Hospitality Jobs in Florida with F-1 CPT Sponsorship

Florida's hospitality industry is one of the largest in the country, driven by Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Marriott and Hilton properties across Miami Beach, and a cruise industry centered in Miami and Port Canaveral. F-1 students can use Curricular Practical Training to gain paid work experience in hotels, resorts, food service, and event management while completing their degree.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,751+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type99% On-site
Top LocationOrlando, FL
Most JobsTroon

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Four Seasons
Concierge
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Four Seasons
New 22m ago
Concierge
Four Seasons
Naples, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Boucher Brothers
Beach Attendant
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Boucher Brothers
New 2h ago
Beach Attendant
Boucher Brothers
Miami Beach, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
$14/hr - $25/hr
On-Site
None
201-500

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Travel + Leisure Co.
In-House Marketing Coordinator
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Travel + Leisure Co.
New 2h ago
In-House Marketing Coordinator
Travel + Leisure Co.
Daytona Beach, Florida
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Marketing
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
High School
10,000+

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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Assistant Front Office Manager
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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
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Assistant Front Office Manager
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
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Delaware North
Concessions Barback
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Delaware North
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Concessions Barback
Delaware North
Miami, Florida
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Cleaning & Housekeeping
Hospitality Management
$16.00/hr - $16.00/hr
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None
10,000+

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Job Roles in Hospitality in Florida

Hospitality & Guest Services930 jobs
Customer Service & Support812 jobs
Food Service734 jobs
Hospitality Management613 jobs
Cleaning & Housekeeping265 jobs
Customer Service157 jobs
Sales122 jobs
Administrative & Office Support105 jobs
Human Resources89 jobs
Maintenance & Repair66 jobs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitality companies in Florida sponsor F-1 CPT visas?

Large hospitality employers with established internship and cooperative education programs are the most common CPT sponsors in Florida. Walt Disney World's College Program in Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, and major hotel groups like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt properties across Miami, Orlando, and Tampa have historically participated in structured CPT arrangements. Cruise lines headquartered in Miami, including Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean, also hire CPT students for shore-side operations roles.

Which cities in Florida have the most hospitality F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?

Orlando leads the state due to its theme parks, convention centers, and resort concentration, making it one of the densest hospitality job markets in the country for CPT students. Miami follows closely, with its luxury hotel corridor along Collins Avenue, international tourism traffic, and cruise industry headquarters. Tampa and Fort Lauderdale also offer meaningful volume, particularly in hotel operations, food and beverage management, and event services.

What types of hospitality roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Florida?

CPT eligibility depends on whether the position is directly tied to your academic program, not the job title itself. That said, roles in hotel operations, food and beverage management, event coordination, revenue management, guest services, and resort administration commonly align with hospitality and tourism degree programs. Your Designated School Official must authorize CPT before you begin work, and the role must reflect the practical component of your curriculum.

How do I find hospitality F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Florida?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and visa holders, making it easier to filter for hospitality F-1 CPT roles in Florida without sorting through postings that don't offer sponsorship. You can search by visa type, industry, and state to surface employers actively hiring CPT students in markets like Orlando and Miami. Always confirm CPT authorization with your DSO before accepting any offer.

Are there any Florida-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in the hospitality industry?

Florida's hospitality industry is heavily seasonal, with peak hiring around summer tourism, the winter snowbird season, and major events like Art Basel Miami and Orlando convention season. Some employers structure internships to align with these peaks, which can affect CPT authorization timing relative to your academic calendar. Florida also has no state income tax, which affects your net pay, though federal tax obligations still apply to F-1 students on CPT.

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