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Food and Beverage Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at resorts, hotels, and seasonal dining operations that depend on temporary foreign workers to run their food service programs. Employers file a DOL temporary labor certification before sponsoring you, and slots fall under the 66,000-visa annual cap split across winter and summer seasons.
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Located in the heart of Old Town Key West, Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished hospitality leader to oversee a dynamic and diverse food and beverage operation. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Food & Beverage Manager to lead all aspects of our food and beverage operation, including Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Key West Kitchen, Blue Mojito Pool Bar & Grill, In-Room Dining, and Banquet Events.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee multiple outlets and service environments, driving exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, colleague engagement, and financial performance. Working closely with culinary, sales, events, and hotel leadership teams, you will play a key role in shaping the resort's food and beverage strategy while developing future hospitality leaders.
- Lead all Food & Beverage operations, including Four Flamingos, Blue Mojito Pool Bar & Grill, In-Room Dining, and Banquets, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
- Drive financial performance through effective management of revenue, labor, forecasting, budgeting, and expense controls.
- Partner with Culinary, Sales, and Events teams to execute meetings, weddings, and special events seamlessly.
- Recruit, develop, and coach managers and colleagues, building engaged, high-performing teams and future leaders.
- Analyze business trends and guest feedback to identify opportunities that enhance service, increase profitability, and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with Hyatt brand standards, food safety regulations, and health and sanitation requirements.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the Food & Beverage division.
Why Hyatt Centric Key West?
Located in the heart of Old Town Key West, Hyatt Centric Key West offers an exciting opportunity to lead food and beverage operations in one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. Our award-winning culinary experiences, waterfront location, and vibrant culture create an exceptional environment for hospitality professionals looking to make an impact.
Benefits We Offer
- Relocation assistance package including a lump-sum payment or managed move, relocation stipend, and up to 30 days of temporary housing.
- Paid Time Off available upon hire.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning at 30 days.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Wellness and Education Reimbursement programs.
- Complimentary colleague meals during shifts.
- Complimentary parking.
- Complimentary and discounted Hyatt stays worldwide.
- Career growth opportunities within Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
At Hyatt Centric Key West, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests while fostering a culture where colleagues can thrive and grow. If you're ready to make an impact, lead an exceptional team, and build your career in one of the most unique destinations in hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience in a full-service hotel, resort, or luxury hospitality environment.
- Proven success managing multiple outlets, including high-volume restaurants, bars, and banquet operations.
- Strong leadership experience developing managers and large, diverse teams.
- Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, and profit optimization.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic resort environment and adapt to changing business needs.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Summary
Located in the heart of Old Town Key West, Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished hospitality leader to oversee a dynamic and diverse food and beverage operation. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Food & Beverage Manager to lead all aspects of our food and beverage operation, including Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Key West Kitchen, Blue Mojito Pool Bar & Grill, In-Room Dining, and Banquet Events.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee multiple outlets and service environments, driving exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, colleague engagement, and financial performance. Working closely with culinary, sales, events, and hotel leadership teams, you will play a key role in shaping the resort's food and beverage strategy while developing future hospitality leaders.
- Lead all Food & Beverage operations, including Four Flamingos, Blue Mojito Pool Bar & Grill, In-Room Dining, and Banquets, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
- Drive financial performance through effective management of revenue, labor, forecasting, budgeting, and expense controls.
- Partner with Culinary, Sales, and Events teams to execute meetings, weddings, and special events seamlessly.
- Recruit, develop, and coach managers and colleagues, building engaged, high-performing teams and future leaders.
- Analyze business trends and guest feedback to identify opportunities that enhance service, increase profitability, and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with Hyatt brand standards, food safety regulations, and health and sanitation requirements.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the Food & Beverage division.
Why Hyatt Centric Key West?
Located in the heart of Old Town Key West, Hyatt Centric Key West offers an exciting opportunity to lead food and beverage operations in one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. Our award-winning culinary experiences, waterfront location, and vibrant culture create an exceptional environment for hospitality professionals looking to make an impact.
Benefits We Offer
- Relocation assistance package including a lump-sum payment or managed move, relocation stipend, and up to 30 days of temporary housing.
- Paid Time Off available upon hire.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning at 30 days.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Wellness and Education Reimbursement programs.
- Complimentary colleague meals during shifts.
- Complimentary parking.
- Complimentary and discounted Hyatt stays worldwide.
- Career growth opportunities within Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
At Hyatt Centric Key West, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests while fostering a culture where colleagues can thrive and grow. If you're ready to make an impact, lead an exceptional team, and build your career in one of the most unique destinations in hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience in a full-service hotel, resort, or luxury hospitality environment.
- Proven success managing multiple outlets, including high-volume restaurants, bars, and banquet operations.
- Strong leadership experience developing managers and large, diverse teams.
- Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, and profit optimization.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic resort environment and adapt to changing business needs.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Food and Beverage Manager
Target employers with peak seasonal demand
Resorts, cruise-adjacent hospitality venues, and destination restaurants with defined busy seasons are your strongest leads. Their need is time-limited and documented, which is exactly the temporary need DOL requires employers to prove when certifying your position.
Search verified H-2B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Food and Beverage Manager roles by employers with active H-2B sponsorship history. That filing history tells you which operations have already cleared DOL certification, cutting out guesswork in your job search.
Apply before the cap fills in April
The summer H-2B allotment typically exhausts early in the fiscal year. Employers must file with DOL and USCIS months ahead of your start date, so confirm your offer is in hand by January if you're targeting a summer season role.
Ask employers about their labor certification timeline
DOL requires employers to complete a job recruitment test and submit Form ETA-9142B before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition. Ask any prospective sponsor where they are in that sequence so you know your actual start date isn't at risk.
Check wage compliance using OFLC Wage Search
Employers must pay the prevailing wage for Food and Beverage Manager roles in the specific area of intended employment. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself so you can spot-check whether an offer meets the DOL minimum before accepting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Food and Beverage Manager jobs with H-2B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Food and Beverage Manager roles filtered by employers with verified H-2B sponsorship history. Because H-2B petitions require documented temporary need, targeting employers who have already navigated DOL certification before gives you a much higher chance of a successful placement than applying broadly.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect Food and Beverage Manager applicants?
USCIS issues 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into 33,000 for the first half and 33,000 for the second half. Summer hospitality roles are highly competitive because demand from resorts and seasonal venues concentrates in the first half. Employers must begin their DOL certification process several months before your intended start date, so delays on either side can push you out of an already-limited pool.
What employment history do I need to qualify as a Food and Beverage Manager on H-2B?
You need documented supervisory or management experience in food and beverage operations, since the H-2B petition ties to a specific SOC code requiring those demonstrated duties. Prior work in front-of-house management, banquet operations, or food service administration at hotels or resorts strengthens your case. Academic credentials in hospitality management can supplement but typically don't replace hands-on supervisory experience in USCIS review.
Can I extend my H-2B status if my employer wants me to stay longer?
Yes. USCIS allows H-2B extensions in increments of up to one year, with a three-year total maximum stay. Your employer must demonstrate the continued temporary need still exists and file an extension petition before your current status expires. After reaching the three-year limit, you must remain outside the U.S. for three consecutive months before becoming eligible for a new H-2B period.