purchasing, scheduling and payroll systems required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills English skills, Spanish a plus
- Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations whether they be customer or employee related
- Ability to work under stressful circumstances
- Ability to delegate work to others
Additional Information
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
- Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
Job Benefits
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
- Flexible Spending Account Programs
- Life Insurance Programs
- Paid Time Off Programs
- Paid Leave Programs
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
- Other company perks
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.
For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks
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H-2B Sports Job Roles in Colorado
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Which sports companies sponsor H-2B visas in Colorado?
Colorado's H-2B visa sports sponsorship is dominated by ski resort operators and outdoor recreation companies. Vail Resorts, which operates Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek, has a well-documented history of H-2B filings for seasonal resort staff. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and Aspen Skiing Company have also appeared in Department of Labor disclosure data. Rafting and adventure outfitters in the Arkansas River corridor round out the employer pool.
Which cities in Colorado have the most sports H-2B sponsorship jobs?
The highest concentration of sports H-2B jobs in Colorado clusters around mountain resort communities. Vail and Beaver Creek lead due to the scale of Vail Resorts operations. Steamboat Springs, Aspen, and Breckenridge are also significant hubs. In summer, Buena Vista and Salida attract rafting and outdoor guide employers along the Arkansas River. Denver-area sports employers tend to hire full-time staff and are less common H-2B sponsors.
What types of sports roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Colorado?
H-2B covers temporary nonagricultural work, so qualifying sports roles are seasonal and clearly tied to a peak period. Common examples in Colorado include ski lift operators, snowmaking technicians, ski patrol support staff, terrain park crew, rafting guides, zipline attendants, and equipment rental technicians. Roles must be temporary in nature, meaning the employer's need for the position ends when the season does, not just that the individual worker is temporary.
How do I find sports H-2B sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international workers seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to surface H-2B sports roles in Colorado directly. Beyond that, monitoring Department of Labor H-2B job order postings and checking Colorado ski resort career pages before each season opens are practical steps. Filing windows open months ahead of the season start, so searching early matters.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for H-2B sports sponsorship?
Colorado's two distinct peak seasons, ski season running roughly November through April and summer outdoor season from May through September, shape how H-2B petitions are structured here. Employers must demonstrate the temporary nature of the need, which the seasonal calendar supports clearly. High demand from multiple large resort operators means H-2B cap slots can fill quickly in competitive filing periods. Workers should also be aware that mountain towns have limited affordable housing, which affects the practical side of accepting a seasonal role.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B sports jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.