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Restaurant Manager roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field. Large hotel groups, multi-unit dining chains, and resort operators file LCAs regularly. Your degree field and the employer's job requirements both determine whether your role meets the specialty occupation standard.
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Store 2709336Q: 801 Governors, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Shift Availability
Flexible (Days, Evenings, Overnights + Weekends)
Job Type
Full time
The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties, responsibilities, and requirements:
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER JOB SUMMARY:
This position assists the Restaurant Manager (RM) with daily operations of the restaurant and supervises the team in their absence. The Restaurant Assistant Manager (RAM) leads and coaches Restaurant Team Members and partners with the management team to maintain the Company and Brand operational standards ensuring all guests leave satisfied.
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER EXPECTATIONS:
- Provides excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner; coaches and corrects team
- Conducts second interviews for team members and shift leads
- Maintains a clean restaurant environment by cleaning and performing general housekeeping duties. Assigns shift duties to team members and follows up to ensure completion
- Directs team and ensures all food items are prepared and served in accordance with all Brand, Company, and health department regulations. Coaches team members to follow guidelines for food preparation and production management
- Cascades relevant information to team members and assists with new product training
- Responsible for placing campaign materials upon request
- Ensures product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of all cash, sales, and inventory control records for the duration of the shift. Completes end of shift and end of day paperwork and counts as required. Communicates any discrepancies to immediate supervisor
- In absence of the RM, the RAM completes daily, weekly and end of period paperwork, inventory counts, cash counts, truck orders, and other administrative duties as required
- Guarantees a safe environment for team members and guests by following all government laws and safety codes
- Completes reports on all incidents following our 5-minute rule policy
- Partners with the RM and takes ownership to ensure all financial and operational metrics are met, resulting in a profitable restaurant
- Lives our Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, Play to Win
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER BENEFITS:
- Unlimited tip pooling
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life and AD&D plans
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Short-Term Disability
- Vacation paid time off
- Company holidays paid at time and a half
- Matching 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discount Program
- Discount Meal Benefit
- Wellness Plan
- Wait periods may apply
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Full time required; availability during all hours of operation and at least one hour pre-opening and post-closing required
- Valid state Driver’s License required
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivates, coaches, and leads team members
- Acts with integrity; keeps commitments
- Contagious positive attitude
- Focuses on achieving results while having fun!
- Ability to gain control during stressful situations
- Exhibits a sense of urgency
- Team player who can work well with others or independently
- Frequently bend, twist at waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk
- Occasionally climb and descend ladders
- Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work in and around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises
- Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift, including reaching for objects overhead
- Push, pull, lift, and carry up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50+ lb. occasionally, including lifting from ground to overhead
Circle K will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an employee with a disability unless the accommodation is unreasonable or would pose an undue hardship.
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER, RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions, and qualifications required of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change. The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Restaurant Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your Restaurant Manager role to normally require a specific bachelor's degree. Hospitality management, food service administration, or business degrees with a hospitality concentration are the strongest fits. A general business degree with no hospitality coursework can trigger an RFE.
Target multi-unit and hotel-group employers
Corporate restaurant groups managing multiple locations and hospitality companies operating hotel food and beverage programs file H-1B LCAs far more consistently than independent restaurants, which rarely have the HR infrastructure to sponsor.
Check LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Restaurant Manager LCA filings by employer on Migrate Mate before applying. You'll see which companies have certified LCAs for this role under DOL, saving you from pursuing employers with no H-1B sponsorship track record.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
Pull the prevailing wage for Restaurant Manager under SOC code 11-9051 in your target metro using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage level, so knowing the floor before your offer letter prevents a USCIS compliance problem later.
Prepare an duties memo with your employer
Ask your employer to document that the role requires applying hospitality management theory, financial analysis, or supply chain knowledge from a specific degree program. A detailed duties memo strengthens the specialty occupation argument if USCIS issues an RFE on your I-129.
File before April 1 to stay within cap season
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start. If your employer misses this window, you're locked out for a full year. Confirm your employer's attorney has your documents by mid-February to allow drafting time.
H-1B Visa Restaurant Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Restaurant Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the job to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Restaurant Manager role at a corporate hospitality company that applies financial controls, supply chain management, or hospitality operations theory from a degree program can qualify. A general floor manager role at a single independent restaurant typically won't meet the standard.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Restaurant Manager positions?
Large hotel groups, multi-unit dining corporations, resort operators, and airport food service companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These employers have dedicated HR and legal teams that handle LCA filings with DOL regularly. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for Restaurant Manager roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from Restaurant Manager to a director role?
A promotion that changes your job duties, title, or worksite may require your employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before you start the new role. If the new position falls under a different SOC code or requires a new prevailing wage determination, a fresh LCA must also be filed with DOL. Don't assume your existing approval covers the new position.
Can my employer require me to work at multiple restaurant locations on one H-1B?
Yes, but only if your employer filed a blanket LCA covering all worksites or filed separate LCAs for each location where you'll work more than 40 hours in a year. If you're assigned to a new city or state not listed on your original LCA, your employer must file a new Labor Condition Application with DOL before you begin working there.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my Restaurant Manager job search timeline?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are limited to 85,000 slots annually, with registration opening each March. If your employer is not cap-exempt, your petition enters a random lottery. A failed lottery selection means waiting until the next fiscal year cycle. Building your job search timeline around the March registration window and an April 1 filing deadline gives you and your employer the best chance of meeting the October 1 start date.