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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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 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.