H-2B Visa Operations Manager Jobs

Operations Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available across hospitality, construction, and seasonal service industries that rely on temporary foreign workers. Employers must file a temporary labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring your petition, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application to the correct half-year allocation matters.

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Overview

Open Jobs48+
Work Type96% On-site
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsMarriott International

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Marriott International
Senior Food & Beverage Operations Manager
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Marriott International
Added 1d ago
Senior Food & Beverage Operations Manager
Marriott International
Chicago, Illinois
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
$87k - $112k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Inframark
Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager
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Inframark
Added 1w ago
Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager
Inframark
Moultrie, Georgia
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Highgate
Task Force Operations Manager
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Highgate
Added 1w ago
Task Force Operations Manager
Highgate
Kent, Washington
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$70k - $80k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Hyatt
Overnight Hotel Operations Manager
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Hyatt
Added 2w ago
Overnight Hotel Operations Manager
Hyatt
Bellevue, Washington
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Hospitality Management
$80k - $82k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Aramark
Food Service Operations Manager
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Aramark
Added 3w ago
Food Service Operations Manager
Aramark
Temple, Texas
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
Customer Service
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Manager

Match your credentials to DOL standards

Pull the O*NET profile for Operations Manager before you apply. It lists the exact skills, education, and experience DOL reviewers expect to see documented in your petition, so gaps don't trigger a denial.

Target employers with prior H-2B history

Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Manager roles by employers who have already completed the DOL temporary labor certification process. Repeat sponsors know the filing timeline and are far less likely to miss the cap deadline.

Apply before the half-year cap closes

The 66,000 annual H-2B visa cap splits into two 33,000-slot windows. Operations Manager roles that start October through March fall under the winter allocation, which fills fast. Confirm your employer is filing at least 75 days before your intended start date.

Confirm your role qualifies as temporary

H-2B requires the employer to prove the need is genuinely temporary, not permanent. For an Operations Manager role, your offer letter must tie the position to a defined seasonal project or peak-period need, not an ongoing operational gap.

Verify the prevailing wage before signing

Run your job title and worksite ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's I-129 petition must certify they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage, and discrepancies between the offer and the certified wage can stall the filing.

Track your petition status through USCIS

Once your employer files Form I-129, USCIS issues a receipt notice with a case number. Check it directly with USCIS to catch requests for evidence early. An unanswered RFE can invalidate your petition before you ever reach the consulate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Operations Manager roles filtered for employers who have completed the DOL temporary labor certification process, so you're only seeing positions where H-2B sponsorship is already in motion. Searching general job boards returns listings that rarely distinguish between permanent and H-2B-eligible temporary roles.

Does the H-2B annual cap affect Operations Manager applicants?

Yes. The 66,000 annual H-2B visa cap splits into two 33,000-slot windows tied to start dates. Operations Manager roles with a start date between April 1 and September 30 fall under the summer allocation, which typically fills within weeks of opening. Your employer must file the DOL application at least 75 days before your start date, and USCIS can only accept petitions once the cap period opens.

What documentation do I need to support an H-2B Operations Manager petition?

You'll need a valid passport, a signed job offer specifying the temporary nature of the role, and evidence that your experience matches the position. Your employer submits the certified Labor Condition Application and Form I-129. If your Operations Manager background spans multiple industries, a detailed employment history demonstrating supervisory scope strengthens the petition against any DOL scrutiny.

Can an Operations Manager position qualify as temporary under H-2B rules?

It can, but the employer must document a genuine temporary need tied to a peak season, a one-time event, or an intermittent business demand. A resort ramping up for a ski season or a construction firm managing a fixed-term project fits. An employer who needs year-round operational oversight won't meet the DOL's temporary need standard, regardless of the job title.