H-1B Visa Food and Beverage Manager Jobs
Food and Beverage Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa 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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- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness resources
This position will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Miramont South and Fort Collins Club Genesis Health Clubs Bar/Cafes.
We are launching a new Bar/Cafe at our South location, and have an existing Bar/Cafe at our FCC location. We are in need of someone with Bar and Restaurant experience who can create, implement, and consistently execute a vision of excellence. The right candidate is a self-starter, someone who is able to provide a premier experience in terms of service as well as a delicious consistent food and beverage experience. Our members serve as a built-in clientele, but we are looking for someone who is also willing and able to market to the Fort Collins community to draw in patrons from outside our member base.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate within the budget and identify new ways to improve the development of the business
- Communicate with Regional Manager and Club Managers to support club, regional, and organizational goals and priorities
- Hire, train and schedule all staff to enable them to carry out their own duties and responsibilities
- Experience in basic food prep
- Plan, market and execute special events/promotions in the bar/café
- Supervise the accuracy of inventory
- Responsible for daily register deposits
- Participate in employee meetings, review, and development
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with members/guests and staff
- Ensures that all required documentation (daily reports, checklists, etc.) are completed in a timely manner
- Ensures desk and café are clean, maintained and organized at all times
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Expectations:
- Present a professional demeanor at all times when representing the Genesis Health Clubs
- Provide input in developing strategies to support club and café goals and objectives
- Develop and build a team atmosphere among staff and department
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints
Job Requirements:
- Available to work weekends and evenings and holidays
- Ability to work well with others
- Experience in cash handling and credit cards
- Customer service abilities
- Experience managing in the food industry
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Ability to communicate with guests and other associates, including reading, writing and speaking
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness resources
This position will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Miramont South and Fort Collins Club Genesis Health Clubs Bar/Cafes.
We are launching a new Bar/Cafe at our South location, and have an existing Bar/Cafe at our FCC location. We are in need of someone with Bar and Restaurant experience who can create, implement, and consistently execute a vision of excellence. The right candidate is a self-starter, someone who is able to provide a premier experience in terms of service as well as a delicious consistent food and beverage experience. Our members serve as a built-in clientele, but we are looking for someone who is also willing and able to market to the Fort Collins community to draw in patrons from outside our member base.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate within the budget and identify new ways to improve the development of the business
- Communicate with Regional Manager and Club Managers to support club, regional, and organizational goals and priorities
- Hire, train and schedule all staff to enable them to carry out their own duties and responsibilities
- Experience in basic food prep
- Plan, market and execute special events/promotions in the bar/café
- Supervise the accuracy of inventory
- Responsible for daily register deposits
- Participate in employee meetings, review, and development
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with members/guests and staff
- Ensures that all required documentation (daily reports, checklists, etc.) are completed in a timely manner
- Ensures desk and café are clean, maintained and organized at all times
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Expectations:
- Present a professional demeanor at all times when representing the Genesis Health Clubs
- Provide input in developing strategies to support club and café goals and objectives
- Develop and build a team atmosphere among staff and department
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints
Job Requirements:
- Available to work weekends and evenings and holidays
- Ability to work well with others
- Experience in cash handling and credit cards
- Customer service abilities
- Experience managing in the food industry
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Ability to communicate with guests and other associates, including reading, writing and speaking
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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.
Target hotel groups with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify employers, but H-1B cap-subject petitions don't. For cap-exempt or academic food service roles, check whether the institution is E-Verify enrolled before applying.
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.
H-1B Visa Food and Beverage Manager: 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.