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Restaurant Assistant Manager roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field. Sponsoring employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and petition USCIS before your start date.
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We are looking for Restaurant Assistant Managers (RAM) to join our team. Our restaurants are staffed with amazing people, and we are looking for more. The RAM supports the Restaurant General Manager in their efforts to develop a team of dedicated people, delivering great and friendly guest experiences and producing top line sales. They do this by learning, managing and teaching restaurant systems effectively to achieve goals, develop people and provide excellent service. RAM's bonus on performance, both operationally and financially.
JOB DUTIES:
- Ensure your team provides outstanding service and satisfied guests
- Train and coach the team
- Utilize GPS Hospitality Systems to run a great restaurant every shift, every day
- Implement restaurant controls, especially cash & inventory
- Set and meet restaurant goals for service, operations and financial results
- Meet all operational standards, including speed of service, food safety and cleanliness
- Meet positive food and labor variance and take appropriate action to improve results
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Work all shifts as required by the business
- Set an example by maintaining an excellent working knowledge and high level of proficiency in restaurant operations
- Provide feedback and coaching to the team
- Demonstrate problem solving skills
- Follow all government regulations, employment laws, food safety and operations policies and implement all accounting controls
- Any / all other duties as assigned by the Restaurant General Manager (RGM)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform the following motions: bending, squatting, twisting, pulling and reaching
- Ability to work in warm and cold temperatures
- Ability to stand for 8-10 hours
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Job Requirements:
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail setting
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be able to perform under pressure in a high-volume setting
- Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
- Must be at least 18 years of age & authorized to work in the US
- ServSafe certification preferred
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS:
We offer a passionate, fun and positive work environment, with a welcoming and supportive team, along with…
- Strong, performance-based bonus program
- Regular performance reviews
- Health & Life Benefits
- HSA program
- Generous Paid Time Off benefits
- Employee Rewards & Recognition Program
- Career development through structured training programs
GPS Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, lineage or citizenship status, age, disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and other related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic information / characteristics, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic provided by applicable federal, state or local laws.
GPS Hospitality will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at 770-738-8779.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for Restaurant Assistant Managers (RAM) to join our team. Our restaurants are staffed with amazing people, and we are looking for more. The RAM supports the Restaurant General Manager in their efforts to develop a team of dedicated people, delivering great and friendly guest experiences and producing top line sales. They do this by learning, managing and teaching restaurant systems effectively to achieve goals, develop people and provide excellent service. RAM's bonus on performance, both operationally and financially.
JOB DUTIES:
- Ensure your team provides outstanding service and satisfied guests
- Train and coach the team
- Utilize GPS Hospitality Systems to run a great restaurant every shift, every day
- Implement restaurant controls, especially cash & inventory
- Set and meet restaurant goals for service, operations and financial results
- Meet all operational standards, including speed of service, food safety and cleanliness
- Meet positive food and labor variance and take appropriate action to improve results
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Work all shifts as required by the business
- Set an example by maintaining an excellent working knowledge and high level of proficiency in restaurant operations
- Provide feedback and coaching to the team
- Demonstrate problem solving skills
- Follow all government regulations, employment laws, food safety and operations policies and implement all accounting controls
- Any / all other duties as assigned by the Restaurant General Manager (RGM)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform the following motions: bending, squatting, twisting, pulling and reaching
- Ability to work in warm and cold temperatures
- Ability to stand for 8-10 hours
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Job Requirements:
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail setting
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be able to perform under pressure in a high-volume setting
- Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
- Must be at least 18 years of age & authorized to work in the US
- ServSafe certification preferred
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS:
We offer a passionate, fun and positive work environment, with a welcoming and supportive team, along with…
- Strong, performance-based bonus program
- Regular performance reviews
- Health & Life Benefits
- HSA program
- Generous Paid Time Off benefits
- Employee Rewards & Recognition Program
- Career development through structured training programs
GPS Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, lineage or citizenship status, age, disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and other related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic information / characteristics, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic provided by applicable federal, state or local laws.
GPS Hospitality will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at 770-738-8779.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Restaurant Assistant Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for Restaurant Manager to confirm the education requirements USCIS adjudicators reference when evaluating hospitality management petitions.
Target multi-unit operators over independent restaurants
Restaurant groups managing 10 or more locations have HR infrastructure to handle LCA filings and I-129 petitions. Single-location independents rarely have the legal budget or experience to sponsor an H-1B for a management role.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs under the Food Service Managers SOC code. That filing history confirms the employer has navigated DOL's prevailing-wage certification process before, not just that they're open to sponsorship.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC prevailing wages
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your location, and underpaying at the offer stage creates filing problems later.
Negotiate your start date around the H-1B cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B employment can't begin before October 1 of the fiscal year for which you're selected. If you're applying in the annual lottery, build at least six months of buffer into any verbal start-date discussion with your employer.
Get your employer to confirm E-Verify enrollment
Some states mandate E-Verify for employers above a certain size, but your employer must be enrolled before USCIS will approve a status change. Confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after you've already given notice to a prior employer.
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Find Restaurant Assistant Manager JobsRestaurant Assistant Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Restaurant Assistant Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a directly related field as a minimum requirement, USCIS will typically treat it as a specialty occupation. Generic postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required have a higher chance of drawing a Request for Evidence. Your employer's attorney should tailor the job description carefully before filing.
Which types of restaurant employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for assistant managers?
Multi-unit restaurant groups, hotel food and beverage departments, and large casual-dining or fast-casual chains are the most realistic sponsors. These employers already have HR teams and immigration counsel familiar with LCA filings. Independent single-location restaurants almost never sponsor because the legal and administrative cost is prohibitive relative to the role. Use Migrate Mate to identify which restaurant operators have active H-1B LCA filing history in your target city.
What prevailing wage level should a Restaurant Assistant Manager position be filed at?
Most Restaurant Assistant Manager petitions are filed at DOL wage Level I or Level II, depending on the complexity of duties and supervisory scope. Your employer runs the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area and the Food Service Managers SOC code to determine the certified wage floor. If your offered salary falls below the certified prevailing wage, the LCA will be denied and the H-1B petition can't move forward.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new restaurant employer if I change jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as you're currently in valid H-1B status. The new employer must still file a certified LCA with DOL and a petition with USCIS. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to start, but the petition must be filed and receipted before your current H-1B expires.
Does working nights and weekends affect my H-1B status as a Restaurant Assistant Manager?
No. H-1B status is tied to the terms of your approved petition, not your schedule. Variable shifts, split schedules, and weekend work are standard in restaurant management and don't affect your immigration status. What matters is that your employer continues to pay you the prevailing wage listed in the LCA and that your job duties match the specialty occupation described in the original petition.
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