CPT Restaurant Operations Management Jobs

Restaurant Operations Management CPT roles place F-1 students in positions overseeing staffing, food cost controls, vendor relationships, and service systems. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must directly integrate with your hospitality or business management curriculum. Most positions run 20 to 40 hours per week.

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Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationLos Angeles, CA
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Summer Internship Cyber Ops
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Summer Internship Cyber Ops
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Miramar, Florida
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Intern - Engineering Tech Ops
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Intern - Engineering Tech Ops
Energy Transfer
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Agency Ops Project Intern
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Agency Ops Project Intern
TikTok
Los Angeles, California
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
$23.75/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Operations Manager Intern
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Operations Manager Intern
Target
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
$28 - $29/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Pathways Operations Manager Intern
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Pathways Operations Manager Intern
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$135k - $162k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Restaurant Operations Management CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a restaurant operations management role qualify for CPT?

Yes, if your academic program includes hospitality management, food service administration, or business operations coursework. The role must directly connect to your curriculum and be approved by your DSO before you start working. Generic food service positions without a supervisory or analytical management component are less likely to qualify. Your offer letter must clearly describe management-level duties.

How do I find employers who have experience with F-1 CPT students?

Migrate Mate lets you filter employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history in food service and hospitality, which signals prior experience with work authorization processes. Restaurant groups and hotel food and beverage departments tend to have more established HR processes for international students than independent operators.

Can I do full-time CPT in a restaurant operations management role?

You can, but accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT, defined by USCIS as 20 or more hours per week, makes you permanently ineligible for OPT. Many F-1 students in operations management programs split CPT across two semesters as part-time authorization to preserve OPT eligibility for post-graduation employment.

What documents does my employer need to provide for CPT authorization?

Your employer needs to supply a formal offer letter on company letterhead listing your exact job title, specific management duties, your work location address, your start and end dates, and your weekly hours. Your DSO uses this to update your I-20 with CPT authorization. Some schools also require a training agreement or learning objectives form signed by your supervisor.

What O*NET occupation code applies to restaurant operations management CPT roles?

Restaurant operations management roles typically align with O*NET codes for Food Service Managers or General and Operations Managers, depending on scope. Checking the O*NET occupation profile for your specific role helps you confirm that your duties match a recognized management classification, which strengthens your CPT authorization request and any future work visa filings.