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Food Service Manager 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 can work for U.S. restaurant groups, hotel chains, and contract dining operators on renewable two-year E-3 status with no lottery required.
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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 as a Food Service Manager
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian hospitality degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get an official transcript evaluation before applying so employers don't hesitate at the credential review stage.
Target operators with multi-unit management structures
Contract dining companies, hotel food and beverage groups, and large restaurant chains are more likely to have HR teams experienced with work visa sponsorship than independent restaurants, which rarely have the internal infrastructure to file an LCA with DOL.
Verify the role is classified as specialty occupation
Not every Food Service Manager listing qualifies under E-3 specialty occupation rules. Check that the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, not just experience. A role requiring 'any degree' or none at all won't support the visa.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the offer stage
Once you have an offer, the employer needs to file an LCA with DOL before your visa interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the process doesn't stall after the offer is signed.
Ask about E-3 before accepting an offer
Confirm your prospective employer will act as E-3 petitioner before you resign from your current role. Some operators assume sponsorship means PERM or green card costs, so clarifying that E-3 requires only an LCA filing often removes their hesitation.
Account for consulate processing when negotiating your start date
Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth typically schedule E-3 interviews within two to four weeks, but your start date needs to sit after your visa is stamped. Build at least three to four weeks into your negotiated start date to avoid defaulting on your contract.
E-3 Visa Food Service Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Food Service Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Food Service Manager roles where employers are open to E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're not filtering through listings that were never intended for visa candidates. Search by role and location, then use the sponsorship filter to surface positions from operators who understand the E-3 filing process.
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 Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
It depends on how the role is written. E-3 specialty occupation requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Food Service Manager roles at hotel groups, contract dining operators, or multi-unit restaurant companies often meet this bar when tied to a hospitality management or food science degree. A general operations role at a small restaurant that doesn't require a degree will not qualify.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Food Service Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year. The H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap and a randomized lottery that most applicants don't win. For a Food Service Manager with Australian citizenship, the E-3 is a far more predictable path because approval depends on your qualifications and job offer, not random selection.
Can I transfer my E-3 visa to a new Food Service Manager employer in the U.S.?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll typically need a new visa stamp from an Australian consulate before re-entering the U.S. under the new employer's sponsorship. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and you hold a valid E-3 stamp that covers the new role, as long as the job title and duties align with the approved petition.