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Restaurant roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position meets the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a related field. Employers must file a certified Labor Condition Application before your petition reaches USCIS, making early employer engagement essential.
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JOB SUMMARY
Areas of responsibility include Restaurants/Bars and Room Service, if applicable. Supervises daily restaurant operations and assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards and assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
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- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Day-to-Day Operations
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Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
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Maintains service and sanitation standards in restaurant, bar/lounge and room service areas.
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Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
Leading Food and Beverage Team
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Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
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Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
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Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
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Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
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Ensures compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures by training, supervising, follow-up and hands on management.
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Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
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Ensures staff understands local, state and Federal liquor laws.
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Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
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Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.
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Monitors alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
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Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
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Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
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Manages day-to-day operations, ensures the quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
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Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
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Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
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Acts as the guest service role model for the restaurants, sets a good example of excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
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Handles guest problems and complaints.
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Meets with guests on an informal basis during meals or upon departure to obtain feedback on quality of food and beverage, service levels and overall satisfaction.
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Ensures corrective action is taken to continuously improve service results.
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Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.
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Manages service delivery in outlets to ensure excellent service from point of entry to departure (e.g., greeting from hostess, speed of order taking and food and beverage delivery, fulfillment of special requests, collection of payment & invitation to return).
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
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Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
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Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.
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Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. Strives to improve employee retention.
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Ensures employees receive ongoing training to understand guest expectations.
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Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
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Strives to improve service performance.
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Ensures recognition is taking place across areas of responsibility.
Additional Responsibilities
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Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Assists servers and hosts on the floor during meal periods and high demand times.
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Recognizes good quality products and presentations.
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Supervises daily shift operations in absence of Assistant Restaurant Manager.
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Oversees the financial aspects of the department including purchasing and payment of invoices.
Location
8300 Pena Blvd, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80249
Schedule
Full Time
Position Type
Management
Pay Range:
$61,000-$77,000 annually
Bonus Eligible:
Y
Expiration Date:
08/31/2026
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
We’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family, enrich your wellbeing, empower your career, and spark new adventures. Benefits eligibility and options may vary depending on employment status, position and location. Click here to learn more.
At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Restaurant
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility turns on whether your restaurant position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your job title to confirm the degree requirement before approaching employers.
Target employers with active LCA histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter restaurant employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're only applying to companies that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for similar roles.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
USCIS requires H-1B employers to be registered, and many restaurant groups aren't automatically enrolled in E-Verify. Ask the hiring manager directly before accepting an offer to avoid delays after the petition is filed.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
A three-year culinary or hospitality degree from outside the U.S. may not automatically satisfy USCIS's four-year equivalency standard. Commission a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files the I-129.
Push your employer to file before April 1
The H-1B cap lottery opens each April for fiscal year start on October 1. Restaurant employers unfamiliar with the cycle often miss the registration window, so confirm your employer's timeline with HR well before the new year.
Use OFLC Wage Search to set salary expectations
DOL prevailing wage levels for restaurant management and culinary roles vary significantly by metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and worksite location so you can negotiate an offer that clears the LCA wage floor.
H-1B Visa Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do restaurant jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Some restaurant roles qualify, but not all. USCIS requires the position to meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like culinary arts, hospitality management, or food science. General cook, server, and line-cook positions typically don't qualify, but executive chef, culinary director, and food and beverage manager roles often do when the employer can document the degree requirement.
What documents does a restaurant employer need to sponsor an H-1B?
The employer must first obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, which verifies the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. They then file Form I-129 with USCIS, along with evidence that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation, your academic credentials, and the employment terms. Credential evaluation reports are often essential for foreign culinary degrees.
How do I find restaurant employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter restaurant and hospitality employers by verified DOL LCA filing history. This shows you which companies have actively petitioned for H-1B workers in comparable roles, saving you from cold-applying to employers who've never navigated the process and may decline before even reviewing your qualifications.
Can a restaurant sponsor me for an H-1B if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. If you're on OPT and your restaurant employer wants to retain you, they can file an H-1B petition during the April registration window. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT and work authorization until your H-1B status begins, provided your employer filed on time.
What happens to my H-1B if the restaurant closes or lays me off?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, allowing you to start work once USCIS receives the petition rather than waiting for full approval. Acting quickly within that 60-day window is critical to maintaining lawful status.