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Waiter roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Full-service and fine-dining restaurants with consistent staffing needs are the most active sponsors. Understanding how PERM timelines intersect with your current visa status is the first step toward permanent residency.
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Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving a better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!
Who We Are
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.
We are hiring a Server to join our hotel restaurant and food and beverage team. Whether you're an experienced server, a restaurant professional seeking better benefits and greater scheduling flexibility, or someone searching for a server job with real growth potential, White Lodging is the place to grow. With multiple hotel properties in each market, we offer more opportunities than a single restaurant or bar ever could.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality food and beverage service to all guests — creating personal connections through friendly conversation, intuitive menu suggestions, and a warm, engaging dining atmosphere
- Complete all necessary setup, side work, and closing duties to ensure smooth restaurant and food and beverage operations every shift
- Maintain expert knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes — accurately and confidently answering guest questions about food and drink selections
- Ensure consistent guest satisfaction with food quality, beverage presentation, and overall dining experience from the first course to the final check
- Promote teamwork and contribute to a friendly, safe, and professional hotel restaurant work environment
- Accurately process all payment methods — cash, card, and digital — and complete end-of-shift paperwork and reconciliation
- Maintain a neat, professional personal appearance as a brand ambassador for the hotel and restaurant
- Anticipate guest needs and deliver exemplary hospitality that keeps guests coming back
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
- Previous server, restaurant, or food and beverage customer service experience preferred — not required; we will train the right candidate
- An outgoing, social personality with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service in a hotel restaurant or dining environment
- Excellent communication and active listening skills — you read the table and respond to guest needs before they have to ask
- A positive, can-do attitude and strong team-player mindset — you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced hotel food and beverage environment
- Ability to handle high-volume service and perform consistently under pressure alongside a collaborative restaurant team
- Physical ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods; flexibility to work weekends and holidays as business needs require
What You Can Look Forward To
- DailyPay — get paid when you need it
- Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
- Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Full-time associates also receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
Description
Summary
Enjoy advanced scheduling and the flexibility to swap or pick up shifts easily using our app—perfect for achieving a better balance while pursuing your passion in the food and beverage industry!
Who We Are
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.
We are hiring a Server to join our hotel restaurant and food and beverage team. Whether you're an experienced server, a restaurant professional seeking better benefits and greater scheduling flexibility, or someone searching for a server job with real growth potential, White Lodging is the place to grow. With multiple hotel properties in each market, we offer more opportunities than a single restaurant or bar ever could.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality food and beverage service to all guests — creating personal connections through friendly conversation, intuitive menu suggestions, and a warm, engaging dining atmosphere
- Complete all necessary setup, side work, and closing duties to ensure smooth restaurant and food and beverage operations every shift
- Maintain expert knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes — accurately and confidently answering guest questions about food and drink selections
- Ensure consistent guest satisfaction with food quality, beverage presentation, and overall dining experience from the first course to the final check
- Promote teamwork and contribute to a friendly, safe, and professional hotel restaurant work environment
- Accurately process all payment methods — cash, card, and digital — and complete end-of-shift paperwork and reconciliation
- Maintain a neat, professional personal appearance as a brand ambassador for the hotel and restaurant
- Anticipate guest needs and deliver exemplary hospitality that keeps guests coming back
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
- Previous server, restaurant, or food and beverage customer service experience preferred — not required; we will train the right candidate
- An outgoing, social personality with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service in a hotel restaurant or dining environment
- Excellent communication and active listening skills — you read the table and respond to guest needs before they have to ask
- A positive, can-do attitude and strong team-player mindset — you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced hotel food and beverage environment
- Ability to handle high-volume service and perform consistently under pressure alongside a collaborative restaurant team
- Physical ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods; flexibility to work weekends and holidays as business needs require
What You Can Look Forward To
- DailyPay — get paid when you need it
- Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
- Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Full-time associates also receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Waiter
Document your hospitality credentials before applying
Gather proof of previous food handler certifications, responsible service of alcohol training, and tip-reporting records. PERM audits for food service roles often scrutinize work history, and organized documentation speeds up the employer's labor certification filing.
Target multi-location restaurant groups over independents
Restaurant groups with multiple U.S. locations are far more likely to have in-house HR teams familiar with PERM and I-140 filings. A standalone independent restaurant may want to sponsor you but lacks the infrastructure to execute the DOL recruitment process correctly.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history for food service roles, saving you from applying to restaurants that have never filed a PERM. Focus your outreach on verified sponsors rather than cold applications.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires employers to run a specific DOL-mandated recruitment process before filing, which takes several months. Confirm early whether the employer has already begun this process or is starting fresh, since that directly affects when your I-140 can be submitted.
Verify your offered wage against OFLC Wage Search data
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Waiter occupation in your work location. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything, because an underpaying offer will cause the labor certification to fail.
Check your O*NET occupation code matches your actual duties
USCIS and DOL classify Waiter roles using specific O*NET codes tied to job duties and skill level. If your employer lists duties that don't match the standard occupation profile, PERM applications face a higher audit risk, so review the O*NET description with your employer before filing.
Green Card Waiter: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Waiter job qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Waiter roles typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or other worker category depending on the specific duties and requirements the employer defines in the PERM labor certification. The employer must demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position before DOL approves the certification and the I-140 petition moves forward.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Waiter?
H-1B visas require a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree minimum, which most Waiter roles don't meet, making H-1B sponsorship unavailable for this job title. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The process takes longer overall, often two to four years, but the outcome is a green card, not a renewable temporary visa.
Which type of restaurant employer is most likely to sponsor a Waiter for a green card?
Full-service restaurants, hotel dining operations, and multi-location restaurant groups are the most active EB-3 sponsors for Waiter roles. These employers have ongoing staffing needs and dedicated HR or legal teams that understand the PERM recruitment documentation requirements. Smaller independent restaurants rarely pursue PERM sponsorship because the administrative burden is significant without in-house support.
How can I find employers that sponsor green cards for Waiter jobs?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Waiter job listings from employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which restaurants have actually filed PERM applications before. Narrowing your search this way avoids wasting time applying to employers who have no familiarity with the EB-3 process or no intent to sponsor.
What happens to my green card case if I change restaurant employers mid-process?
Changing employers generally restarts the PERM process from the beginning, since the labor certification is employer-specific. If your I-140 has already been approved and your priority date is current or close, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the petition to a new employer in the same or similar occupation, but you should confirm your case status with an immigration attorney before making any job change.