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Department: Market Grille
FLSA: Salary
Revision Date: 07/2026
About Hy-Vee:
At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.
The Role and Why It's Important:
The Food Service Manager leads the full food service operation across the store, overseeing quality, staffing, menus, and profitability across the Market Grille, Mia Italian, Hy-Chi, and related departments. In this role, you'll partner with chefs and department managers to deliver innovative, high-quality food at a competitive price while building a team culture centered on hospitality and excellence. If you are an experienced food service leader with a passion for great food, strong business instincts, and the ability to inspire a team, we'd love to have you on our team.
What You'll Do:
No two days are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one.
- Oversee food quality and presentation across all food service departments including Market Grille, Mia Italian, Hy-Chi, and Kitchen departments.
- Work with chefs and personnel to plan menus that are flavorful, popular, and competitively priced, and select or create successful menu items based on cost analysis.
- Oversee inventory across all food service departments and work with chefs for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies.
- Estimate food and beverage costs, supervise portion control, and minimize waste through quantity management.
- Perform frequent checks to ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation and service.
- Set and uphold department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability.
- Review daily production lists, assign tasks to department employees, and scan the kitchen area for cleanliness, repairs, and safety needs.
- Ensure food display cases are rotated and replenished and that adequate staff are on hand to meet customer needs.
- Direct hiring, training, and scheduling of food service personnel.
- Analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, compare to actuals, prepare ad projections, and write ads.
- Work with management to plan marketing, advertising, and special restaurant functions.
- Monitor staff and customers to ensure health, safety, and liquor regulation compliance.
- Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.
- Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services.
- Follow all food safety guidelines and ensure department employees remain in compliance.
- Assume supervisory duties of food service employees in the absence of a Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager.
- Adhere to all Hy-Vee policies and individual store guidelines.
- Report to work when scheduled and on time.
Your Skills:
To be successful, you'll need to be able to:
- Demonstrate excellent hospitality skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer and guest experiences.
- Lead and develop a team, maintaining high standards and a positive, energetic work environment.
- Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization.
- Use math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages for cost analysis, pricing, and scheduling.
- File, post, and organize materials; conduct interviews; and guide and direct team members with confidence.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, team members, vendors, and store leadership.
Reporting Relationships:
- Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home.
- Direct Reports: Market Grille Department Manager; Mia Italian Department Manager; Hy-Chi Department Manager; Service Managers; Chefs; Market Grille Service Staff; Night Food Service Employees.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent experience required; sanitation and food safety coursework encouraged.
One year of similar or related experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas.
Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.
Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties.
Working Environment:
This is a fast-paced role in a store kitchen and restaurant environment where you will be leading a team throughout your shift. You will frequently work in cool conditions with exposure to dampness, equipment noise and vibrations, possible equipment movement hazards from slicers and choppers, and daily exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.
Job Title: Food Service Manager
Department: Market Grille
FLSA: Salary
Revision Date: 07/2026
About Hy-Vee:
At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.
The Role and Why It's Important:
The Food Service Manager leads the full food service operation across the store, overseeing quality, staffing, menus, and profitability across the Market Grille, Mia Italian, Hy-Chi, and related departments. In this role, you'll partner with chefs and department managers to deliver innovative, high-quality food at a competitive price while building a team culture centered on hospitality and excellence. If you are an experienced food service leader with a passion for great food, strong business instincts, and the ability to inspire a team, we'd love to have you on our team.
What You'll Do:
No two days are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one.
- Oversee food quality and presentation across all food service departments including Market Grille, Mia Italian, Hy-Chi, and Kitchen departments.
- Work with chefs and personnel to plan menus that are flavorful, popular, and competitively priced, and select or create successful menu items based on cost analysis.
- Oversee inventory across all food service departments and work with chefs for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies.
- Estimate food and beverage costs, supervise portion control, and minimize waste through quantity management.
- Perform frequent checks to ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation and service.
- Set and uphold department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability.
- Review daily production lists, assign tasks to department employees, and scan the kitchen area for cleanliness, repairs, and safety needs.
