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Director of Dining Services roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position is structured around a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, food service administration, or a closely related field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, with status granted for up to three years.
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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
great people. great services. great results.
Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about food service? Do you enjoy a hands-on role where you are building relationships and exceeding client and guest expectations? If so, you may be a fit for our Assistant Director of Dining Services position at the University of Kentucky - Lexington. We have crafted a culture of care and performance at the Big Blue Nation.
We are #1 in our industry through passion, partnership and results. Chartwells Higher Ed is seeking an individual that has a positive attitude, high energy and excellent communication skills that is committed to contributing to the overall success of our team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
- Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
- Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
- Manages, trains, and develops associates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of food service management experience.
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Financial experience and business acumen skills.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
- Associate’s degree is preferred.
Apply to Compass Group today!
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:
Req ID: 1589591
Compass Corporate
CINDY SCHOENFELD
A family of companies and experiences
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
great people. great services. great results.
Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about food service? Do you enjoy a hands-on role where you are building relationships and exceeding client and guest expectations? If so, you may be a fit for our Assistant Director of Dining Services position at the University of Kentucky - Lexington. We have crafted a culture of care and performance at the Big Blue Nation.
We are #1 in our industry through passion, partnership and results. Chartwells Higher Ed is seeking an individual that has a positive attitude, high energy and excellent communication skills that is committed to contributing to the overall success of our team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
- Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
- Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
- Manages, trains, and develops associates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of food service management experience.
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Financial experience and business acumen skills.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
- Associate’s degree is preferred.
Apply to Compass Group today!
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:
Req ID: 1589591
Compass Corporate
CINDY SCHOENFELD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director of Dining Services
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your H-1B petition must show the Director of Dining Services role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Document how your hospitality management or food service administration credential directly maps to the position's core duties.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Run the SOC code for Food Service Managers through OFLC Wage Search before you sign anything. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing level for the worksite location, and underbidding that threshold can jeopardize your petition.
Target employers with multi-unit dining operations
Large healthcare systems, university dining programs, and hotel groups are most likely to frame Director of Dining Services as a degree-required role and have HR infrastructure to file I-129 petitions. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in food service management.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your role oversees dining across multiple campuses or facilities, each worksite location requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with the employer's HR team early so filings aren't delayed when you rotate between sites.
Account for cap timing in your job search timeline
H-1B is subject to an annual cap and a selection process whose rules have changed recently. Build at least eight to twelve months of runway between your offer acceptance and your intended start date to absorb registration periods and USCIS processing.
Prepare a duty-sheet that defends specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes food service roles for specialty occupation status. Ask your prospective employer to draft a detailed position description tying every major duty, from menu engineering to budget forecasting, to degree-level competencies before the I-129 is filed.
H-1B Visa Director of Dining Services: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Dining Services role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures it to require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as hospitality management, food service administration, or dietetics. Generalist management positions that accept any degree typically do not qualify. Employers in healthcare, higher education, and large hospitality groups are most likely to build the role around degree-level duties that satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation definition.
What degree fields support an H-1B petition for this role?
Hospitality management, food service administration, nutrition science, dietetics, and business administration with a hospitality concentration are the strongest matches. The degree must relate directly to the position's core duties. A general business degree may not be sufficient unless the employer can show a direct connection between the curriculum and the specific analytical or operational responsibilities of the role.
How does the LCA process work for a Director of Dining Services overseeing multiple locations?
Each physical worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before work begins at that location. If you oversee dining operations across a hospital campus and a satellite clinic, for example, your employer must file separate LCAs for each site. Confirm the full list of worksites with HR before the petition is submitted to avoid compliance gaps.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Director of Dining Services positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the sponsorship process for food service management roles. Healthcare networks, university dining services, and large hotel and resort groups are the most active sponsors in this category.
How long does H-1B status last for this role, and what happens if I change employers?
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. If you move to a new employer, the new organization must file its own I-129 petition with USCIS before or when you start. Because H-1B is tied to a specific employer and worksite, you cannot begin work for the new employer until the petition is filed, and a new LCA must be certified to cover that worksite.