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Food Service Director jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at seasonal resorts, summer camps, and hospitality venues that rely on temporary foreign workers to fill leadership roles each season. Employers must obtain DOL labor certification before sponsoring you, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application to the correct semi-annual allocation is critical.
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Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Blue Duck Tavern team as our Food & Beverage Manager at Park Hyatt Washington. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of a Michelin acclaimed restaurant and a company that earned the 3rd spot on Fortune’s 2023 Most Admired Companies list!
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met—they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovation, Respect, Service-Orientation and Inclusion. Innovate, Hyatt employees are forward thinking and passionate about hospitality. Respect, Hyatt employees are inspired by team spirit and camaraderie. Service-Oriented, Hyatt employees are focused on providing authentic hospitality. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.
Goal of the Food & Beverage Manager: Responsible for helping manage the daily opportunities required by strong leadership and help manage the day-to-day operation of hotel outlets. This position is also ultimately responsible for the quality of service provided.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2+ years in F&B leadership
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years in fine dining restaurant leadership experience
- Intermediate or above wine/beverage knowledge in an upscale environment, including confidence discussing the wine list and recommending pairings
- Experience creating and managing schedules to ensure appropriate staffing to maintain fine dining service
- Experience managing budgets, controlling labor, and supporting financial goals
- Experience leading service trainings, coaching employees, and managing performance
- Experience in interviewing, hiring and onboarding associates to build a knowledgeable service-focused team
- Ideal applicant should have strong organizational skills, ability to work with flexible work schedule, be a team player and a dynamic leader
- Demonstrated ability to lead detailed, anticipatory, Michelin-level steps of service and deliver memorable guest experiences
- Must be able to lead busy shifts, coach and develop staff, resolve guest concerns, and work any shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling, labor and supply controls, and food-safety and sanitation practices
Salary range is: $68,700 - $80,000
The Food & Beverage Manager Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Supports the Blue Duck Tavern Managers as well the other F&B outlets while working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other hotel departments
- Responsible for short- and long-term planning of all Outlets, including the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, the Lounge and In-Room Dining
- Ensure effective hiring, training, development, promotion and continuous reinforcement
- Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
- Help with colleague engagement
- Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment
- Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance
- Assist in planning, coordinating & managing special events and holiday functions
- Ability to take the initiative to run the outlets as a free-standing entity
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Three quarters of Hyatt's management staff is promoted from within, just about all of your function heads are promoted internally as well. The statistics are there; make it your next step!
Hyatt employees work in an environment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards—whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive working environment. If you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
We offer excellent benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
- Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
- Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels
- 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%)
- Paid Time Off including new child leave!
- Highly competitive salaries and incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training programs
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more
Summary
Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Blue Duck Tavern team as our Food & Beverage Manager at Park Hyatt Washington. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of a Michelin acclaimed restaurant and a company that earned the 3rd spot on Fortune’s 2023 Most Admired Companies list!
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met—they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovation, Respect, Service-Orientation and Inclusion. Innovate, Hyatt employees are forward thinking and passionate about hospitality. Respect, Hyatt employees are inspired by team spirit and camaraderie. Service-Oriented, Hyatt employees are focused on providing authentic hospitality. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.
