H-1B Visa Food and Beverage Manager Jobs
Food and Beverage Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, food science, or a related field. Large hotel groups, restaurant chains, and resort operators file LCAs regularly. Your job offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and SOC code.
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We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Food and Beverage Manager to lead our hospitality team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, ensuring high standards of service, quality, and safety. Your leadership will drive team performance, optimize operational efficiency, and foster a welcoming environment that delights our guests. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage diverse food service outlets, from casual dining to fine dining, while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily food and beverage operations across multiple outlets, including restaurants, bars, catering, and banquet services.
- Develop and implement staff training programs to ensure excellent customer service, food safety, and proper food handling procedures.
- Manage inventory control processes to minimize waste, reduce costs, and ensure the availability of necessary supplies.
- Oversee POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS for accurate cash handling, order processing, and sales reporting.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
- Coordinate shift management, scheduling staff efficiently to meet business demands while maintaining high service standards.
- Support budgeting efforts by monitoring expenses, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability through effective resource management.
- Facilitate team recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and ongoing staff development to build a motivated and skilled workforce.
- Maintain excellent customer service standards by addressing guest concerns promptly and ensuring a memorable dining experience.
- Collaborate with culinary teams on food preparation quality, menu development, and presentation to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Supervise kitchen management activities including food production, catering events, bar operations, and kitchen safety practices.
Experience
- Proven management experience in the food industry with a strong background in restaurant or hospitality management.
- Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and culinary trends across casual dining to fine dining settings.
- Hands-on experience with POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS for sales transactions and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability in inventory control, budgeting, cost analysis, and food management practices.
- Supervising experience in fast-paced environments like quick service or fast food restaurants is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in staff training & development, team management, interviewing candidates, and performance coaching.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations including proper food handling procedures is essential.
- Experience in managing multiple outlets or large-scale events such as banquets or catering services is preferred.
Join us as a Food and Beverage Manager to lead vibrant teams in creating exceptional culinary experiences that keep guests coming back! Your expertise will shape our service culture while fostering a positive environment where both staff and guests thrive.
Pay: From $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Food and Beverage Manager to lead our hospitality team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, ensuring high standards of service, quality, and safety. Your leadership will drive team performance, optimize operational efficiency, and foster a welcoming environment that delights our guests. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage diverse food service outlets, from casual dining to fine dining, while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily food and beverage operations across multiple outlets, including restaurants, bars, catering, and banquet services.
- Develop and implement staff training programs to ensure excellent customer service, food safety, and proper food handling procedures.
- Manage inventory control processes to minimize waste, reduce costs, and ensure the availability of necessary supplies.
- Oversee POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS for accurate cash handling, order processing, and sales reporting.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
- Coordinate shift management, scheduling staff efficiently to meet business demands while maintaining high service standards.
- Support budgeting efforts by monitoring expenses, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability through effective resource management.
- Facilitate team recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and ongoing staff development to build a motivated and skilled workforce.
- Maintain excellent customer service standards by addressing guest concerns promptly and ensuring a memorable dining experience.
- Collaborate with culinary teams on food preparation quality, menu development, and presentation to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Supervise kitchen management activities including food production, catering events, bar operations, and kitchen safety practices.
Experience
- Proven management experience in the food industry with a strong background in restaurant or hospitality management.
- Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and culinary trends across casual dining to fine dining settings.
- Hands-on experience with POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS for sales transactions and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability in inventory control, budgeting, cost analysis, and food management practices.
- Supervising experience in fast-paced environments like quick service or fast food restaurants is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in staff training & development, team management, interviewing candidates, and performance coaching.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations including proper food handling procedures is essential.
- Experience in managing multiple outlets or large-scale events such as banquets or catering services is preferred.
Join us as a Food and Beverage Manager to lead vibrant teams in creating exceptional culinary experiences that keep guests coming back! Your expertise will shape our service culture while fostering a positive environment where both staff and guests thrive.
Pay: From $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Food and Beverage Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires that a Food and Beverage Manager role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles blending operations and business analysis are stronger candidates than general floor management positions.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 11-9051 (Food Service Managers). Employers with certified LCAs for this title have already established the role as H-1B eligible at that location.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Food and Beverage Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this title. You skip operators who list roles without any documented sponsorship track record.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, confirm your employer will file with premium processing. USCIS adjudicates premium petitions within 15 business days, protecting your cap-gap coverage if your OPT end date falls before October 1.
Negotiate prevailing wage documentation into your offer
Your offer letter should reference the wage level certified in the LCA. DOL assigns Food and Beverage Managers to wage levels I through IV based on experience. A level I wage on a senior role can trigger an RFE.
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Find Food and Beverage Manager JobsFood and Beverage Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Food and Beverage Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS scrutinizes management roles that don't specify a required degree field. Roles tied to revenue analysis, large-scale catering contracts, or multi-unit operations with a hospitality management or business degree requirement are more defensible. General floor supervision without a degree requirement will likely fail the specialty occupation test.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Food and Beverage Manager roles?
Large hotel brands, casino resort operators, airline catering companies, and university dining services are the most consistent H-1B filers for this title. Migrate Mate filters Food and Beverage Manager listings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're only seeing roles from operators who have already filed for this occupation.
Does the employer's LCA need to match my exact job title?
The LCA must match the SOC code and worksite location, not necessarily your exact job title. USCIS compares the duties in the petition to the certified LCA. If your offer letter says 'F&B Operations Manager' but the LCA lists SOC 11-9051 with matching duties and wage, the title difference alone won't cause a problem.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new food and beverage employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, provided your current status is valid and you've maintained it. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified by DOL for the new worksite before submitting the I-129 to USCIS.
What wage level should my H-1B LCA show for a Food and Beverage Manager role?
DOL assigns wage levels based on experience and supervision responsibilities. Most mid-level Food and Beverage Managers land at Level II or III under SOC 11-9051. A Level I wage for a role with full department oversight and hiring authority is a common red flag that USCIS uses to issue RFEs. Verify the prevailing wage for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files.
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