H-2B Visa Food and Beverage Manager Jobs
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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Situated next door to each other on 44th Street in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Millennium Premier and Millennium Times Square both offer desirable locations steps from the excitement of Times Square, Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, and Rockefeller Center. Millennium Premier, newly-renovated Four-Star boutique-style hotel, features 124 well-appointed rooms and a private lounge exclusively for guests. Millennium Times Square features 626 spacious guest rooms and suites, some with views of Times Square, function space, and the newly-renovated Restaurant and Bar will be re-opening in the Fall 2026.
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Millennium Broadway is seeking an exceptional Director of Food & Beverage to lead the front-of-house and bar operations of one of Times Square's most exciting restaurant and cocktail destinations. Inspired by the energy of Broadway and New York City's iconic dining culture, Velvet Rouge delivers elevated hospitality, an innovative cocktail program, and an unforgettable social dining experience.
The Director of Food & Beverage will be responsible for the overall leadership of the dining room, lounge, and bar, ensuring every guest receives warm, engaging, and memorable service. Working in close partnership with the Executive Chef, this leader will create a seamless guest experience while driving operational excellence, team development, financial performance, and service innovation.
We're looking for a hospitality leader who understands that outstanding service transforms a meal into an unforgettable experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating genuine guest connections, leading high-performing service teams, and cultivating an energetic, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the excitement of Broadway and the spirit of New York City.
You are a visible, hands-on leader who thrives on developing people, elevating service standards, and creating a restaurant culture where both guests and associates feel inspired.
Located in the heart of Broadway, Velvet Rouge is a destination where elevated hospitality, imaginative cocktails, and vibrant social dining come together. This is an opportunity to lead the guest-facing experience of a signature restaurant and bar while helping establish one of Manhattan's premier lifestyle dining destinations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all front-of-house and bar operations, ensuring exceptional service standards and consistent execution throughout every shift.
- Foster a guest-first culture that delivers personalized hospitality and creates memorable dining experiences.
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless coordination between the dining room, bar, and culinary teams.
- Oversee all restaurant service operations, including the dining room, lounge, host stand, and bar.
- Lead the development and execution of an innovative beverage program, including cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings, in collaboration with bar leadership.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire front-of-house managers, bartenders, servers, hosts, and support staff.
- Establish and maintain service standards that reflect a premier lifestyle dining destination.
- Manage labor, scheduling, payroll, beverage cost, inventory, and operational expenses while maximizing profitability.
- Drive revenue through exceptional guest engagement, upselling strategies, private dining opportunities, and beverage programming.
- Ensure compliance with all alcohol service regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.
- Analyze guest feedback, service metrics, and operational performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Hotel Operations to support special events, seasonal activations, and promotional initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum five years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience overseeing upscale restaurant and bar operations.
- Strong background in luxury hospitality, lifestyle hotels, or destination restaurants.
- Demonstrated expertise in front-of-house leadership, beverage operations, and service excellence.
- Proven experience managing financial performance, including labor, beverage cost, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Extensive knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails, and beverage trends.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while maintaining impeccable attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
Compensation Type: Yearly
Location:
Situated next door to each other on 44th Street in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Millennium Premier and Millennium Times Square both offer desirable locations steps from the excitement of Times Square, Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, and Rockefeller Center. Millennium Premier, newly-renovated Four-Star boutique-style hotel, features 124 well-appointed rooms and a private lounge exclusively for guests. Millennium Times Square features 626 spacious guest rooms and suites, some with views of Times Square, function space, and the newly-renovated Restaurant and Bar will be re-opening in the Fall 2026.
Overview:
Millennium Broadway is seeking an exceptional Director of Food & Beverage to lead the front-of-house and bar operations of one of Times Square's most exciting restaurant and cocktail destinations. Inspired by the energy of Broadway and New York City's iconic dining culture, Velvet Rouge delivers elevated hospitality, an innovative cocktail program, and an unforgettable social dining experience.
The Director of Food & Beverage will be responsible for the overall leadership of the dining room, lounge, and bar, ensuring every guest receives warm, engaging, and memorable service. Working in close partnership with the Executive Chef, this leader will create a seamless guest experience while driving operational excellence, team development, financial performance, and service innovation.
We're looking for a hospitality leader who understands that outstanding service transforms a meal into an unforgettable experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating genuine guest connections, leading high-performing service teams, and cultivating an energetic, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the excitement of Broadway and the spirit of New York City.
You are a visible, hands-on leader who thrives on developing people, elevating service standards, and creating a restaurant culture where both guests and associates feel inspired.
Located in the heart of Broadway, Velvet Rouge is a destination where elevated hospitality, imaginative cocktails, and vibrant social dining come together. This is an opportunity to lead the guest-facing experience of a signature restaurant and bar while helping establish one of Manhattan's premier lifestyle dining destinations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all front-of-house and bar operations, ensuring exceptional service standards and consistent execution throughout every shift.
- Foster a guest-first culture that delivers personalized hospitality and creates memorable dining experiences.
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless coordination between the dining room, bar, and culinary teams.
- Oversee all restaurant service operations, including the dining room, lounge, host stand, and bar.
- Lead the development and execution of an innovative beverage program, including cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings, in collaboration with bar leadership.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire front-of-house managers, bartenders, servers, hosts, and support staff.
- Establish and maintain service standards that reflect a premier lifestyle dining destination.
- Manage labor, scheduling, payroll, beverage cost, inventory, and operational expenses while maximizing profitability.
- Drive revenue through exceptional guest engagement, upselling strategies, private dining opportunities, and beverage programming.
- Ensure compliance with all alcohol service regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.
- Analyze guest feedback, service metrics, and operational performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Hotel Operations to support special events, seasonal activations, and promotional initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum five years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience overseeing upscale restaurant and bar operations.
- Strong background in luxury hospitality, lifestyle hotels, or destination restaurants.
- Demonstrated expertise in front-of-house leadership, beverage operations, and service excellence.
- Proven experience managing financial performance, including labor, beverage cost, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Extensive knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails, and beverage trends.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while maintaining impeccable attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
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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.