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E-3 Visa Restaurant General Manager Jobs

Restaurant General Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian hospitality professionals pursuing U.S. leadership roles.

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Overview

Open Jobs16+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type94% On-site
Median Salary$70K
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsHighgate

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DoorDash
Account Manager, Restaurants
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Account Manager, Restaurants
DoorDash
Chicago, Illinois
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
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On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Associate's

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Royal Caribbean Group
Senior Manager, Fleet Restaurant Operations
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Senior Manager, Fleet Restaurant Operations
Royal Caribbean Group
Miami, Florida
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Pinterest
Lead Client Partner, Restaurants & Delivery Apps
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Pinterest
Added 1mo ago
Lead Client Partner, Restaurants & Delivery Apps
Pinterest
Los Angeles, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Business Development
$119,489 - $209,106/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Highgate
Restaurant Server
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Restaurant Server
Highgate
Savannah, Georgia
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Cleaning & Housekeeping
Hospitality Management
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High School
10,000+

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Hogsalt
Restaurant Supervisor
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Restaurant Supervisor
Hogsalt
Chicago, Illinois
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$24/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Restaurant General Manager

Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers

Your three-year Australian hospitality or business degree meets the E-3 bachelor's equivalency requirement. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so employers can confirm your degree satisfies the specialty occupation standard.

Target multi-unit and hotel group operators

Large restaurant groups, hotel food and beverage divisions, and national hospitality chains have dedicated HR teams familiar with E-3 sponsorship. Independent restaurants rarely have the infrastructure to file an LCA with DOL and manage the consulate process.

Find E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate

Migrate Mate surfaces Restaurant General Manager roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, saving you from applying to positions that will stall at the visa question. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you secure an offer.

Clarify degree field alignment before your interview

The E-3 requires your degree to relate directly to the role. A hospitality management or business degree strongly supports a GM application, but a degree in an unrelated field raises specialty occupation questions. Have your argument ready before the employer asks.

Confirm your employer will file the LCA first

The employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Ask hiring managers early whether their legal team handles LCA filings, since a delayed or unfiled LCA is the most common reason sponsorship stalls after an offer.

Time your consulate appointment around restaurant seasonality

Consulate appointment wait times vary by location and time of year. Scheduling your interview during a shoulder period rather than peak holiday season reduces the risk of a start-date gap that leaves your employer short-staffed during high-revenue periods.

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Restaurant General Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Restaurant General Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you'll spend significant time screening out roles where sponsorship isn't on the table. Migrate Mate focuses your search on positions where the E-3 path is already viable.

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 Restaurant General Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?

It depends on how the role is defined. A GM position at a large hotel group or multi-unit chain, where the employer routinely requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management or business administration, generally meets the specialty occupation standard. A small independent restaurant that accepts any management experience without a degree requirement is harder to support under that standard.

How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Restaurant General Manager roles?

The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and no registration fee. The H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For an Australian GM with a qualifying degree and a U.S. job offer, the E-3 is a far more direct path than competing for an H-1B slot that may not be selected.

Can I change restaurant employers after I arrive on an E-3?

Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your specific employer and role. Changing jobs means your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa reflecting the new position. You can start working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and your new visa is approved, but you can't work for both simultaneously.

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