CPT Food Service Manager Jobs

Food Service Manager roles qualify for CPT when your hospitality, foodservice management, or dietetics program requires supervised industry experience. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start work, and the role must align directly with your degree program's learning objectives.

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Open Jobs916+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationLos Angeles, CA
Most JobsSaint Maria Pie Company Inc.

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Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
General Manager(04589)230 Morris Avenue
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General Manager(04589)230 Morris Avenue
Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
Springfield, New Jersey
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Clinton Pie Company
Level 2 Assistant Manager(03756) - 321 Main Street
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Level 2 Assistant Manager(03756) - 321 Main Street
Clinton Pie Company
Athol, Massachusetts
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Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
General Manager(03984)- 135 State Route 27
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General Manager(03984)- 135 State Route 27
Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
Edison, New Jersey
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Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
Assistant Manager(02179) - 516 Lincoln Avenue
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Assistant Manager(02179) - 516 Lincoln Avenue
Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
Cadiz, Ohio
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Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
Assistant Manager(02083) - 385 Falls Rd
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Assistant Manager(02083) - 385 Falls Rd
Saint Maria Pie Company Inc.
Grafton, Wisconsin
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Food Service Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Food Service Manager role qualify for CPT?

It qualifies if your degree program in hospitality management, foodservice administration, dietetics, or a related field explicitly requires practical industry experience. Your DSO reviews the job description against your curriculum to confirm the connection. Roles with operational management duties like scheduling, vendor oversight, and budget tracking align most cleanly with degree requirements.

Can I do CPT full time as a Food Service Manager?

Full-time CPT means 20 or more hours per week and is allowed, but any 12 months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Many students opt for part-time CPT during the semester and full-time CPT only during summer or winter breaks to protect their post-graduation OPT. Your DSO can walk you through which structure fits your timeline.

How do I find employers who understand CPT for this role?

Migrate Mate lists Food Service Manager openings from employers with international hiring history, so you're not starting from scratch with companies unfamiliar with F-1 authorization. Contract dining companies that staff hospitals, universities, and corporate campuses tend to have the most experience with CPT and structured onboarding for students.

What does the employer actually have to do to hire me on CPT?

The employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. Your school handles the authorization through your DSO, who updates your I-20. The employer's only obligation is to provide a compliant offer letter and complete the I-9 employment verification process once you start. That's a much lighter lift than H-1B sponsorship, which is why explaining this early helps move the conversation forward.

Does Food Service Manager experience on CPT count toward H-1B specialty occupation requirements?

H-1B eligibility for Food Service Manager roles is fact-specific because USCIS evaluates whether the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles with clear ties to hospitality management or institutional foodservice administration have a stronger case. Documenting your CPT experience with performance reviews, project records, and a detailed job description strengthens any future H-1B petition for a comparable role.

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