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Food Service Director roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, food science, or a related field. Australian professionals with institutional or large-scale foodservice leadership experience are well-positioned for U.S. employers in healthcare, education, and contract dining who need that specialist background.
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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK Join one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions and build a meaningful career with purpose as a Manager, Retail & Hospitality Services. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced food service leader to oversee high-volume retail and hospitality operations while creating an outstanding experience for our patients, visitors, and staff.
At MSK, service is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an engaged and collaborative leader to oversee food production and retail operations across multiple areas, including the Cafeteria, OR Lounge, Starbucks Kiosk, Vending, Student Faculty Club, Cyber Café, and Special Functions. You will lead staff, strengthen operations, maintain quality and safety standards, and help develop innovative programs that support the continued growth of Food and Nutrition Services.
Role Overview:
- Lead the daily operations of MSK’s Retail and Hospitality Services areas.
- Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop staff while maintaining appropriate coverage.
- Monitor workflow and recommend improvements that support efficient and financially responsible operations.
- Review sales, food costs, production levels, inventory, waste, and other performance metrics.
- Oversee menu development, seasonal promotions, merchandising, and product evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with MSK policies and all applicable Joint Commission, HACCP, and New York City and State health regulations.
- Lead sanitation, food safety, quality-improvement, and regulatory-readiness initiatives.
- Develop business and marketing plans for new retail services and revenue-generating programs.
- Review retail renovation plans, layouts, and equipment selections to support operational efficiency.
- Coordinate food, staffing, supplies, equipment, rentals, and other services for special events.
- Partner with Food and Nutrition Services leadership and other departments to address operational needs and deliver excellent service.
Key Qualifications:
- Experienced leader with a strong background in food service, retail, hospitality, or related operations.
- Demonstrated success supervising, training, coaching, and developing employees.
- Strong financial understanding, including budgeting, food-cost management, sales analysis, and profit-and-loss reporting.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Committed to providing an exceptional experience for patients, visitors, staff, and guests.
- Collaborative and able to build effective relationships across departments.
Core Skills:
- Retail and hospitality operations
- Staff leadership and performance management
- Food production and menu planning
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Inventory, waste, and ingredient controls
- Quality improvement and regulatory compliance
- Program and business development
- Event planning and coordination
- Customer service and service recovery
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Additional Information:
- Location: 1275 York Avenue, NY
- Reporting to Associate Director, Retail & Hospitality Services
- Schedule: Full-time, variable schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Helpful Links:
- Compensation Philosophy
- Benefits
Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK Join one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions and build a meaningful career with purpose as a Manager, Retail & Hospitality Services. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced food service leader to oversee high-volume retail and hospitality operations while creating an outstanding experience for our patients, visitors, and staff.
At MSK, service is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an engaged and collaborative leader to oversee food production and retail operations across multiple areas, including the Cafeteria, OR Lounge, Starbucks Kiosk, Vending, Student Faculty Club, Cyber Café, and Special Functions. You will lead staff, strengthen operations, maintain quality and safety standards, and help develop innovative programs that support the continued growth of Food and Nutrition Services.
Role Overview:
- Lead the daily operations of MSK’s Retail and Hospitality Services areas.
- Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop staff while maintaining appropriate coverage.
- Monitor workflow and recommend improvements that support efficient and financially responsible operations.
- Review sales, food costs, production levels, inventory, waste, and other performance metrics.
- Oversee menu development, seasonal promotions, merchandising, and product evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with MSK policies and all applicable Joint Commission, HACCP, and New York City and State health regulations.
- Lead sanitation, food safety, quality-improvement, and regulatory-readiness initiatives.
- Develop business and marketing plans for new retail services and revenue-generating programs.
- Review retail renovation plans, layouts, and equipment selections to support operational efficiency.
- Coordinate food, staffing, supplies, equipment, rentals, and other services for special events.
- Partner with Food and Nutrition Services leadership and other departments to address operational needs and deliver excellent service.
Key Qualifications:
- Experienced leader with a strong background in food service, retail, hospitality, or related operations.
- Demonstrated success supervising, training, coaching, and developing employees.
- Strong financial understanding, including budgeting, food-cost management, sales analysis, and profit-and-loss reporting.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Committed to providing an exceptional experience for patients, visitors, staff, and guests.
- Collaborative and able to build effective relationships across departments.
Core Skills:
- Retail and hospitality operations
- Staff leadership and performance management
- Food production and menu planning
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Inventory, waste, and ingredient controls
- Quality improvement and regulatory compliance
- Program and business development
- Event planning and coordination
- Customer service and service recovery
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Additional Information:
- Location: 1275 York Avenue, NY
- Reporting to Associate Director, Retail & Hospitality Services
- Schedule: Full-time, variable schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Helpful Links:
- Compensation Philosophy
- Benefits
Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Food Service Director
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Australian three-year hospitality or food science degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited service before you start applying so employers don't stall on credential questions.
Target contract dining and healthcare foodservice employers
Healthcare networks, university dining programs, and contract management companies regularly hire Food Service Directors and have dedicated HR teams familiar with work authorization. These employers are far more likely to sponsor an E-3 than independent restaurants or boutique hospitality groups.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which wastes time on roles that won't move forward. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Food Service Director positions where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, so you're only applying where it counts.
Clarify the degree field requirement early in interviews
E-3 approval depends on your degree matching the specific role, not just having any bachelor's degree. If your qualification is in business or a tangential field, prepare documentation showing how your coursework directly supports a Food Service Director specialty occupation classification.
Confirm your employer can meet DOL prevailing wage requirements
Before accepting an offer, verify the salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for the role's location and SOC code. An employer who can't meet that threshold can't certify the Labor Condition Application, which stops the E-3 process entirely regardless of their intent to sponsor.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Food Service Director petitions can attract requests for evidence around specialty occupation classification. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA filing, supporting documentation, and consulate preparation so your application is built to withstand that level of scrutiny from the start.
E-3 Visa Food Service Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Food Service Director jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Food Service Director roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. General job boards rarely filter by visa type, so you end up applying blind. Migrate Mate surfaces roles specifically matched to E-3 eligibility, saving you from chasing positions that won't move forward once your work authorization comes up.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Food Service Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but it's not automatic. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as hospitality management, food science, or dietetics. Generic management experience without a relevant degree won't satisfy the specialty occupation standard. If the employer's job description says a degree is 'preferred' rather than 'required,' that creates a problem at the consulate, so make sure the offer letter language is precise.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Food Service Director positions?
For Australian professionals, the E-3 is significantly more practical. There's no annual lottery, no cap pressure, and you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer and a certified Labor Condition Application. The H-1B lottery accepts only a fraction of registrants each year and runs on a fixed annual cycle, meaning a missed lottery means waiting another full year. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments.
Can I switch Food Service Director employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your specific employer and role. If you change employers, the new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. or, in some cases, a change of status if you're already inside the country. There's no portability provision like some other visa categories, so timing matters.