Hospitality Assistant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Hospitality Assistant roles can support visa sponsorship through H-2B visa for seasonal positions or H-1B visa for supervisory and specialty roles requiring a degree. Employers in hotels, resorts, and event venues have filed sponsorship applications, but competition is real and documentation requirements vary by visa type.
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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Lead Backstage Hospitality Assistant ensures artists and crews have an excellent experience on show days, as well as supporting the Event Management team on show tasks for shopping & artist/talent needs. You’ll prep and maintain dressing rooms, fulfill rider items, coordinate catering, and respond to real-time needs, working closely with stage management and production. You'll assist in training and supporting the Backstage Hospitality Assistants.
This role pays an hourly rate of $26.00 - $28.00. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The Historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre, located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, California, reopened on December 1, 2025, after a $34 million dollar restoration. The theater hosts 120+ events per year, including hosting the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Palm Springs Symphony, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus, Palm Springs Pops Orchestra, Modernism Week, Palm Springs Jazz Festival, and many national touring acts. The theater capacity is 700 seats.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Event Manager with hospitality ordering, pre-shopping riders, and itemizing receipts for show settlement.
- Assisting with hotel bookings for talent, managing and maintaining a list of inquiries and booking information.
- Lead, train, and guide the Backstage Hospitality Assistants.
- Prepare dressing rooms according to artist riders (stock beverages/snacks, set towels/toiletries, and tidy/refresh between sets).
- Coordinate catering: place/pick up orders, set up buffet/green rooms, label allergens, replenish, and break down; keep backstage food areas sanitary and presentable.
- Run show-day errands (within policy) and manage receipts; maintain petty cash/expense logs. This including Runner shifts as determined per show needs.
- Backstage support: assist with load-in/load-out of hospitality items; keep traffic lanes clear; maintain a clean, safe, ADA-aware environment.
- Liaise with artist reps, stage management, and FOH/operations to handle last-minute requests professionally and discreetly.
- Inventory & reset: track stock levels; restock and reset hospitality areas post event.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in hospitality, catering, events, or theater/venue operations (backstage or FOH).
- Calm, organized multi-tasker with excellent communication and a service mindset.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, move carts, and stand/walk for extended periods.
- Flexible availability (nights/weekends/holidays as scheduled).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local errands (mileage reimbursed per policy).
- Riverside County Food Handler Certificate (required for anyone handling food/beverages/utensils).
- California ABC Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification if your shifts include setting/serving alcoholic beverages (must be certified within 60 days of first alcoholic service shift; certification valid 3 years).
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Lead Backstage Hospitality Assistant ensures artists and crews have an excellent experience on show days, as well as supporting the Event Management team on show tasks for shopping & artist/talent needs. You’ll prep and maintain dressing rooms, fulfill rider items, coordinate catering, and respond to real-time needs, working closely with stage management and production. You'll assist in training and supporting the Backstage Hospitality Assistants.
This role pays an hourly rate of $26.00 - $28.00. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The Historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre, located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, California, reopened on December 1, 2025, after a $34 million dollar restoration. The theater hosts 120+ events per year, including hosting the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Palm Springs Symphony, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus, Palm Springs Pops Orchestra, Modernism Week, Palm Springs Jazz Festival, and many national touring acts. The theater capacity is 700 seats.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Event Manager with hospitality ordering, pre-shopping riders, and itemizing receipts for show settlement.
- Assisting with hotel bookings for talent, managing and maintaining a list of inquiries and booking information.
- Lead, train, and guide the Backstage Hospitality Assistants.
- Prepare dressing rooms according to artist riders (stock beverages/snacks, set towels/toiletries, and tidy/refresh between sets).
- Coordinate catering: place/pick up orders, set up buffet/green rooms, label allergens, replenish, and break down; keep backstage food areas sanitary and presentable.
- Run show-day errands (within policy) and manage receipts; maintain petty cash/expense logs. This including Runner shifts as determined per show needs.
- Backstage support: assist with load-in/load-out of hospitality items; keep traffic lanes clear; maintain a clean, safe, ADA-aware environment.
- Liaise with artist reps, stage management, and FOH/operations to handle last-minute requests professionally and discreetly.
- Inventory & reset: track stock levels; restock and reset hospitality areas post event.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in hospitality, catering, events, or theater/venue operations (backstage or FOH).
- Calm, organized multi-tasker with excellent communication and a service mindset.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, move carts, and stand/walk for extended periods.
- Flexible availability (nights/weekends/holidays as scheduled).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local errands (mileage reimbursed per policy).
- Riverside County Food Handler Certificate (required for anyone handling food/beverages/utensils).
- California ABC Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification if your shifts include setting/serving alcoholic beverages (must be certified within 60 days of first alcoholic service shift; certification valid 3 years).
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Hospitality Assistant
Match your role to the right visa
Hospitality Assistant positions at hotels and resorts often qualify for H-2B as temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work, not H-1B. Confirm the employer's intended visa type before applying so your credentials align with what they'll actually file.
Document hands-on experience by venue type
Employers filing H-2B temporary labor certifications must show no qualified U.S. workers are available. Your resume should itemize specific environments like resort front desk, banquet service, or catering operations rather than listing generic hospitality duties.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find hospitality employers with confirmed H-2B or H-1B filing history, searchable by city and role. Targeting employers who've filed before cuts the time you spend chasing companies with no sponsorship infrastructure in place.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
H-2B requires employers to pay the prevailing wage certified by DOL. Run your target location and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation so you know the floor and can flag underpayment early.
Ask employers about their H-2B timing and cap window
H-2B is capped at 66,000 visas per year, split across two half-year periods. If a resort missed the first allocation window, your start date shifts. Ask directly whether they've already secured a temporary labor certification for your season.
Get a written job offer before USCIS filing begins
For H-2B, the employer files both a DOL temporary labor certification and an I-129 petition with USCIS. Neither can proceed without a confirmed offer for a specific role, start date, and end date. Secure that in writing before any paperwork moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visas can sponsor a Hospitality Assistant role?
Most Hospitality Assistant positions qualify under H-2B, which covers temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work. This applies to roles at hotels, resorts, event venues, and restaurants during peak periods. If the role is supervisory and requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, H-1B may apply, but most front-line hospitality assistant positions do not meet the specialty occupation threshold USCIS requires.
Does a Hospitality Assistant role require a college degree for sponsorship?
Not for H-2B. That visa is based on temporary need and prevailing wage compliance, not educational credentials. H-1B does require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, so it's rarely used for standard hospitality assistant duties. If your target employer is pursuing H-1B for a hospitality role, ask specifically how they justify the specialty occupation requirement to USCIS.
How do I find hospitality employers who actually sponsor visas?
Browse Migrate Mate's job board to find hospitality employers with verified sponsorship filing history. Searching there focuses your applications on companies that have already committed resources to visa filings, rather than those that mention sponsorship loosely in job ads without following through on the process.
What is the H-2B cap and how does it affect my application timeline?
H-2B has a statutory cap of 66,000 visas per fiscal year, divided equally between the first and second halves. Demand frequently exceeds supply, especially in resort and hospitality sectors. Employers must time their DOL temporary labor certification and USCIS I-129 filing carefully to hit an open allocation window, which directly affects when you can start work.
Can a Hospitality Assistant switch employers while on an H-2B visa?
H-2B is employer-specific and job-specific. If you change employers, the new employer must file a separate I-129 petition and obtain their own DOL temporary labor certification for your position. You cannot simply transfer the existing approval. This makes employer selection particularly important before you enter the country on H-2B status.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Hospitality Assistant 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.