H-1B Visa Server Jobs
Server roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related specialty field. Employers filing an H-1B for a Server must certify a Labor Condition Application with DOL and meet prevailing wage requirements for the specific work location.
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A career at Cinemark means you'll have epic opportunities to immerse yourself in our industry. But that's just the beginning — a front row seat means incredible growth as you bring new ideas to life to create an unforgettable experience for movie lovers worldwide.
Role Summary:
As a Server, you will greet Guests through engaging interaction, make thoughtful menu suggestions, have superior menu knowledge, and deliver quick and timely service. The server role provides a vital link between our Guests and the kitchen staff.
Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities of a Server include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Greet Guests with a smile in a timely and professional manner
- Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items in a fast-paced environment to enhance the Guest experience
- Accurately records food and beverage orders from Guests in a timely manner
- Verifies identification to confirm Guests are at least 21 years of age for all alcohol transactions
- Ensures that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
- Seats Guests when applicable
- Consistently use suggestive selling techniques
- Collaborates with kitchen team to ensure that food orders are accurate
- Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames
- Consistently wipes down and sanitizes Employee and Guest high-contact areas
- Properly utilizes Personal Protective Equipment while completing position specific tasks
- Adapts to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks
- Monitors safety and security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.) and reports to management
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Proof of age (Associates who will be serving, pouring, or mixing alcoholic beverages will need to be 18 and in some states 21)
- Completes basic food handling training and obtains any local or state mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required
- Team Members who work with alcohol are required to complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program
- Prior serving or bar experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
- Availability to work flexible hours which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Requires regular and consistent attendance
- Has an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift
- Provides excellent Guest service
- Accurate cash handling and basic math skills
- Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Ability to take and follow direction
- Responds with a sense of urgency
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater.
- Noise level may be moderate to high at times.
- Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
Benefits Available:
At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.
- Employee Discount
- 401(k) Matching*
- Growth Opportunities
- Education Assistance*
- Health Benefits*
- Parental Leave*
- Paid Time Off*
- Daily Pay*
- Free Movies*
*Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All Cinemark theatres are designated smoke-free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic, conventional, cigars, etc.
Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Join Our Team:
A career at Cinemark means you'll have epic opportunities to immerse yourself in our industry. But that's just the beginning — a front row seat means incredible growth as you bring new ideas to life to create an unforgettable experience for movie lovers worldwide.
Role Summary:
As a Server, you will greet Guests through engaging interaction, make thoughtful menu suggestions, have superior menu knowledge, and deliver quick and timely service. The server role provides a vital link between our Guests and the kitchen staff.
Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities of a Server include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Greet Guests with a smile in a timely and professional manner
- Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items in a fast-paced environment to enhance the Guest experience
- Accurately records food and beverage orders from Guests in a timely manner
- Verifies identification to confirm Guests are at least 21 years of age for all alcohol transactions
- Ensures that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
- Seats Guests when applicable
- Consistently use suggestive selling techniques
- Collaborates with kitchen team to ensure that food orders are accurate
- Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames
- Consistently wipes down and sanitizes Employee and Guest high-contact areas
- Properly utilizes Personal Protective Equipment while completing position specific tasks
- Adapts to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks
- Monitors safety and security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.) and reports to management
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Proof of age (Associates who will be serving, pouring, or mixing alcoholic beverages will need to be 18 and in some states 21)
- Completes basic food handling training and obtains any local or state mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required
- Team Members who work with alcohol are required to complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program
- Prior serving or bar experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
- Availability to work flexible hours which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Requires regular and consistent attendance
- Has an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift
- Provides excellent Guest service
- Accurate cash handling and basic math skills
- Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Ability to take and follow direction
- Responds with a sense of urgency
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater.
- Noise level may be moderate to high at times.
- Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
Benefits Available:
At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.
- Employee Discount
- 401(k) Matching*
- Growth Opportunities
- Education Assistance*
- Health Benefits*
- Parental Leave*
- Paid Time Off*
- Daily Pay*
- Free Movies*
*Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All Cinemark theatres are designated smoke-free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic, conventional, cigars, etc.
Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Verify your degree matches the role
H-1B eligibility for Server positions hinges on proving specialty occupation. Your degree must directly relate to the job duties, not just hospitality broadly. A hospitality management or food service administration degree strengthens your case considerably.
Use OFLC Wage Search before applying
Look up the prevailing wage for your exact Server SOC code and target city before interviewing. If the posted salary falls below the DOL wage level, your employer can't file a compliant LCA, which kills the petition before it starts.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Restaurants and hospitality groups enrolled in E-Verify are already set up for legal employment verification. This infrastructure overlap often signals a compliance-minded HR team that's more willing to navigate H-1B paperwork for specialized server roles.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter by Server roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation. That filing history shows the employer has already cleared DOL prevailing wage certification for comparable positions.
Clarify supervisory duties before the LCA is filed
Employers sometimes miscategorize server roles under a generic SOC code. If your position includes floor management or wine program oversight, confirm with HR that the job description reflects those duties so the LCA captures the correct wage level.
Ask about premium processing during offer negotiations
Standard H-1B processing can run several months. USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For a seasonal or time-sensitive server position, confirm whether the employer will pay for premium processing before you accept.
H-1B Visa Server: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Server position qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but it requires documentation showing the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as hospitality management, culinary arts, or food and beverage administration. Generic table service roles typically don't qualify. Positions tied to fine dining programs, sommelier duties, or luxury resort operations are more defensible because the employer can articulate why a specific degree is a minimum requirement.
What SOC code do employers use when filing an H-1B LCA for a Server?
Most employers file under SOC 35-3031 (Waiters and Waitresses) or a closely related food service code, but some upgrade to management-adjacent codes if the role carries supervisory responsibilities. The SOC code directly determines the DOL prevailing wage the employer must meet. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your specific duties before the LCA is filed helps ensure the code accurately reflects your actual job.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Server roles before?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified LCA filing history, so you can identify hospitality employers who have already navigated the DOL certification process for Server or similar food service positions. Prior filings are a strong signal that the employer's HR and legal teams understand the requirements and won't back out when the paperwork gets complex.
Does my employer need to file a PERM labor certification for an H-1B Server position?
No. PERM labor certification applies to permanent residence petitions, not H-1B nonimmigrant status. For an H-1B, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL and then an I-129 petition with USCIS. There's no recruitment test or PERM process involved, which keeps the timeline significantly shorter than employment-based green card sponsorship.
What happens to my H-1B status if the restaurant closes or my employment ends?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination, during which you can find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or make other arrangements. Your new employer would file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working as soon as USCIS receives it under portability rules. Acting quickly within that 60-day window is essential to maintaining lawful status.