Hotel General Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Hotel General Manager roles can qualify for H-1B visa or EB-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management or a related field. Large hotel groups and international chains are the most active sponsors, but independent properties occasionally file too, especially for candidates with branded property experience.
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Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city. Newly transitioned from The W New Orleans, this soft-branded Renaissance hotel blends modern luxury with the distinctive, spirited essence of New Orleans—where history, music, and cuisine converge. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the city's lively energy and unparalleled hospitality, while offering guests an unforgettable experience surrounded by historic architecture, jazz-filled streets, and world-class service.
JOB OVERVIEW
Overall management responsibility for the operation of the hotel including profitability, guest service, product quality, and overall cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel property. Operation of the hotel will be within the framework of approved 1) annual budget, 2) annual marketing plan, 3) annual capital expenditure plan, 4) annual wage plan, and always within the framework of all Company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Executive Committee
- Lead the Executive Committee utilizing a participative style: be readily available and effectively communicate with each member, coordinate the operation of each individual's department and special projects, and assist in identifying problems and solutions.
- Guide the committee in dealing with the hotel's problems and opportunities in order to best serve the financial interests of the property.
Operating Budget
- Development of annual operating budget which will serve as an operating plan and define required levels of achievement.
- Assure achievement of annual budget in revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.
Departmental Objectives
- Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date.
- Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.
Forecasting
- Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures.
- Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.
P & L Statement Critique
- Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business.
- Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments.
- Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.
Staff Relations
- Develop a high level of esprit de corps and loyalty to the hotel and to the company in order to reduce turnover and increase employee morale.
- Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development.
- Be visible and available to all hourly personnel in accordance with the Company's open door policy.
- Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.
Staff Evaluation
- Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff.
- Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.
Staff Hiring
- Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management.
Cost Controls
- Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.
Wage and Salary Administration
- Review all wage and salary increases assuring compliance with wage scales and compensation philosophies as outlined in the Company's management manuals.
Future Business
- Quarterly review of future bookings of room nights and banquet sales, early identification of weak periods, implementing yield management practices.
Pricing
- Quarterly review of pricing including review of cost increases and competitive pricing in room rates, restaurant, lounge and banquet areas.
- Assure recommendation and implementation of price increases on a timely basis.
Inspection
- Regular personal inspection of guest rooms, public areas, back of house, banquet function set-ups. Assure that written lists are developed of corrective actions required for implementation by housekeeping, maintenance and operating departments.
- Guest service through leadership and example, establish a friendly, courteous, service-oriented approach to guests that is exhibited by all hotel employees.
- Establish and implement guest service standards for all departments, periodically review, identify problems and corrective actions.
Property Maintenance
- Assure that an on-going program is followed in regular repair and upkeep of the facility, landscape and equipment by developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program.
Marketing Plan
- Development of annual sales and marketing plan.
- Monitor implementation of marketing plan action steps.
Sales Management
- Regular review of sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by the sales department.
- Regularly review individual productivity taking corrective action and guiding as needed.
- Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business.
- Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.
Food and Beverage Promotion
- Monitor the success of F&B promotion programs. Take corrective actions as required.
- Monitor sales levels in order to take steps to reverse negative sales trends.
Credit
- Maintain credit policies at Front Office, Sales and Catering.
- Attend credit meetings and assist in developing action plans, supervise collections of major accounts, review of aging reports and approval of write-offs.
Front Office Management
- Regular review of Front Office results in order to maximize room revenue.
- Identify problem areas and initiate solutions.
Community Relations
- Represent the hotel within the local community, positioning the hotel as a good corporate citizen that is involved and supportive of community affairs.
Policies and Procedures
- Assure that all Company policies and procedures are fully implemented throughout the hotel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Formal Training
A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.
Experience
Previous experience as General Manager or Assistant General Manager at a similar size and type of hotel, previous experience as Department Head at same facility.
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.
- Requires considerable working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
- Requires studying, analyzing and interpreting complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.
- Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures for guidance and keeping the General Manager informed of general direction.
- Requires highly developed communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients.
- Must have excellent speech and written skills in order to communicate with managers, guests and employees.
- Must have excellent literacy skills necessary for reports, policies and procedures.
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.
- Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.
- Must have mobility to walk through the front and the back of the hotel.
- Climbing approximately 20-30 steps 10% of the week.
- Physically able to regularly inspect all areas of interior and exterior of facility.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Free parking
- Unlimited PTO through the Independence Plan
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Discounted Room Rates for Marriott & Sage Properties
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun & Exciting Work Environment
- Competitive Health & Welfare Plans
- Negotiated Corporate Discounts on Home Insurance, Movie Tickets, Flowers & more
- Community-Oriented.
SALARY
USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.
INTRODUCTION
Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city. Newly transitioned from The W New Orleans, this soft-branded Renaissance hotel blends modern luxury with the distinctive, spirited essence of New Orleans—where history, music, and cuisine converge. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the city's lively energy and unparalleled hospitality, while offering guests an unforgettable experience surrounded by historic architecture, jazz-filled streets, and world-class service.
JOB OVERVIEW
Overall management responsibility for the operation of the hotel including profitability, guest service, product quality, and overall cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel property. Operation of the hotel will be within the framework of approved 1) annual budget, 2) annual marketing plan, 3) annual capital expenditure plan, 4) annual wage plan, and always within the framework of all Company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Executive Committee
- Lead the Executive Committee utilizing a participative style: be readily available and effectively communicate with each member, coordinate the operation of each individual's department and special projects, and assist in identifying problems and solutions.
- Guide the committee in dealing with the hotel's problems and opportunities in order to best serve the financial interests of the property.
Operating Budget
- Development of annual operating budget which will serve as an operating plan and define required levels of achievement.
- Assure achievement of annual budget in revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.
Departmental Objectives
- Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date.
- Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.
Forecasting
- Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures.
- Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.
P & L Statement Critique
- Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business.
- Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments.
- Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.
Staff Relations
- Develop a high level of esprit de corps and loyalty to the hotel and to the company in order to reduce turnover and increase employee morale.
- Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development.
- Be visible and available to all hourly personnel in accordance with the Company's open door policy.
- Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.
Staff Evaluation
- Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff.
- Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.
Staff Hiring
- Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management.
Cost Controls
- Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.
Wage and Salary Administration
- Review all wage and salary increases assuring compliance with wage scales and compensation philosophies as outlined in the Company's management manuals.
Future Business
- Quarterly review of future bookings of room nights and banquet sales, early identification of weak periods, implementing yield management practices.
Pricing
- Quarterly review of pricing including review of cost increases and competitive pricing in room rates, restaurant, lounge and banquet areas.
- Assure recommendation and implementation of price increases on a timely basis.
Inspection
- Regular personal inspection of guest rooms, public areas, back of house, banquet function set-ups. Assure that written lists are developed of corrective actions required for implementation by housekeeping, maintenance and operating departments.
- Guest service through leadership and example, establish a friendly, courteous, service-oriented approach to guests that is exhibited by all hotel employees.
- Establish and implement guest service standards for all departments, periodically review, identify problems and corrective actions.
Property Maintenance
- Assure that an on-going program is followed in regular repair and upkeep of the facility, landscape and equipment by developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program.
Marketing Plan
- Development of annual sales and marketing plan.
- Monitor implementation of marketing plan action steps.
Sales Management
- Regular review of sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by the sales department.
- Regularly review individual productivity taking corrective action and guiding as needed.
- Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business.
- Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.
Food and Beverage Promotion
- Monitor the success of F&B promotion programs. Take corrective actions as required.
- Monitor sales levels in order to take steps to reverse negative sales trends.
Credit
- Maintain credit policies at Front Office, Sales and Catering.
- Attend credit meetings and assist in developing action plans, supervise collections of major accounts, review of aging reports and approval of write-offs.
Front Office Management
- Regular review of Front Office results in order to maximize room revenue.
