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Restaurant General Manager roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process when employers demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Multi-unit operators and hospitality groups are the most active sponsors, making targeted outreach and understanding prevailing wage requirements essential before you apply.
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Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
Each Eataly location has multiple full-service, sit-down restaurants featuring authentic Italian dishes made with the highest quality, seasonal ingredients. Meat dishes, seafood dishes, pasta, pizza, street food – you can find it all in our various restaurants!
The Restaurant Assistant General Manager oversees the complex day-to-day operations of a single restaurant or group of restaurants at an Eataly location. Reports to the General Manager of Restaurants.
- Oversees the operations of the restaurant, working to maximize profitability while upholding the company’s mission, values, policies, quality and guest experience standards
- Works the floor actively, applying a hands-on approach, unafraid to get hands dirty
- Hires, assigns, trains, motivates, evaluates and terminates team members as necessary
- Provides in-the-moment coaching and feedback to team members, actively facilitating their growth
- Manages inventory levels and replenishes goods and operating materials
- Collaborates interdepartmentally and with corporate to plan activities, special events, share information, etc.
- Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
- Maintains a high level of hospitality towards guests as well as within the team
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree
- 2+ years of experience managing a large restaurant staff to accomplish sales and guest service goals
- Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
- Excellent communication, leadership and team-building skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with Italian cuisine and wine highly preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Compensation: Pay range is set at $75k - $85k
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
Company Description
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
Each Eataly location has multiple full-service, sit-down restaurants featuring authentic Italian dishes made with the highest quality, seasonal ingredients. Meat dishes, seafood dishes, pasta, pizza, street food – you can find it all in our various restaurants!
The Restaurant Assistant General Manager oversees the complex day-to-day operations of a single restaurant or group of restaurants at an Eataly location. Reports to the General Manager of Restaurants.
- Oversees the operations of the restaurant, working to maximize profitability while upholding the company’s mission, values, policies, quality and guest experience standards
- Works the floor actively, applying a hands-on approach, unafraid to get hands dirty
- Hires, assigns, trains, motivates, evaluates and terminates team members as necessary
- Provides in-the-moment coaching and feedback to team members, actively facilitating their growth
- Manages inventory levels and replenishes goods and operating materials
- Collaborates interdepartmentally and with corporate to plan activities, special events, share information, etc.
- Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
- Maintains a high level of hospitality towards guests as well as within the team
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree
- 2+ years of experience managing a large restaurant staff to accomplish sales and guest service goals
- Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
- Excellent communication, leadership and team-building skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with Italian cuisine and wine highly preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Compensation: Pay range is set at $75k - $85k
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Restaurant General Manager
Document your management credentials precisely
PERM requires your experience to match the job's stated requirements exactly. Gather employment verification letters that specify your titles, reporting structures, and the number of staff you directly supervised, since vague letters are a common cause of PERM delays.
Target multi-unit operators over single-location restaurants
Hospitality groups running multiple concepts or franchise systems have dedicated HR teams familiar with PERM filings. A single-location owner rarely has the legal infrastructure or financial capacity to sustain a multi-year green card sponsorship process.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for General Manager roles in your target city. If the employer's offer falls below that threshold, PERM certification will fail regardless of how strong your qualifications are.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B for this role
Restaurant General Manager is typically classified as an EB-3 skilled worker position, not a specialty occupation eligible for H-1B visa. EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery, though the PERM advertising and waiting period adds 18 to 36 months to the timeline.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Restaurant General Manager roles where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can prioritize outreach to companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than educating employers from scratch.
Confirm employer PERM advertising compliance during negotiations
Before accepting an offer, ask whether the employer has worked with an immigration attorney on PERM before. DOL requires a specific recruitment sequence, and employers who skip mandatory ads or timelines must restart the entire process, costing you months.
Green Card Restaurant General Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Restaurant General Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Restaurant General Manager positions are sponsored under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since the position does not typically require an advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if you hold a master's degree in hospitality management or business and the employer structures the role to require one, but EB-3 is the more common and straightforward path for this occupation.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, which is difficult for most general manager roles. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is time: PERM requires DOL-supervised recruitment, a prevailing wage determination, and I-140 approval before your priority date becomes current, adding roughly two to four years before you receive your green card.
What makes an employer likely to sponsor a Restaurant General Manager for a green card?
Multi-unit hospitality groups, hotel chains, and large franchise operators are the most active sponsors because they have existing relationships with immigration counsel and the financial stability to carry a multi-year process. Single-location independent restaurants rarely sponsor because PERM requires paying legal fees and maintaining the offered position throughout the entire filing period, which can exceed three years.
How can I find Restaurant General Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Restaurant General Manager listings by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Focusing on companies that have filed PERM applications before saves you from spending months negotiating with employers who are unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to absorb the associated legal costs.
What documents should I prepare before approaching an employer about PERM sponsorship?
Gather official employment verification letters for every relevant role in your history, each specifying your exact title, the number of employees you supervised, and your core responsibilities. If your degree was earned outside the United States, obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator so USCIS and DOL can confirm it meets the position's stated educational requirement during I-140 adjudication.