H-2B Visa General Manager Jobs

General Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at seasonal hospitality, resort, and recreation employers across the United States. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills fast, so strong operational credentials and early applications matter.

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Open Jobs111+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationDallas, TX
Most JobsGroundworks

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Yellowstone Club
Restaurant General Manager
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Yellowstone Club
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Restaurant General Manager
Yellowstone Club
Big Sky, Montana
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$85k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Pyramid Global Hospitality
Outlets General Manager
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Pyramid Global Hospitality
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Outlets General Manager
Pyramid Global Hospitality
College Station, Texas
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Events & Tourism
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$75k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Highgate
Bar General Manager
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Highgate
Added 1d ago
Bar General Manager
Highgate
Dallas, Texas
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Hyatt
General Maintenance Engineer
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Hyatt
Added 1d ago
General Maintenance Engineer
Hyatt
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas
Maintenance & Repair
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Groundworks
Installer - Construction General Laborer
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Groundworks
Added 1d ago
Installer - Construction General Laborer
Groundworks
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Construction
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
Construction Labor
$40k - $50k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a General Manager

Verify your occupation qualifies early

H-2B visa covers temporary non-agricultural positions, and General Manager roles at seasonal resorts, ski lodges, or beach clubs typically qualify. Cross-check your job duties against the O*NET profile for your specific industry to confirm the role fits before pursuing sponsorship.

Document seasonal leadership experience precisely

Employers filing your H-2B petition must prove a temporary need. Gather reference letters and employment records that show you've managed seasonal operations before, specifying peak-season staff counts, revenue periods, and opening or closing responsibilities tied to calendar cycles.

Target employers before the cap filing window

The 66,000-visa cap splits into winter and summer halves, and USCIS begins accepting petitions on January 1 for the summer half. Search Migrate Mate to identify seasonal employers with verified H-2B hiring history so you're in conversations months before filings open.

Understand the prevailing wage requirement for your region

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting DOL standards for General Manager roles in your specific state and county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target location before you negotiate an offer, so you know the floor.

Confirm your employer has completed DOL certification

Before USCIS can approve your H-2B petition, your employer must receive a temporary labor certification from DOL, including posting requirements and a recruitment period. Ask directly whether certification is complete before accepting an offer, since missing this step delays everything.

Plan around the 3-day grace period after end date

H-2B status ends with your authorized employment period, and USCIS provides only a short grace period after your final day. If your seasonal contract ends in October, don't plan on remaining in the U.S. for an extended transition without a new approved petition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find General Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lets you search General Manager positions at employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you're targeting companies that have sponsored seasonal non-agricultural workers before. This matters because H-2B requires the employer to initiate DOL certification and the USCIS petition, making the employer's prior experience with the process a practical filter worth applying.

Does the H-2B visa cap affect when I need to apply for General Manager roles?

Yes. USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas annually, split equally between the fiscal year's two halves. Petitions for summer positions can be filed starting January 1 and cap out quickly. For General Manager roles at seasonal properties, you need to be in an active offer stage at least three to four months before your intended start date to give your employer time to complete DOL certification first.

Can a General Manager role qualify as a temporary position under H-2B rules?

Yes, if the employer can demonstrate that the need for the position is genuinely temporary, typically tied to a peak season. A ski resort opening from November through April or a beach resort operating Memorial Day through Labor Day can document that need. The H-2B requirement is on the employer to prove the position itself is seasonal, not that the role is entry-level.

What documents should I prepare when pursuing H-2B sponsorship for a General Manager position?

Prepare a detailed employment history showing prior seasonal management roles, reference letters from past seasonal employers, proof of any hospitality or operations credentials, and records of staff size and scope you've overseen. Your employer's attorney will need this to support the H-2B petition, and gaps in your seasonal employment record can slow DOL certification.