Green Card Food and Beverage Manager Jobs
Food and Beverage Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker was available before filing your I-140 petition. Hospitality groups, hotel chains, and food service companies sponsor foreign professionals in this role, making it a viable path to permanent residency.
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The LifeCafe Leader is responsible for the overall performance and growth of a LifeCafe location. This hands-on role leads daily operations, develops team members, ensures high-quality food and service execution, and drives financial results. Working side-by-side with the team, the LifeCafe Leader creates a fun, fast-paced, and high-touch environment that reflects Life Time’s standards and values.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including inventory, scheduling, payroll, and adherence to operational policies
- Works in "The Zone" alongside the team, ensuring quality execution of menu items, accurate ticket times, and exceptional service
- Manages business financials, including P&L, budgeting, and cost controls for food, beverage, and labor
- Hires, trains, develops, and motivates team members to build a high-performing, growth-minded team culture
- Ensures compliance with all safety, cleanliness, and security protocols through regular inspection and coaching
Position Requirements
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
- Excellent knowledge of cost control, Labor, reporting KPI’s
- Systems oriented and process minded with a strong ability to develop and implement new systems for continuous improvement
- Ability to handle pressure well and maintain composure in any situation
Education:
- High School Graduate or equivalent
Years of Experience:
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced food or hospitality setting
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
- ServSafe Certification or equivalent
- Alcohol Safety Certification (if applicable)
- CPR/AED certification required within the first 30 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree in culinary, business, or related field
- Preferred Chef/Culinary experience
- Prior or current business owner experience
Pay
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
Position Summary
The LifeCafe Leader is responsible for the overall performance and growth of a LifeCafe location. This hands-on role leads daily operations, develops team members, ensures high-quality food and service execution, and drives financial results. Working side-by-side with the team, the LifeCafe Leader creates a fun, fast-paced, and high-touch environment that reflects Life Time’s standards and values.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including inventory, scheduling, payroll, and adherence to operational policies
- Works in "The Zone" alongside the team, ensuring quality execution of menu items, accurate ticket times, and exceptional service
- Manages business financials, including P&L, budgeting, and cost controls for food, beverage, and labor
- Hires, trains, develops, and motivates team members to build a high-performing, growth-minded team culture
- Ensures compliance with all safety, cleanliness, and security protocols through regular inspection and coaching
Position Requirements
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
- Excellent knowledge of cost control, Labor, reporting KPI’s
- Systems oriented and process minded with a strong ability to develop and implement new systems for continuous improvement
- Ability to handle pressure well and maintain composure in any situation
Education:
- High School Graduate or equivalent
Years of Experience:
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced food or hospitality setting
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
- ServSafe Certification or equivalent
- Alcohol Safety Certification (if applicable)
- CPR/AED certification required within the first 30 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree in culinary, business, or related field
- Preferred Chef/Culinary experience
- Prior or current business owner experience
Pay
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Food and Beverage Manager
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent in hospitality management or a related field. If your credentials fall at the bachelor's level with supervised experience, EB-3 is the correct category and still leads to full permanent residency.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Hospitality groups that have sponsored foreign workers before already have counsel and internal HR processes in place. Ask recruiters directly whether their company has completed PERM certifications for Food and Beverage Manager roles previously.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by Food and Beverage Manager roles where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL disclosure data so you can see which hospitality companies have actually filed PERM applications for this role.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's PERM application must certify they will pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and role level. Look up the applicable rate using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer discussion so the salary is PERM-compliant from the start.
Clarify the job duties match O*NET standards
PERM labor audits scrutinize whether the advertised job description aligns with the O*NET occupation profile for Food and Beverage Managers. Duties tied to a specific employer's proprietary systems can trigger DOL requests for clarification, so confirm the description is occupation-standard before signing off.
Understand the PERM recruitment obligations your employer carries
Before filing PERM, your employer must run mandatory recruitment steps including print ads, job postings, and internal notices. These steps take 30 to 60 days minimum, so factor this into your overall timeline when evaluating an offer that includes green card sponsorship.
Green Card Food and Beverage Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Food and Beverage Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Food and Beverage Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training and experience. Candidates with a master's degree in hospitality management or a related field may qualify under EB-2. The specific category depends on the employer's job requirements and how they draft the PERM labor certification.
How does the green card process differ from an H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green cards lead to permanent residency with no lottery. PERM-based green cards take longer overall, often two to four years from start to finish, but there is no annual cap concern for EB-3 applicants from most countries. The outcome is also permanent rather than renewable authorization.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for this role?
Your employer must advertise the Food and Beverage Manager position through specific DOL-mandated recruitment channels, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and then submit the PERM application to the DOL for certification. Only after PERM is certified can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf with USCIS.
How can I find Food and Beverage Manager jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Food and Beverage Manager roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filing history. This removes guesswork about which hospitality employers actually sponsor green cards versus those who simply say they are open to it, saving significant time in your job search.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on a different visa status?
Yes. Employers can begin PERM labor certification for you regardless of whether you currently hold H-1B, L-1 visa, or another nonimmigrant status. The PERM and I-140 filing steps happen employer-side. Adjustment of status or consular processing for the final green card step does require you to have a qualifying immigration status at that point.