H-2B Visa Restaurant Manager Jobs
Restaurant Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at seasonal resorts, hotel dining operations, and tourist-destination restaurants that rely on temporary foreign workers to staff peak seasons. Employers must obtain DOL labor certification before filing, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills quickly, so early applications matter.
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A Restaurant Manager is responsible for the development of their team by providing strong, positive leadership and constructive feedback. They are responsible to deliver a great guest experience using an operational excellence model which contributes to profitable top line sales. They are responsible for the overall operation of the restaurant according to Dunkin’ standards, franchisee standards and in compliance with all applicable laws.
Guest First Culture
Embracing a guest first culture is not a strategy; it is the way we should execute our business. Start by taking personal responsibility to provide the best guest service in the industry. Together, we can accomplish this by delivering what our guests want: quality products; fast, friendly service; and a clean restaurant. Quality products are prepared using the proper systems and recipes the way the guest ordered it. Friendly service starts with you - a warm greeting, a smile, and a thank you go a long way. A clean restaurant provides the guest with the atmosphere they want. Let's make their day ... every guest, every day.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to)
- Recruit, hire, train and develop their employees
- Communicate job expectations to their employees
- Plan, monitor, appraise and review their employees’ job performance
- Provide coaching and feedback; disciplines when appropriate
- Create and maintain a guest first culture in the restaurant
- Ensure all shifts are appropriately staffed with qualified Team Members to achieve guest service goals
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by following and enforcing safety, food safety, and sanitation guidelines; comply with all applicable laws
- Ensure Brand standards and systems are executed
- Prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality and guest service standards
- Complete audits and implement plans to drive system improvements
- Control costs to help maximize profitability
- Execute all in-restaurant marketing promotions in a timely manner
- Execute new product roll-outs including team training, marketing and sampling
- Set sales goals and track results
REQUIREMENTS –
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs
- Must be able to stand for 6+ hours at a time
- Must be 18+ years or older
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Fluent in English
COMPETENCIES
Guest Focus
- Understands and exceeds guest expectations, needs and requirements
- Develops and maintains guest relationships
- Displays a sense of urgency with guests
- Seeks ways to improve the guest experience; asks questions, commits to follow-through
- Resolves guest concerns in a timely fashion
- Touches tables in the restaurants, speaks to guests and asks for feedback on how they can improve their restaurant operations
Passion for Results
- Sets and maintains high standards for self and others, acts as a role model
- Consistently meets or exceeds goals
- Contributes to the overall team performance; understands how his/her role relates to others
- Sets, prioritizes and maintains focus on important activities
- Reads and interprets reports to establish goals and deliver results
- Seeks ideas and best practices from other individuals, teams, and networks and applies this knowledge to achieve results
Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Identifies and resolves issues and problems
- Uses information at hand to make decisions and solve problems; includes others when necessary
- Identifies root cause of a problem and implements a solution to prevent from recurring
- Empowers others to make decisions and resolve issues
- Identifies obstacles and eliminates road blocks
Interpersonal Relationships & Influence
- Develops and maintains relationships with team
- Operates with integrity; demonstrates honesty, treats others with respect, keeps commitments
- Remains positive in high tension situations
- Encourages collaboration and teamwork
- Leads others; negotiates and takes effective action
Conflict Management
- Seeks to understand conflict through active listening
- Recognizes conflicts as an opportunity to learn and improve
- Resolves situations using facts involved, ensuring consistency with policies and procedures
- Escalates issues as appropriate
Developing Direct Reports and Others
- Works collaboratively with employees to create individual development plans to strengthen employee’s knowledge and skills
- Regularly discusses progress towards goals, reviews performance and adjusts development plans accordingly
- Provides challenging assignments for the purpose of developing others
- Uses coaching and feedback opportunities to improve performance
- Identifies training needs and supports resources for development opportunities
Business and Financial Acumen
- Understands guest and competition; translates and applies own expertise to address business opportunities
- Approaches situations with an innovative mind and looks beyond the obvious to deliver solutions and implement change
- Has a working knowledge of profit and loss and other key financial measurements in order to identify business trends, make adjustments accordingly and set goals and teaches others
- Understands, analyzes and communicates the key performance/profit levers and manages to these measures
WHAT WE OFFER
- We are a family owned and operated business.
- With 200+ restaurants in our network you will have the opportunity to grow internally and learn new skills
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- 401k per company policy
- Two weeks of vacation
- Life/disability insurance
- Outings, recognition contests
- Employee discounts and discounted pet insurance
- Complimentary and discounted meals
- Monthly Bonus Plan
“With 200+ locations in 6 states, Cafua Management Company is one of the largest private Dunkin Donuts franchise in the US with a People First culture. You are applying to work with a franchisee of Dunkin' Donuts, not Dunkin' Brands, Inc., Dunkin' Donuts or any of their affiliates. If hired, Cafua Management Company will be your only employer”
Cafua Management Company is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about the company's compliance with EEOC guidelines, please contact our Human Resources department at HR@Cafuamanagement.com.
INTRODUCTION
A Restaurant Manager is responsible for the development of their team by providing strong, positive leadership and constructive feedback. They are responsible to deliver a great guest experience using an operational excellence model which contributes to profitable top line sales. They are responsible for the overall operation of the restaurant according to Dunkin’ standards, franchisee standards and in compliance with all applicable laws.
