Hospitality Jobs in Minnesota with Green Card Sponsorship
Minnesota's hospitality sector spans major hotel brands, convention-centered employers in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and resort operations near Duluth and the Boundary Waters region. Large employers like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt properties operating in the Twin Cities metro have established records of sponsoring permanent residence for qualified hospitality professionals in management, culinary, and operations roles.
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Get Access To All JobsNow Hiring: Front Desk Agents – Flexible / Supplemental Shifts Available
Must have current or previous hotel front desk experience. We are looking for individuals who are able to pickup shifts to support call-offs, vacation coverage, and high occupancy days.
We are looking for dependable team members who are ready to contribute to a positive guest experience and support daily operations.
HYATT PLACE ST. PAUL/DOWNTOWN
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown, a modern hotel in the Lowertown neighborhood of St. Paul, greets guests with 149 guest rooms and suites, The Placery at the lobby bar, an indoor pool and almost 3,000 sq. ft. of event space. The hotel is on Kellogg Boulevard at Jackson Street and walking distance to the Union Depot Light Rail Stop to Minneapolis — with free parking for employees in the hotel garage.
Job overview
Guest Service Representatives are often the first in-person contact for hotel guests. Serving as a brand ambassador, you are engaging, attentive, service-oriented and a creative problem solver. You know that a great experience means taking an interest in getting to know our guests before they even arrive.
To put it simply: the primary responsibility is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, resolve guest concerns, execute brand standards and maintain excellent communication at all times.
The day-to-day
- Check all hotel guests in and out in a confident, professional and personalized manner.
- Welcomes and registers hotel guests, explain the accommodations and establish credit or method of payment.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of hotel information, including but not limited to room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, amenities, the local area and other general product knowledge, and answer guest inquiries.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with LodgeWorks’ standards as required by scheduling, which varies according to hotel needs.
- Comply with LodgeWorks’ standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Take hotel reservations accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure that immediate response is given to every guest comment and concern to ensure it is resolved in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
- Maintain accuracy with all accounting, cash handling and billing procedures.
- Ensure that all calls are answered in a courteous, professional and efficient manner.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
- Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests in emergencies.
- Use hotel communication tools to log and notify fellow associates and supervisors of pertinent information.
- Accomplish deep-cleaning tasks of guest rooms.
- Ensure that we always follow the LodgeWorks and OSHA standards.
- Assist in any other task or duties as requested by management.
Who you are
- A team player with a heart for hospitality.
- An excellent communicator.
- Entrepreneurial at heart and innovative in mind.
- Naturally curious and value listening to solve problems.
- An expert in prioritizing with the ability to use time wisely.
- Dedicated with a strong work ethic and can work both individually and with a team.
- Steadfastly driven to ensure the safety and security of the guests and their belongings.
- Comfortable following directions, guidelines and work objectives.
- Capable of exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
- Capable of standing for an entire shift or for an extended amount of time.
- Capable of reaching overhead, utilizing both hands, leaning over, stooping and kneeling.
- A plus: Practiced, with six months' related experience in hospitality or a service industry.
- A must: Eager to be part of a great work culture and team.
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:
- PTO
- Hotel and restaurant discounts available at select LodgeWorks properties
- Health, vision and dental benefits
- 401(k) plans with matching contributions
- Paid holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability (company sponsored)
- Referral bonuses
- Flexible spending accounts
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- You are checking in guests, the phone is ringing, and a guest approaches the desk looking to purchase an item from the market. What do you do first?
- Front desk roles require accuracy with payments, reservations, and guest information. How do you ensure you don’t make mistakes?
- How many shifts per week are you realistically hoping to pick up in a flexible, as-needed role?
- When offered a shift on short notice, how likely are you to accept it?
- This role does not have a set weekly schedule and is based on picking up shifts as needed (call-offs, vacations, and high occupancy days). Are you comfortable working an inconsistent, as-needed schedule?
Education
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience
Hotel: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute
Saint Paul, MN 55101 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Now Hiring: Front Desk Agents – Flexible / Supplemental Shifts Available
Must have current or previous hotel front desk experience. We are looking for individuals who are able to pickup shifts to support call-offs, vacation coverage, and high occupancy days.
We are looking for dependable team members who are ready to contribute to a positive guest experience and support daily operations.
HYATT PLACE ST. PAUL/DOWNTOWN
Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown, a modern hotel in the Lowertown neighborhood of St. Paul, greets guests with 149 guest rooms and suites, The Placery at the lobby bar, an indoor pool and almost 3,000 sq. ft. of event space. The hotel is on Kellogg Boulevard at Jackson Street and walking distance to the Union Depot Light Rail Stop to Minneapolis — with free parking for employees in the hotel garage.
