H-2A Visa Restaurant Manager Jobs

Restaurant Manager jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are available through U.S. agricultural employers who operate seasonal food service operations tied to harvest cycles, resort seasons, or farm-to-table programs. Your employer must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and file a certified job order with DOL before your petition can proceed.

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Overview

Open Jobs29+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$43K
Top LocationRapid City, SD
Most JobsPerkins - Northcott Hospitality

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Perkins - Northcott Hospitality
Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Perkins - Northcott Hospitality
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$40,000/yr - $46,000/yr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
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Restaurant General Manager
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Restaurant General Manager
Pilot Flying J
Kearney, Missouri
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Customer Service
$52,300/yr - $75,795/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
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Perkins - Northcott Hospitality
Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Perkins - Northcott Hospitality
Worthington, Minnesota
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$39,000/yr - $46,000/yr
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1+ yr exp.
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Perkins - Northcott Hospitality
Rapid City, South Dakota
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
$40,000/yr - $47,000/yr
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1+ yr exp.
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Perkins - Northcott Hospitality
Bristol, Virginia
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$40,000/yr - $46,000/yr
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1+ yr exp.
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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Restaurant Manager

Document your food service management credentials

Gather proof of supervisory experience in kitchens or dining operations before applying. H-2A visa petitions require employers to justify the hire, and your records of staff scheduling, inventory control, or health code compliance strengthen the case.

Target employers with seasonal food service cycles

Focus on agricultural resorts, farm-stay operations, and harvest-season camps that run kitchens tied to a defined season. These employers already file H-2A petitions regularly and understand the temporary-need requirement DOL enforces for certification.

Search verified H-2A openings on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to find Restaurant Manager roles where employers have confirmed H-2A sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting whether an employer has ever navigated the DOL job order and USCIS petition process.

Confirm your role qualifies as agricultural support

Restaurant Manager roles qualify under H-2A when the position directly supports agricultural operations, not standalone commercial restaurants. Review the O*NET occupation profile and ask the employer how they've classified the role on their ETA-790A job order.

Ask employers about housing before accepting an offer

Your employer is legally required to provide free housing for the duration of your H-2A status. Get the housing arrangement confirmed in writing before the petition is filed, since DOL reviews housing adequacy as part of the labor certification process.

Verify wage compliance using the OFLC Wage Search

Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for your state or the prevailing wage for your occupation. Cross-check the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search before signing any offer letter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Restaurant Manager jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Restaurant Manager roles where employers have confirmed H-2A sponsorship. Because H-2A requires employers to file a certified job order with DOL before the petition moves to USCIS, positions listed on Migrate Mate reflect employers already engaged in that process, not employers who might consider sponsorship eventually.

What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for a Restaurant Manager?

Your H-2A employer must provide free housing that meets federal and state safety standards for the full duration of your authorized stay. They must also cover transportation costs from your home country to the worksite and back at the end of your contract, plus daily transportation between housing and the workplace if those locations are separate.

Does a Restaurant Manager role qualify for the H-2A visa if the employer isn't a traditional farm?

Yes, if the position directly supports an agricultural operation. DOL evaluates whether the food service function is incidental to and necessary for the agricultural enterprise, such as feeding seasonal harvest crews at a farm camp or running a dining facility at an agritourism resort. Standalone commercial restaurants without an agricultural connection don't qualify.

Can my H-2A status be extended if the seasonal operation runs longer than expected?

Your employer can file an extension petition with USCIS before your authorized period expires, provided the temporary or seasonal need continues and doesn't exceed three years total. H-2A status is granted in increments tied to the certified labor need, so the extension must be supported by an updated or amended DOL job order reflecting the extended period.

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