Hospitality Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship in the hospitality industry is mostly limited to seasonal H-2B visas and J-1 exchange programs for entry-level positions. Management roles at large hotel chains and resort companies can qualify for H-1B sponsorship if they require a degree in hospitality management or a related field. L-1 transfers are common for managers moving within international hotel brands like Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt. The H-2B visa cap fills up fast, so timing your application is critical. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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INTRODUCTION
LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. We often say, “parking is our industry, but people are our passion.” Our mission is to “create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients.” When it comes to parking, we’re experts!
The LAZ Hospitality silo is a unique team within LAZ Parking dedicated to growth through operational and financial excellence. The Hospitality team specializes in Hotel Partnerships across the country and excels at developing relationships through training, human connection, and career development for our employees and partners.
Base Pay: $100k - 105k
Bonus Potential: Up to 15%
THE SPIRIT OF THE POSITION:
The Director of Operations, Hospitality supports the General Manager with a complete oversight for financial, operational, safety and service success at all hotels within the market. The DOO is directly responsible for all operational aspects in the city/market with oversight from the General Manager.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
- Responsible for the financial, operational, safety and service success at all hotels within the market.
- Managing, planning, scheduling, training, and directing the activities of all hospitality management.
- Ensure that increased revenue, controlled expenses, and customer satisfaction is maximized by maintaining the highest level of safety & service thresholds and initiatives that are aligned with the expectations of our various clients.
- Additional duties as assigned.
PEOPLE
- Ensure daily stand up meetings and resume meetings scheduled by client are attended by either Area Managers, Hospitality Managers or Assistant Hospitality Managers.
- Ensure LAZ internal stand up meetings (Pre-Shifts) are held each shift through Hospitality Managers, Assistant Hospitality Managers, Supervisors, or Shift Leads.
- Assist with the management and development of the Hotel teams to accomplish annual and periodic goals/initiatives, while embodying and using LAZ Parking’s culture as a guideline.
- Identify high potential employees to support the organization’s continued growth, both within your region and outside.
- Actively participate in the recruiting and onboarding process all Hospitality accounts.
- Ensure all safety initiatives from the National Safety & Training Manager, Hospitality are rolled out to new and existing employees.
- Process and resolve any and all safety concerns within Hospitality accounts, using the National Safety & Training Manager, Hospitality as a resource where needed.
- Managing, planning, scheduling, training, and directing the activities of the Hospitality Silo within the market.
PRODUCT
- Drive service results and establish goals by monitoring and responding to results from LAZ Service Shopper Reports and hotel internal service metrics.
- Responsible for cultivating client relationships and business retention.
- Implement and complete other projects, programs, and initiatives that may arise from the operation of assigned hotel(s).
- Understand, implement, and deliver all requirements that are outlined within the contractual agreement between LAZ Parking and our clients.
- Responsible for planning and executing plan for the opening of all new hospitality locations within the market.
- Participate in any and all proposals, underwriting, and presentations for hospitality related business development within the market.
- Prepare, review, and submit parking agreements within the market to the General Manager for completion.
PROFIT
- Responsible for ensuring claims and safety related training, prevention initiatives, and claims processing including claims investigation, client and guest follow-up, and compliant reporting are occurring consistently within the market.
- Responsible for overall financial success including audit compliance and ensuring Hospitality accounts follow audit protocol.
- Responsible for ensuring payroll processing is completed successfully at all hospitality accounts; Including sign off on hours in timely manner; collaboration with the local payroll department to ensure pay data is completed properly; and working with Human Resources Business Partner to ensure proper wage and hour compliance.
- Responsible for ensuring LHIST data is entered daily and accurately within the silo.
- Responsible for financial management of all hospitality locations and ensuring adherence to budget and revenue enhancements as it relates to staffing, scheduling and operational expenses.
- Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual financial and operational reports as required.
- Preparation and completion of budgets/monthly reviews of profit/loss for their assigned portfolio.
- Monitor, review, and analyze the market rate structures.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
Experience:
- 5+ years Management experience.
- Must have experience managing P&Ls.