- Ensure food display cases are rotated and replenished and that adequate staff are on hand to meet customer needs.
- Direct hiring, training, and scheduling of food service personnel.
- Analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, compare to actuals, prepare ad projections, and write ads.
- Work with management to plan marketing, advertising, and special restaurant functions.
- Monitor staff and customers to ensure health, safety, and liquor regulation compliance.
- Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.
- Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services.
- Follow all food safety guidelines and ensure department employees remain in compliance.
- Assume supervisory duties of food service employees in the absence of a Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager.
- Adhere to all Hy-Vee policies and individual store guidelines.
- Report to work when scheduled and on time.
Your Skills:
To be successful, you'll need to be able to:
- Demonstrate excellent hospitality skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer and guest experiences.
- Lead and develop a team, maintaining high standards and a positive, energetic work environment.
- Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization.
- Use math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages for cost analysis, pricing, and scheduling.
- File, post, and organize materials; conduct interviews; and guide and direct team members with confidence.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, team members, vendors, and store leadership.
Reporting Relationships:
- Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home.
- Direct Reports: Market Grille Department Manager; Mia Italian Department Manager; Hy-Chi Department Manager; Service Managers; Chefs; Market Grille Service Staff; Night Food Service Employees.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent experience required; sanitation and food safety coursework encouraged.
One year of similar or related experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas.
Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation.
Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment.
Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards.
Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties.
Working Environment:
This is a fast-paced role in a store kitchen and restaurant environment where you will be leading a team throughout your shift. You will frequently work in cool conditions with exposure to dampness, equipment noise and vibrations, possible equipment movement hazards from slicers and choppers, and daily exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Food Service Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree for H-1B approval. A hospitality management, food science, or culinary arts degree strengthens your case. General business degrees may draw an RFE if the job description doesn't specify a degree field requirement.
Target institutional and contract dining employers
Hospital systems, university dining programs, and contract food service companies like Aramark or Sodexo file LCAs at higher volumes than independent restaurants. These employers have dedicated HR teams experienced with H-1B petitions and established USCIS filing workflows.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Pull DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation code on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed for Food Service Manager roles. This filters out companies that have never sponsored the title, saving you from pursuing dead ends.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through IV wages for SOC code 11-9051 before entering salary discussions so you don't accept an offer that can't support an LCA.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
Food Service Managers at qualifying nonprofit hospitals, university dining operations, or research institutions may be cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can be filed any time of year without entering the lottery. Confirm the employer's tax status and affiliation before assuming you need to wait for April registration.
Document operational scope in your job description
USCIS scrutinizes Food Service Manager petitions by looking for degree-level theoretical and practical knowledge requirements. Work with your employer to specify budget authority, regulatory compliance duties, and multi-unit oversight in the offer letter to distinguish the role from hourly supervisory positions.
H-1B Visa Food Service Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Food Service Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like hospitality management, food science, or nutrition. Roles focused on operational execution without theoretical degree requirements are vulnerable to RFEs. The job description must clearly connect degree-level knowledge to daily duties.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Food Service Manager roles?
Hospital and healthcare systems, university dining programs, hotel groups, and contract food service operators file the most H-1B LCAs for this occupation. Independent restaurants rarely sponsor because the administrative cost outweighs the hiring volume. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA filing history for Food Service Manager positions by location.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Food Service Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for SOC code 11-9051 in your specific metropolitan area, as certified through the LCA process. The wage level depends on your experience and job complexity, ranging from Level I to Level IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage for your work location before signing an offer.
Can a Food Service Manager be hired H-1B cap-exempt?
Yes, if your employer qualifies. Nonprofit hospitals, university food service departments, and research institutions affiliated with higher education may be cap-exempt. This means your petition can be filed at any point in the year without the April lottery. Ask HR to confirm the organization's 501(c)(3) status and any higher-education affiliation before counting on this path.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change Food Service Manager employers?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through an H-1B portability filing before your current status expires. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition with USCIS, and you can begin work as soon as it's received, without waiting for approval. The new LCA must cover your updated work location and meet the local prevailing wage for the role.