Job overview
Guest Service Representatives are often the first in-person contact for hotel guests. Serving as a brand ambassador, you are engaging, attentive, service-oriented and a creative problem solver. You know that a great experience means taking an interest in getting to know our guests before they even arrive.
To put it simply: the primary responsibility is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, resolve guest concerns, execute brand standards and maintain excellent communication at all times.
The day-to-day
- Check all hotel guests in and out in a confident, professional and personalized manner.
- Welcomes and registers hotel guests, explain the accommodations and establish credit or method of payment.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of hotel information, including but not limited to room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, amenities, the local area and other general product knowledge, and answer guest inquiries.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with LodgeWorks’ standards as required by scheduling, which varies according to hotel needs.
- Comply with LodgeWorks’ standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Take hotel reservations accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure that immediate response is given to every guest comment and concern to ensure it is resolved in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
- Maintain accuracy with all accounting, cash handling and billing procedures.
- Ensure that all calls are answered in a courteous, professional and efficient manner.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
- Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests in emergencies.
- Use hotel communication tools to log and notify fellow associates and supervisors of pertinent information.
- Accomplish deep-cleaning tasks of guest rooms.
- Ensure that we always follow the LodgeWorks and OSHA standards.
- Assist in any other task or duties as requested by management.
Who you are
- A team player with a heart for hospitality.
- An excellent communicator.
- Entrepreneurial at heart and innovative in mind.
- Naturally curious and value listening to solve problems.
- An expert in prioritizing with the ability to use time wisely.
- Dedicated with a strong work ethic and can work both individually and with a team.
- Steadfastly driven to ensure the safety and security of the guests and their belongings.
- Comfortable following directions, guidelines and work objectives.
- Capable of exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
- Capable of standing for an entire shift or for an extended amount of time.
- Capable of reaching overhead, utilizing both hands, leaning over, stooping and kneeling.
- A plus: Practiced, with six months' related experience in hospitality or a service industry.
- A must: Eager to be part of a great work culture and team.
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:
- PTO
- Hotel and restaurant discounts available at select LodgeWorks properties
- Health, vision and dental benefits
- 401(k) plans with matching contributions
- Paid holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability (company sponsored)
- Referral bonuses
- Flexible spending accounts
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- You are checking in guests, the phone is ringing, and a guest approaches the desk looking to purchase an item from the market. What do you do first?
- Front desk roles require accuracy with payments, reservations, and guest information. How do you ensure you don’t make mistakes?
- How many shifts per week are you realistically hoping to pick up in a flexible, as-needed role?
- When offered a shift on short notice, how likely are you to accept it?
- This role does not have a set weekly schedule and is based on picking up shifts as needed (call-offs, vacations, and high occupancy days). Are you comfortable working an inconsistent, as-needed schedule?
Education
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience
Hotel: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute
Saint Paul, MN 55101 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Which hospitality companies sponsor Green Card visas in Minnesota?
Large hotel groups with a significant presence in the Twin Cities, including Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt-affiliated properties, have sponsored permanent residence for hospitality workers. Major convention and event venues, casino resort operators, and multi-unit restaurant groups in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro are also among the employers that have filed sponsorship petitions. Sponsorship is most common in management, executive chef, and specialized operations roles.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most hospitality Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis and Saint Paul account for the largest share of hospitality Green Card sponsorship activity in Minnesota, driven by the concentration of full-service hotels, convention properties, and restaurant groups in the metro area. Bloomington, home to the Mall of America and several large hotel properties, is also a notable source of sponsorship opportunities. Duluth sees some activity tied to its waterfront hospitality and resort sector.
What types of hospitality roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Minnesota?
Green Card sponsorship in hospitality most commonly applies to roles that are difficult to fill locally over the long term. In Minnesota, these tend to include general managers, food and beverage directors, executive chefs, front office managers, and catering or events directors. Roles requiring specialized culinary training or multi-unit operational experience are more likely to attract employer-sponsored permanent residence petitions than entry-level positions.
How do I find hospitality Green Card sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship, including Green Card-sponsored hospitality roles in Minnesota. You can filter by state, visa type, and industry to surface employers actively hiring for sponsored positions. Focusing your search on full-service hotel groups, large event venues, and established restaurant companies in the Twin Cities metro gives you the strongest pool of potential sponsoring employers.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in hospitality?
Minnesota's hospitality sector has a pronounced seasonal dimension, with resort and tourism activity peaking in summer and winter. Employers in year-round operations, particularly large Twin Cities hotels and convention properties, tend to be better positioned to sustain the multi-year sponsorship process that Green Card petitions require. The PERM labor certification process obligates employers to conduct documented local recruitment before sponsoring a foreign worker, which can be more straightforward in specialized roles where local candidate pools are limited.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card hospitality jobs in Minnesota?
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.
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