Goal of the Food & Beverage Manager: Responsible for helping manage the daily opportunities required by strong leadership and help manage the day-to-day operation of hotel outlets. This position is also ultimately responsible for the quality of service provided.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2+ years in F&B leadership
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years in fine dining restaurant leadership experience
- Intermediate or above wine/beverage knowledge in an upscale environment, including confidence discussing the wine list and recommending pairings
- Experience creating and managing schedules to ensure appropriate staffing to maintain fine dining service
- Experience managing budgets, controlling labor, and supporting financial goals
- Experience leading service trainings, coaching employees, and managing performance
- Experience in interviewing, hiring and onboarding associates to build a knowledgeable service-focused team
- Ideal applicant should have strong organizational skills, ability to work with flexible work schedule, be a team player and a dynamic leader
- Demonstrated ability to lead detailed, anticipatory, Michelin-level steps of service and deliver memorable guest experiences
- Must be able to lead busy shifts, coach and develop staff, resolve guest concerns, and work any shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling, labor and supply controls, and food-safety and sanitation practices
Salary range is: $68,700 - $80,000
The Food & Beverage Manager Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Supports the Blue Duck Tavern Managers as well the other F&B outlets while working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other hotel departments
- Responsible for short- and long-term planning of all Outlets, including the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, the Lounge and In-Room Dining
- Ensure effective hiring, training, development, promotion and continuous reinforcement
- Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
- Help with colleague engagement
- Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment
- Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance
- Assist in planning, coordinating & managing special events and holiday functions
- Ability to take the initiative to run the outlets as a free-standing entity
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Three quarters of Hyatt's management staff is promoted from within, just about all of your function heads are promoted internally as well. The statistics are there; make it your next step!
Hyatt employees work in an environment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards—whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive working environment. If you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
We offer excellent benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
- Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
- Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels
- 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%)
- Paid Time Off including new child leave!
- Highly competitive salaries and incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training programs
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more
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Verify your credential equivalency early
H-2B visa employers filing your petition need documentation that your food service management training or foreign culinary credentials meet U.S. standards. Gather transcripts, certifications, and employer letters before you start targeting positions, so you're not scrambling after an offer.
Target employers with established seasonal operations
Resorts, cruise-adjacent hospitality groups, and summer camp networks that hire Food Service Directors seasonally already understand the DOL temporary labor certification process. They're far more likely to absorb the filing timeline than a venue running its first seasonal program.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Food Service Director openings by employers with documented H-2B sponsorship history, so you're applying to venues that have already navigated the DOL certification process rather than ones that may back out after an offer.
Align your application to the correct cap period
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into two 33,000-slot allocations: one for October through March start dates and one for April through September. Food service roles at summer resorts fall in the second half, and slots can exhaust quickly, so your employer needs to file as soon as DOL opens the window.
Confirm the employer has filed the prevailing wage request
Before your employer can submit the temporary labor certification to DOL, they must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC. Ask directly whether they've started this step. You can cross-check the wage level for your county using the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offer aligns.
Understand what happens if your petition is filed late
If USCIS receives the I-129 petition after your proposed start date, your employer may need to adjust your employment start, which requires DOL to reissue the temporary labor certification. Confirm filing deadlines in writing before you give notice at your current position.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Food Service Director jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Food Service Director openings specifically filtered for employers with H-2B sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time on listings from venues that have never filed a temporary labor certification. General job boards rarely surface H-2B-specific roles reliably, and cold outreach to seasonal hospitality employers without a targeted list is inefficient at this management level.
How does the H-2B cap affect Food Service Director hiring timelines?
USCIS issues only 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split evenly between the two semi-annual periods. Summer resort and camp food service roles typically fall in the April through September allocation, which historically fills fast. Your employer's attorney needs to submit the DOL temporary labor certification and then the I-129 petition to USCIS as soon as the filing window opens, or your start date may slip an entire season.
Does a Food Service Director role qualify as a specialty occupation under H-2B?
H-2B is not a specialty occupation visa and has no degree requirement, which distinguishes it from the H-1B visa. What matters for Food Service Director positions is that the employer can demonstrate the need is genuinely temporary, such as a defined summer or winter season, and that the role appears on the DOL's list of eligible temporary non-agricultural occupations. You can review the O*NET occupation profile to understand how the role is classified.
Can I change employers once I'm in the U.S. on an H-2B visa?
H-2B status is employer-specific, so you can't simply transfer to a new venue the way some other visa categories allow. A new employer would need to file a separate temporary labor certification with DOL and a new I-129 petition with USCIS on your behalf before you begin work. Working for an unauthorized employer before that petition is approved puts your immigration status at risk.