- Must be willing to travel to different hospitality locations on a daily/weekly basis as needed to support operations.
- Prior experience in the hospitality industry (Parking, Restaurants, Hotels, etc) is preferred.
- Experience managing multi-site facilities is required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Previous experience working in fast-paced environment with high customer expectations.
- Ability to cultivate the client-LAZ relationship.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point and General Microsoft Office Applications.
SKILLS:
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
- Ability to speak, read, and comprehends the English language.
- Must be open to feedback, differing opinions and other points of view.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
- Demonstrate the ability to seek improvement.
- Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Willingness to work in the elements – heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
- Ability to lift, push and pull at least 50 pounds.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.
FLSA Status: Exempt
LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.
LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.

How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Hospitality
Use a J-1 hospitality program as your entry point
J-1 intern and trainee programs with designated sponsors like CIEE, InterExchange, and Cultural Vistas place hospitality professionals at U.S. hotels and resorts. Completing a J-1 program lets you build U.S. work experience and professional relationships that can lead to longer-term sponsorship. Some host employers offer H-1B sponsorship to J-1 trainees who demonstrate exceptional performance.
Target management-track positions at major hotel brands
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Accor operate management training programs that can lead to H-1B-eligible positions like hotel general manager, revenue manager, or regional operations director. These corporate-level roles require a bachelor's degree in hospitality management and involve strategic decision-making, which supports the specialty occupation classification. Major brands have the scale and legal resources to navigate the sponsorship process.
Earn a CHA or CHIA credential to strengthen your profile
The Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) and Certified Hospitality Industry Analyst (CHIA) from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) are recognized industry credentials. These certifications demonstrate professional-level knowledge of hotel operations, finance, and management. They help establish hospitality management as a specialized discipline in visa petitions.
Apply to hospitality employers in seasonal tourism markets
Hotels, resorts, and event venues in areas like Orlando, Las Vegas, Hawaii, ski resorts, and coastal vacation destinations have predictable seasonal labor needs. Employers in these markets are experienced with H-2B visa processing for seasonal positions and often rehire returning workers. Building a relationship with a seasonal employer can lead to multi-year H-2B placements or eventual sponsorship for a permanent management role.
Develop revenue management and data analytics skills
Revenue management, dynamic pricing, and hospitality analytics roles are growing in demand and clearly qualify as specialty occupations. Proficiency in revenue management systems like IDeaS or Duetto, combined with data analysis skills in Excel and SQL, positions you for roles that hotels struggle to fill. These positions sit at the intersection of hospitality knowledge and quantitative analysis, making the sponsorship case straightforward.
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What visa options are available for hospitality workers in the U.S.?
The H-2B visa is the primary pathway for temporary or seasonal hospitality positions like hotel housekeeping, resort operations, and event staffing. The annual H-2B cap is 66,000 visas, split between the first and second halves of the fiscal year. For management-level positions that require a bachelor's degree in hospitality management or a related field, the H-1B visa is an option. J-1 exchange visitor programs also bring international hospitality professionals to the U.S. for internship and trainee programs.
How does the H-2B visa process work for hospitality jobs?
The H-2B process is employer-driven - you cannot apply on your own. The employer must demonstrate that the need is temporary (seasonal, peak-load, one-time, or intermittent) and that there are not enough qualified U.S. workers available. The employer files with the Department of Labor and then submits the petition to USCIS. Due to the 66,000 annual cap, petitions are often filed months in advance, and the cap frequently fills quickly.
Can hospitality managers qualify for H-1B visas?
Yes. Hotel general managers, revenue management analysts, food and beverage directors, and event planning managers may qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field. Major hotel brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt have corporate and property-level management positions that meet this threshold. A degree from a recognized hospitality program strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
What is the J-1 hospitality trainee program?
The J-1 visa trainee category allows international hospitality professionals with a degree and at least one year of experience (or five years of experience without a degree) to train in the U.S. for up to 18 months. The intern category is available to current students or recent graduates for up to 12 months. These programs are administered through designated J-1 sponsor organizations and provide hands-on experience at U.S. hotels, resorts, and restaurants.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Hospitality jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a hospitality in Florida will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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