Catering Coordinator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Catering Coordinator roles in the U.S. can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, food service, or a related field. Employers in hotel groups, universities, and corporate dining regularly file Labor Condition Applications for this role.
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Hotel Alpenrock brings a fresh take on mountain hospitality to Breckenridge, Colorado. Inspired by the town’s adventurous spirit and gold-rush roots, our four-star service mountain modern hotel delivers authentic local character, and easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor adventure. Located at the base of Peak 9 and steps from historic downtown, Hotel Alpenrock is designed to help guests experience the very best of Breckenridge.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we believe hospitality is about enriching lives—one experience at a time. Our team members create memorable stays for travelers from around the world while building genuine connections with our guests and our community. Through thoughtful service, collaboration, and creativity, we bring the spirit of Breckenridge to life for every guest who walks through our doors.
We’re looking for curious, independent thinkers who bring energy, creativity, and have a passion for hospitality. At Hotel Alpenrock, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, contribute ideas, and be part of building Breckenridge’s newest luxury hotel. If you are here for the outdoors, value great teamwork, and want to create unforgettable experiences, meet us in the mountains.
The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.
Job Overview
The Sales & Catering Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Sales department at Hotel Alpenrock, including group sales, catering, weddings, social events, and conference services. This position serves as an initial point of contact for incoming sales and catering inquiries, qualifies and distributes leads to the appropriate Sales Manager, and supports event coordination, client communication, departmental reporting, and event documentation.
The role supports the sales and event planning process through timely lead management, accurate information, and effective coordination between clients, Sales, Conference Services, and hotel operations.
Responsibilities
Keep opportunities moving
- Be a welcoming first point of contact for incoming sales and catering inquiries by phone, email, website, and hotel lead platforms.
- Learn about each client’s needs, including dates, guestroom requirements, attendance, meeting space, catering, budget, and decision timeline.
- Direct qualified leads to the appropriate Sales Manager and help ensure inquiries are acknowledged within 24 business hours.
- Keep lead records, assignments, and activity details accurate and up to date in Delphi and other sales systems.
- Support sales reports, prospecting projects, departmental meetings, and other administrative needs.
Help create memorable events
- Support the planning of meetings, weddings, social events, private dining experiences, and catering functions.
- Assist Conference Services with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), menus, event diagrams, timelines, group resumes, and other important documents.
- Help gather and confirm details such as guest counts, dietary needs, audiovisual requirements, room setups, and special requests.
- Coordinate client planning meetings, tastings, site visits, and other event-related appointments.
- Share event updates with the right hotel teams and help keep everyone informed as plans come together.
Make every connection count
- Communicate with clients, meeting planners, wedding couples, and hotel partners with warmth, professionalism, and follow-through.
- Assist with site inspections, hotel tours, itineraries, welcome gifts, and VIP amenities.
- Work closely with Sales, Conference Services, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and other departments to support a smooth experience from planning through execution.
- Help coordinate client appreciation events, sales luncheons, familiarization visits, and promotional activities.
- Keep sales materials, catering menus, event files, and client-facing resources organized and current.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school diploma or vocational secretarial.
Experience
Previous sales, hospitality, and secretarial experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
- Advanced knowledge/use of Microsoft Word applications: Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
- Alphabetizing, grammar and punctuation skills.
- Standard business letter formats.
- Strong editing skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate clearly with customers and other departments by phone or in person.
- Able to read contracts and letters.
- Able to use computers.
- Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
- Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients. Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
Benefits
- Winter Housing Stipend
- Epic Local Pass or End of Season Bonus
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Salary
USD $26.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
ID: 2026-34018
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Property: Hotel Alpenrock
Outlet: Hotel
Category: Sales & Marketing
Min: USD $26.00/Hr.
Max: USD $28.00/Hr.
Tipped Position: No
Address : 550 Village Rd
City : Breckenridge
State : Colorado
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
Why us?
Hotel Alpenrock brings a fresh take on mountain hospitality to Breckenridge, Colorado. Inspired by the town’s adventurous spirit and gold-rush roots, our four-star service mountain modern hotel delivers authentic local character, and easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor adventure. Located at the base of Peak 9 and steps from historic downtown, Hotel Alpenrock is designed to help guests experience the very best of Breckenridge.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we believe hospitality is about enriching lives—one experience at a time. Our team members create memorable stays for travelers from around the world while building genuine connections with our guests and our community. Through thoughtful service, collaboration, and creativity, we bring the spirit of Breckenridge to life for every guest who walks through our doors.
We’re looking for curious, independent thinkers who bring energy, creativity, and have a passion for hospitality. At Hotel Alpenrock, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, contribute ideas, and be part of building Breckenridge’s newest luxury hotel. If you are here for the outdoors, value great teamwork, and want to create unforgettable experiences, meet us in the mountains.
The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.
Job Overview
The Sales & Catering Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Sales department at Hotel Alpenrock, including group sales, catering, weddings, social events, and conference services. This position serves as an initial point of contact for incoming sales and catering inquiries, qualifies and distributes leads to the appropriate Sales Manager, and supports event coordination, client communication, departmental reporting, and event documentation.