- Identify problem areas and initiate solutions.
Community Relations
- Represent the hotel within the local community, positioning the hotel as a good corporate citizen that is involved and supportive of community affairs.
Policies and Procedures
- Assure that all Company policies and procedures are fully implemented throughout the hotel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Formal Training
A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.
Experience
Previous experience as General Manager or Assistant General Manager at a similar size and type of hotel, previous experience as Department Head at same facility.
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of the hospitality and business management fields.
- Requires considerable working knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
- Requires studying, analyzing and interpreting complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.
- Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures for guidance and keeping the General Manager informed of general direction.
- Requires highly developed communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients.
- Must have excellent speech and written skills in order to communicate with managers, guests and employees.
- Must have excellent literacy skills necessary for reports, policies and procedures.
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.
- Must have vision ability in order to visually inspect hotel.
- Must have mobility to walk through the front and the back of the hotel.
- Climbing approximately 20-30 steps 10% of the week.
- Physically able to regularly inspect all areas of interior and exterior of facility.
Environment
General office and hotel environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Free parking
- Unlimited PTO through the Independence Plan
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Discounted Room Rates for Marriott & Sage Properties
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun & Exciting Work Environment
- Competitive Health & Welfare Plans
- Negotiated Corporate Discounts on Home Insurance, Movie Tickets, Flowers & more
- Community-Oriented.
SALARY
USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Hotel General Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the GM role. A hospitality management, hotel administration, or business degree strengthens your case. A generic bachelor's in an unrelated field often triggers a Request for Evidence.
Target branded hotel groups over independent properties
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG have dedicated immigration teams and established PERM and H-1B workflows. Independent hotels rarely have the legal infrastructure to sponsor visas, so filtering your search by flag affiliation saves significant time.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Hotel General Manager roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This filters out properties that have never sponsored and surfaces the ones actively hiring foreign nationals for GM-level positions.
Prepare a property-level operations portfolio before interviews
Sponsors filing an H-1B or PERM for a GM need to justify the specialty occupation claim. Document your experience managing P&L, revenue per available room, and branded standard compliance, these metrics demonstrate the analytical complexity that supports the degree requirement.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer negotiation
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Hotel General Manager in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or III wage before you negotiate, so you don't accept an offer that fails the LCA certification step.
Account for PERM timing when evaluating green card pathways
If your employer offers EB-3 sponsorship, PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even sees the I-140 petition. Build this into your timeline if you're currently on H-1B or OPT with a fixed expiration date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hotel General Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS looks at whether a bachelor's degree in a specific field, typically hospitality management, hotel administration, or business, is a normal requirement for entry into the position. Large branded properties that require a formal degree for GM roles generally satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Smaller independent hotels where owners promote from within without a degree requirement often don't qualify.
Which visa types realistically cover a Hotel General Manager position?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path if the role meets specialty occupation standards. EB-3 skilled worker is the typical employment-based green card route, requiring PERM labor certification. TN visa is not an option, Hotel General Manager isn't on the USMCA profession list. J-1 visa trainee status occasionally applies for international management trainees but isn't used for permanent GM hires.
How do I find Hotel General Manager jobs with visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Hotel General Manager roles at employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on properties that have actually filed LCAs for hospitality management positions rather than guessing which ones might sponsor.
What experience level do sponsoring hotels typically expect for a GM hire?
Most employers filing an H-1B or PERM for a Hotel General Manager require at least five years of progressive hotel management experience, including time as a Director of Operations or Assistant General Manager at a branded property. PERM requires the employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, so the stated experience requirements in the job description become legally binding and are audited by DOL.
Can a hotel sponsor a GM for a green card while they're on H-1B status?
Yes, and this is a common path at larger hotel groups. The employer files for PERM labor certification while you're in H-1B status, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition once PERM is certified. As long as the I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can extend H-1B status beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 provisions while the green card case is pending.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Hotel General Manager 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.