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Job Number 26143498
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood MA 02062, United States
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $68,000 - $84,000 annually
Expiration Date: 12/18/2026
This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Hobbs Brook Real Estate. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.
Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC is an innovative commercial real estate leader with a portfolio of forward-thinking, sustainable properties in the United States and Singapore. Shaping the market since 1952, the company acquires, develops, manages, and serves as a valued partner to a variety of stakeholders. Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE) brings unique property visions to life with a commitment to improving both the environment and the community.
Location: This position is based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Norwood, MA. The property is owned by Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC, the real estate division of FM, offering a dynamic hospitality environment with strong organizational support.
Shift Hours: Full time Salaried position with a minimum of 40 hours a week. We require open availability to align for business needs. This includes availability for day, nights, weekends and Holidays.
Holidays
This is a 24/7 operation, so holiday coverage is required
- Christmas Day is the only exception unless an event is scheduled.
- Flexibility is offered to take alternate days off when holidays are worked.
- Relocation is not offered for this position.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Restaurant Manager helps bring the One Bistro experience to life at the Four Points by Sheraton by creating a welcoming environment where guests feel cared for and team members feel supported. In partnership with the Restaurant Manager, this role helps lead daily restaurant operations with a people-first approach, a commitment to service excellence, and attention to the small details that make a meal feel memorable. The ideal candidate is a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys coaching associates, building thoughtful schedules, supporting training, using restaurant technology with confidence, and stepping in wherever needed to help the team deliver warm, consistent service. In the Restaurant Manager’s absence, this role serves as the on-site leader for restaurant operations.
These duties include:
- Lead, coach, and support restaurant associates, so they feel prepared, valued, and empowered to deliver thoughtful hospitality.
- Create and manage weekly schedules that align staffing with business needs for One Bistro and 117 private dining.
- Support hands-on training that helps associates understand service standards, safety expectations, guest care, and the details that create a seamless dining experience.
- Use restaurant technology, including POS, reservation, menu, reporting, and Microsoft Office tools, to support daily operations and accurate communication.
- Maintain restaurant procedures, brand standards, and compliance with licensing, hygiene, health, and safety expectations with integrity and consistency.
- Support staffing, onboarding, performance conversations, and team development in partnership with the Restaurant Manager.
- Coordinate front- and back-of-house communication to improve service flow, guest experience, and operational efficiency.
- Respond to guests and associate needs with care, professionalism, sound judgment, and a genuine service mindset.
- Oversee food and beverage controls, cash handling, end-of-day reporting, product procurement, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Partner in promotions, departmental meetings, pre-shift communication, private dining needs, and special events.
- Perform Manager on Duty shifts for the hotel and conference center as needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of restaurant management experience, ideally in a hotel, full-service restaurant, or similar hospitality environment.
- Experience creating team schedules, supporting staffing needs, and adjusting plans based on business volume.
- Demonstrated experience training, coaching, and developing team members in service standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
- Comfort using restaurant and business technology, including POS systems such as MICROS/Symphony, reservation platforms such as OpenTable, menu platforms, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to connect with guests, team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
- Ability to lead with warmth, professionalism, flexibility, and care while helping create an environment where guests and associates feel welcome and respected.
- Working knowledge of cost controls, inventory, cash handling, service quality, and food and beverage operations.
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing needs.
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds as part of regular restaurant operations.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience considered.
- Tips and SERV Safe Certified required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- The hiring range for this position is $68,000 - $84,000 a year.
- The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience.
The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, and time off, including vacation and sick time. Eligible for Marriott employee discount at participating hotels with successful completion of ongoing trainings.
Hobbs Brook Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job Number 26143498
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood MA 02062, United States
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $68,000 - $84,000 annually
Expiration Date: 12/18/2026
This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Hobbs Brook Real Estate. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.
Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC is an innovative commercial real estate leader with a portfolio of forward-thinking, sustainable properties in the United States and Singapore. Shaping the market since 1952, the company acquires, develops, manages, and serves as a valued partner to a variety of stakeholders. Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE) brings unique property visions to life with a commitment to improving both the environment and the community.
Location: This position is based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Norwood, MA. The property is owned by Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC, the real estate division of FM, offering a dynamic hospitality environment with strong organizational support.
Shift Hours: Full time Salaried position with a minimum of 40 hours a week. We require open availability to align for business needs. This includes availability for day, nights, weekends and Holidays.
Holidays
This is a 24/7 operation, so holiday coverage is required
- Christmas Day is the only exception unless an event is scheduled.
- Flexibility is offered to take alternate days off when holidays are worked.
- Relocation is not offered for this position.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Restaurant Manager helps bring the One Bistro experience to life at the Four Points by Sheraton by creating a welcoming environment where guests feel cared for and team members feel supported. In partnership with the Restaurant Manager, this role helps lead daily restaurant operations with a people-first approach, a commitment to service excellence, and attention to the small details that make a meal feel memorable. The ideal candidate is a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys coaching associates, building thoughtful schedules, supporting training, using restaurant technology with confidence, and stepping in wherever needed to help the team deliver warm, consistent service. In the Restaurant Manager’s absence, this role serves as the on-site leader for restaurant operations.