The role supports the sales and event planning process through timely lead management, accurate information, and effective coordination between clients, Sales, Conference Services, and hotel operations.
Responsibilities
Keep opportunities moving
- Be a welcoming first point of contact for incoming sales and catering inquiries by phone, email, website, and hotel lead platforms.
- Learn about each client’s needs, including dates, guestroom requirements, attendance, meeting space, catering, budget, and decision timeline.
- Direct qualified leads to the appropriate Sales Manager and help ensure inquiries are acknowledged within 24 business hours.
- Keep lead records, assignments, and activity details accurate and up to date in Delphi and other sales systems.
- Support sales reports, prospecting projects, departmental meetings, and other administrative needs.
Help create memorable events
- Support the planning of meetings, weddings, social events, private dining experiences, and catering functions.
- Assist Conference Services with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), menus, event diagrams, timelines, group resumes, and other important documents.
- Help gather and confirm details such as guest counts, dietary needs, audiovisual requirements, room setups, and special requests.
- Coordinate client planning meetings, tastings, site visits, and other event-related appointments.
- Share event updates with the right hotel teams and help keep everyone informed as plans come together.
Make every connection count
- Communicate with clients, meeting planners, wedding couples, and hotel partners with warmth, professionalism, and follow-through.
- Assist with site inspections, hotel tours, itineraries, welcome gifts, and VIP amenities.
- Work closely with Sales, Conference Services, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and other departments to support a smooth experience from planning through execution.
- Help coordinate client appreciation events, sales luncheons, familiarization visits, and promotional activities.
- Keep sales materials, catering menus, event files, and client-facing resources organized and current.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school diploma or vocational secretarial.
Experience
Previous sales, hospitality, and secretarial experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
- Advanced knowledge/use of Microsoft Word applications: Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
- Alphabetizing, grammar and punctuation skills.
- Standard business letter formats.
- Strong editing skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate clearly with customers and other departments by phone or in person.
- Able to read contracts and letters.
- Able to use computers.
- Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
- Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients. Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
Benefits
- Winter Housing Stipend
- Epic Local Pass or End of Season Bonus
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Salary
USD $26.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.
ID: 2026-34018
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Property: Hotel Alpenrock
Outlet: Hotel
Category: Sales & Marketing
Min: USD $26.00/Hr.
Max: USD $28.00/Hr.
Tipped Position: No
Address : 550 Village Rd
City : Breckenridge
State : Colorado
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Catering Coordinator
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your degree field must align directly with catering coordination. A hospitality management, food service administration, or culinary arts degree strengthens the specialty occupation argument. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE from USCIS.
Target institutional employers over independent caterers
Universities, hospital systems, hotel chains, and corporate campuses have dedicated HR teams familiar with LCA filings. Independent catering companies rarely have the infrastructure or budget to sponsor work visas for coordinator-level roles.
Look up prevailing wages before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified prevailing wage for catering coordinator roles in your target city. If an employer's offer falls below that wage level, USCIS will reject the LCA, stalling your sponsorship before it starts.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate's job board by catering and hospitality roles to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that claim they sponsor but have no DOL certification track record for this role type.
Clarify your OPT or status timeline with HR early
Catering coordinators often start in banquet or events roles on OPT before moving into coordination. Confirm with HR whether the full coordinator title will be listed on the I-129 petition, since job title mismatches between the LCA and actual duties cause RFEs.
Prepare an O*NET task alignment document
Employers filing an H-1B for a catering coordinator need to show USCIS the role requires a specific degree. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your role and map your actual job duties to it. This document becomes part of the specialty occupation evidence in the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a catering coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as hospitality management or food service administration. If the employer's job description accepts any bachelor's degree, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status. A tightly written job description tied to a specific degree field strengthens the petition significantly.
Which visa types realistically cover catering coordinator sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path if the role meets specialty occupation requirements. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3 visa, which has a separate annual cap and no lottery. TN visa status is not an option for catering coordinators since the role doesn't appear on the USMCA profession list. For roles that are genuinely temporary or seasonal, H-2B visa may apply, though it covers temporary non-agricultural work only and requires a separate DOL temporary labor certification.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored catering coordinator visas before?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can browse companies that have already gone through the DOL certification process for hospitality and catering roles. This matters because sponsorship willingness varies widely even among large hotel groups and food service contractors.
Can a catering coordinator role support a green card sponsorship?
Yes, through the EB-3 skilled worker category, which requires at least two years of training or experience. The employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available. Catering coordinator roles can qualify, but PERM for hospitality positions often draws DOL audit scrutiny because wage levels in the industry vary significantly by region and employer type.
Does the H-1B cap apply to catering coordinator roles at universities or nonprofits?
Cap-exempt status depends on the employer, not the role. Universities and affiliated nonprofits are generally cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. If you're targeting catering coordinator roles at a university dining service or academic medical center, confirm with HR whether the institution qualifies as cap-exempt before mapping your timeline around the annual selection process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Catering Coordinator jobs?
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.