H-2B Visa Food Service Manager Jobs
Food Service Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are concentrated in seasonal hospitality markets: resort towns, theme parks, cruise port destinations, and summer camps that staff up for peak periods. Employers file a temporary labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application correctly is as important as finding the right role.
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The Food Service Manager is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
- Reward and recognize employees
- Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
- Plan and lead daily team briefings
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
Client Relationship
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
Financial Performance
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
- Deliver client and company financial targets
- Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
Productivity
- Bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
- Follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
- Ensure entire team is trained and able to implement
- Supervise team regarding production, quality and control
Compliance
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
- Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) in conjunction with the Food Service Director
- Plans, directs, and coordinates food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 1 year of experience
- Requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
- Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
The Food Service Manager is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
- Reward and recognize employees
- Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
- Plan and lead daily team briefings
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
Client Relationship
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
Financial Performance
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
- Deliver client and company financial targets
- Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
Productivity
- Bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
- Follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
- Ensure entire team is trained and able to implement
- Supervise team regarding production, quality and control
Compliance
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
- Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) in conjunction with the Food Service Director
- Plans, directs, and coordinates food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 1 year of experience
- Requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
- Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Food Service Manager
Document your supervisory experience precisely
H-2B visa petitions for Food Service Manager roles require proof you've directed staff and managed operations, not just worked in food service. Gather performance reviews, org charts, or letters from past employers that name your direct reports and scope of authority.
Target employers in cap-exempt seasonal markets
Fish canneries, seafood processors, and certain resort operators have historically filed H-2B petitions in waves. Focusing on industries with predictable seasonal labor needs means employers already understand the DOL temporary labor certification process and won't need educating on sponsorship basics.
Search verified H-2B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Food Service Manager roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed H-2B filing history. That history signals the employer has already cleared DOL labor market tests and knows the I-129 petition timeline, reducing delays on your end.
Confirm the employer's prevailing wage compliance early
Before accepting an offer, ask the employer to share the wage listed on their certified labor certification. Cross-check it against the OFLC Wage Search for your target work location. If the posted wage is below the certified level, that's a red flag worth resolving before signing.
Apply before the first-half cap fills each October
The 33,000 winter-half H-2B visas are exhausted faster than most applicants expect. Employers petitioning for spring or summer start dates under the summer half must file I-129 petitions no more than 75 days before the employment start date, so coordinate your offer timing around that window.
Use O*NET to align your job duties with the petition
The DOL labor certification must accurately describe your duties as a Food Service Manager. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for this role and verify the employer's job description matches recognized tasks like menu planning, budget oversight, and staff scheduling before the petition is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Food Service Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Food Service Manager roles where employers have verified H-2B filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the temporary labor certification process. Employers who've sponsored H-2B workers before have already navigated DOL requirements, which shortens your path from job offer to approved petition.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect my Food Service Manager application?
USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two halves of 33,000 each. The winter half fills rapidly, sometimes within days of opening. Food Service Manager roles tied to summer resort seasons fall under the summer half, so employers need to file their I-129 petitions no more than 75 days before your start date. Missing that window forces a full restart the following cycle.
What does the DOL temporary labor certification require for this role?
Your employer must submit a job order through the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway and demonstrate that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Food Service Manager position. The employer sets a prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search for your work location, posts the job publicly, and must wait for DOL approval before USCIS will accept the I-129 petition. This process typically takes several weeks.
Can I extend my H-2B status if the season runs longer than my petition covers?
USCIS can approve H-2B extensions in one-year increments up to a maximum of three consecutive years. After that, you must leave the U.S. for at least three months before any new H-2B petition can be filed on your behalf. Your employer initiates the extension by filing a new I-129 before your current authorized stay expires, so flag any schedule changes with them early.
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