These duties include:
- Lead, coach, and support restaurant associates, so they feel prepared, valued, and empowered to deliver thoughtful hospitality.
- Create and manage weekly schedules that align staffing with business needs for One Bistro and 117 private dining.
- Support hands-on training that helps associates understand service standards, safety expectations, guest care, and the details that create a seamless dining experience.
- Use restaurant technology, including POS, reservation, menu, reporting, and Microsoft Office tools, to support daily operations and accurate communication.
- Maintain restaurant procedures, brand standards, and compliance with licensing, hygiene, health, and safety expectations with integrity and consistency.
- Support staffing, onboarding, performance conversations, and team development in partnership with the Restaurant Manager.
- Coordinate front- and back-of-house communication to improve service flow, guest experience, and operational efficiency.
- Respond to guests and associate needs with care, professionalism, sound judgment, and a genuine service mindset.
- Oversee food and beverage controls, cash handling, end-of-day reporting, product procurement, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Partner in promotions, departmental meetings, pre-shift communication, private dining needs, and special events.
- Perform Manager on Duty shifts for the hotel and conference center as needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of restaurant management experience, ideally in a hotel, full-service restaurant, or similar hospitality environment.
- Experience creating team schedules, supporting staffing needs, and adjusting plans based on business volume.
- Demonstrated experience training, coaching, and developing team members in service standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
- Comfort using restaurant and business technology, including POS systems such as MICROS/Symphony, reservation platforms such as OpenTable, menu platforms, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to connect with guests, team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
- Ability to lead with warmth, professionalism, flexibility, and care while helping create an environment where guests and associates feel welcome and respected.
- Working knowledge of cost controls, inventory, cash handling, service quality, and food and beverage operations.
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing needs.
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds as part of regular restaurant operations.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience considered.
- Tips and SERV Safe Certified required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- The hiring range for this position is $68,000 - $84,000 a year.
- The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience.
The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, and time off, including vacation and sick time. Eligible for Marriott employee discount at participating hotels with successful completion of ongoing trainings.
Hobbs Brook Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Restaurant General Manager
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes Restaurant General Manager petitions because the role doesn't always require a degree by industry norm. Get a credential evaluation confirming your hospitality or business degree maps directly to the SOC code your employer will use.
Search LCA filings for hospitality sponsors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by occupation code 11-9051, which covers food service managers. This shows you which restaurant groups have already certified H-1B positions, narrowing your search to proven sponsors.
Target multi-unit operators over single locations
Single-location restaurants rarely have immigration infrastructure. Focus on regional chains, hotel food and beverage groups, and franchise operators with HR teams experienced in H-1B filing. Their internal processes reduce delays between your offer letter and petition submission.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B employers
Pull up Restaurant General Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employer LCA filing history by occupation code so you can see which hospitality companies have active sponsorship records before sending a single application.
Confirm your offer letter specifies the specialty occupation
Your offer letter must state that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is required, not preferred. Ask HR to revise generic language before your employer files the I-129, since USCIS uses the offer letter to evaluate specialty occupation status.
Account for premium processing in your start date timeline
H-1B standard processing can run several months. If your employer won't file with premium processing, negotiate a start date that clears the regular adjudication window. Starting before approval puts both you and the employer at compliance risk.
H-1B Visa Restaurant General Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Restaurant General Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like hospitality management or business administration. Generic management experience without a degree requirement won't meet the standard. Employers must document in the LCA and I-129 that the role demands theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge.
Which types of restaurant employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for general managers?
Multi-unit restaurant groups, hotel and resort food and beverage operations, and large franchise operators with dedicated HR or legal teams are the most active sponsors. They have established filing relationships with immigration attorneys and understand the LCA process. Single-location independent restaurants rarely have the infrastructure or legal budget to file an H-1B petition. Browse verified sponsors by occupation code on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for Restaurant General Manager roles in your geographic area, as certified through the DOL's LCA process. You can check the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations. If the employer's offered compensation falls below the prevailing wage, USCIS will reject the petition regardless of your qualifications.
Can I switch from OPT to H-1B as a Restaurant General Manager if my degree isn't in hospitality?
Possibly, depending on the field. USCIS accepts degrees in business administration, hotel and restaurant management, food service management, and related disciplines. A degree in an unrelated field like engineering or literature is unlikely to support a Restaurant General Manager H-1B petition unless you can document a direct connection between your coursework and the specific duties of the role.
What should I ask a potential employer before they agree to sponsor my H-1B for this role?
Ask whether they've filed H-1B petitions for similar roles before, who their immigration attorney is, and whether they cover premium processing fees. Also confirm they're willing to document specialty occupation requirements in the offer letter and LCA filing. Employers unfamiliar with this documentation often create delays or receive RFEs from USCIS that could have been avoided with proper preparation upfront.