Hotel Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Hotel visa sponsorship jobs in Texas span luxury resorts in San Antonio's River Walk corridor, major convention hotel clusters in Houston and Dallas, and destination properties in Austin. Large operators like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt maintain a significant Texas presence and have established track records of sponsoring international hospitality professionals for roles ranging from front office management to culinary positions.
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At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is seeking an Event Sales Manager to join our exciting and fun events teams. The Grand Hyatt consists of 1003 guest rooms and 115,000 square feet of event space. We are seeking a motivated and creative new leader to take advantage of unique opportunities to impress and delight our future groups within the local market. Come join our family at and you will have the chance to sell a grand experience to our guests!
The Event Sales Manager is responsible for capturing local catering business (weddings, galas, Social and Corporate events) while maximizing banquet space to meet and exceed sales goals. Primary sales efforts are in banquet food, beverage and room rental to include but not limited to selling and servicing, conducting hotel tours, tastings, menu planning, agenda setting, and hotel meeting services. Duties also include contract review and facilitating communication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff and clients to ensure a high level of service. This is not a remote position, and hotel presence is required.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Responsible for increasing overall revenue per attendee by upselling techniques, rooms management strategies, value added offerings and other creative methods
- Manage meeting space and adjust in order to ensure maximum potential revenue
- Maintain price integrity both in rooms and food and beverage
- Relay accurate forecast information for rolling forecasts
- Manage retention, reactivation and acquisition accounts to capture future business
- Adhere to prospecting standards and goals
- Engage with meeting planners, outside vendors on set-up details for events
- Timely follow up with internal and external clients
Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3-5 years of hotel event sales/event planning, completed Event Management trainee program or comparable experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree and/or 3+ years of hotel and/or food & beverage experience preferred
- Must be experienced in general computer knowledge and programs
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
- Present a confident and professional appearance
- Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment
- Strong time management & multi-tasking skills with the ability to work well under pressure
- Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to exceed standards and expectations
- Experience in creative development of marketing concepts, custom proposals and promotional events to increase local event sales
- Understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
- Have comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants and engineering
- Knowledge of meeting room set-ups and capabilities, sleeping room configurations and types
Regular schedule is Monday through Friday, however, on occasion, working on weekends and holidays might be required.
BENEFITS:
- On-site hotel covered parking at a discounted monthly or daily rate, or free VIA Bus pass
- Complimentary onsite cafeteria
- Full Health Benefits offered after 30 days of employment
- 401k options and match
- Employee Stock option plan
- Paid Time Off
- Eligible for Hyatt’s Sales Performance Incentive Program
- Discounted and complimentary hotel accommodations anywhere in the world
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
SUMMARY
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is seeking an Event Sales Manager to join our exciting and fun events teams. The Grand Hyatt consists of 1003 guest rooms and 115,000 square feet of event space. We are seeking a motivated and creative new leader to take advantage of unique opportunities to impress and delight our future groups within the local market. Come join our family at and you will have the chance to sell a grand experience to our guests!
The Event Sales Manager is responsible for capturing local catering business (weddings, galas, Social and Corporate events) while maximizing banquet space to meet and exceed sales goals. Primary sales efforts are in banquet food, beverage and room rental to include but not limited to selling and servicing, conducting hotel tours, tastings, menu planning, agenda setting, and hotel meeting services. Duties also include contract review and facilitating communication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff and clients to ensure a high level of service. This is not a remote position, and hotel presence is required.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Responsible for increasing overall revenue per attendee by upselling techniques, rooms management strategies, value added offerings and other creative methods
- Manage meeting space and adjust in order to ensure maximum potential revenue
- Maintain price integrity both in rooms and food and beverage
- Relay accurate forecast information for rolling forecasts
- Manage retention, reactivation and acquisition accounts to capture future business
- Adhere to prospecting standards and goals
- Engage with meeting planners, outside vendors on set-up details for events
- Timely follow up with internal and external clients
Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3-5 years of hotel event sales/event planning, completed Event Management trainee program or comparable experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree and/or 3+ years of hotel and/or food & beverage experience preferred
- Must be experienced in general computer knowledge and programs
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
- Present a confident and professional appearance
- Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment
- Strong time management & multi-tasking skills with the ability to work well under pressure
- Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to exceed standards and expectations
- Experience in creative development of marketing concepts, custom proposals and promotional events to increase local event sales
- Understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
- Have comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants and engineering
- Knowledge of meeting room set-ups and capabilities, sleeping room configurations and types
Regular schedule is Monday through Friday, however, on occasion, working on weekends and holidays might be required.
BENEFITS:
- On-site hotel covered parking at a discounted monthly or daily rate, or free VIA Bus pass
- Complimentary onsite cafeteria
- Full Health Benefits offered after 30 days of employment
- 401k options and match
- Employee Stock option plan
- Paid Time Off
- Eligible for Hyatt’s Sales Performance Incentive Program
- Discounted and complimentary hotel accommodations anywhere in the world
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for hotel jobs in Texas?
The most active sponsors for hotel roles in Texas are large international hotel groups with substantial Texas footprints, including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels, and IHG. These companies operate multiple full-service properties across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, and have dedicated HR infrastructure to support H-1B visa and other sponsorship filings for management and specialized roles.
Which visa types are most common for hotel roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for hotel roles that qualify as specialty occupations, typically management positions requiring a relevant bachelor's degree such as Hotel Administration, Hospitality Management, or Business. The H-2B visa is used for seasonal non-agricultural workers in roles like housekeeping or banquet staff. Executive and managerial transfers within multinational hotel groups may also qualify for the L-1 visa.
How to find hotel visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters hotel jobs in Texas specifically by visa sponsorship availability, saving you from manually screening hundreds of postings. Focus your search on full-service and luxury properties in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, where sponsorship activity is highest. Roles in revenue management, food and beverage management, and hotel operations leadership are among the most frequently sponsored categories on the platform.
Which cities in Texas have the most hotel visa sponsorship jobs?
Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth lead in hotel sponsorship volume due to their large convention hotel clusters and international business travel demand. San Antonio is notable for tourism-driven hospitality, with properties along the River Walk frequently hiring for management roles. Austin's rapid growth has expanded its hospitality sector significantly, particularly around the Austin Convention Center and luxury downtown properties.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for hotel visa sponsorship?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage comparisons employers must meet under H-1B Labor Condition Application requirements. The state's large hospitality industry and year-round tourism season in cities like San Antonio and Galveston create more sustained sponsorship demand than seasonal markets. Candidates with degrees from Texas hospitality programs, such as those from the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College, often have direct employer pipelines into major hotel groups operating in the state.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored hotel jobs in Texas?
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.