Guest First Culture
Embracing a guest first culture is not a strategy; it is the way we should execute our business. Start by taking personal responsibility to provide the best guest service in the industry. Together, we can accomplish this by delivering what our guests want: quality products; fast, friendly service; and a clean restaurant. Quality products are prepared using the proper systems and recipes the way the guest ordered it. Friendly service starts with you - a warm greeting, a smile, and a thank you go a long way. A clean restaurant provides the guest with the atmosphere they want. Let's make their day ... every guest, every day.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to)
- Recruit, hire, train and develop their employees
- Communicate job expectations to their employees
- Plan, monitor, appraise and review their employees’ job performance
- Provide coaching and feedback; disciplines when appropriate
- Create and maintain a guest first culture in the restaurant
- Ensure all shifts are appropriately staffed with qualified Team Members to achieve guest service goals
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by following and enforcing safety, food safety, and sanitation guidelines; comply with all applicable laws
- Ensure Brand standards and systems are executed
- Prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality and guest service standards
- Complete audits and implement plans to drive system improvements
- Control costs to help maximize profitability
- Execute all in-restaurant marketing promotions in a timely manner
- Execute new product roll-outs including team training, marketing and sampling
- Set sales goals and track results
REQUIREMENTS –
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs
- Must be able to stand for 6+ hours at a time
- Must be 18+ years or older
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Fluent in English
COMPETENCIES
Guest Focus
- Understands and exceeds guest expectations, needs and requirements
- Develops and maintains guest relationships
- Displays a sense of urgency with guests
- Seeks ways to improve the guest experience; asks questions, commits to follow-through
- Resolves guest concerns in a timely fashion
- Touches tables in the restaurants, speaks to guests and asks for feedback on how they can improve their restaurant operations
Passion for Results
- Sets and maintains high standards for self and others, acts as a role model
- Consistently meets or exceeds goals
- Contributes to the overall team performance; understands how his/her role relates to others
- Sets, prioritizes and maintains focus on important activities
- Reads and interprets reports to establish goals and deliver results
- Seeks ideas and best practices from other individuals, teams, and networks and applies this knowledge to achieve results
Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Identifies and resolves issues and problems
- Uses information at hand to make decisions and solve problems; includes others when necessary
- Identifies root cause of a problem and implements a solution to prevent from recurring
- Empowers others to make decisions and resolve issues
- Identifies obstacles and eliminates road blocks
Interpersonal Relationships & Influence
- Develops and maintains relationships with team
- Operates with integrity; demonstrates honesty, treats others with respect, keeps commitments
- Remains positive in high tension situations
- Encourages collaboration and teamwork
- Leads others; negotiates and takes effective action
Conflict Management
- Seeks to understand conflict through active listening
- Recognizes conflicts as an opportunity to learn and improve
- Resolves situations using facts involved, ensuring consistency with policies and procedures
- Escalates issues as appropriate
Developing Direct Reports and Others
- Works collaboratively with employees to create individual development plans to strengthen employee’s knowledge and skills
- Regularly discusses progress towards goals, reviews performance and adjusts development plans accordingly
- Provides challenging assignments for the purpose of developing others
- Uses coaching and feedback opportunities to improve performance
- Identifies training needs and supports resources for development opportunities
Business and Financial Acumen
- Understands guest and competition; translates and applies own expertise to address business opportunities
- Approaches situations with an innovative mind and looks beyond the obvious to deliver solutions and implement change
- Has a working knowledge of profit and loss and other key financial measurements in order to identify business trends, make adjustments accordingly and set goals and teaches others
- Understands, analyzes and communicates the key performance/profit levers and manages to these measures
WHAT WE OFFER
- We are a family owned and operated business.
- With 200+ restaurants in our network you will have the opportunity to grow internally and learn new skills
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- 401k per company policy
- Two weeks of vacation
- Life/disability insurance
- Outings, recognition contests
- Employee discounts and discounted pet insurance
- Complimentary and discounted meals
- Monthly Bonus Plan
“With 200+ locations in 6 states, Cafua Management Company is one of the largest private Dunkin Donuts franchise in the US with a People First culture. You are applying to work with a franchisee of Dunkin' Donuts, not Dunkin' Brands, Inc., Dunkin' Donuts or any of their affiliates. If hired, Cafua Management Company will be your only employer”
Cafua Management Company is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about the company's compliance with EEOC guidelines, please contact our Human Resources department at HR@Cafuamanagement.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Restaurant Manager
Pull your O*NET occupation profile first
Restaurant Manager falls under SOC code 11-9051. Confirm your experience aligns with the O*NET task list before applying. Employers use this profile when writing the job description for DOL certification, and gaps between your background and those tasks raise red flags.
Target employers in peak-season resort towns
H-2B visa sponsorship for Restaurant Managers clusters around seasonal hospitality hubs like ski resorts, beach towns, and national park gateway areas. Applying to year-round urban restaurants is rarely useful since H-2B requires a genuine temporary, seasonal need.
Search verified H-2B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Restaurant Manager listings by employers with documented H-2B filing history, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never navigated the sponsorship process. That history signals a smoother offer-to-visa timeline.
Confirm the employer's DOL certification timeline
Your employer must file for a temporary labor certification with DOL at least 75 days before the job start date. Ask prospective employers when they plan to submit, because a late filing pushes your start date and risks missing the cap window entirely.
Verify your credentials translate for the petition
If your culinary or hospitality management credentials were issued outside the U.S., get a written equivalency evaluation before the employer files I-129 with USCIS. Foreign credential documents that aren't evaluated can stall the petition review process.
Understand how the cap split affects your start date
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap is divided into 33,000 for workers starting October through March and 33,000 for April through September. Restaurant Managers targeting summer resort seasons compete in the same half-year pool, so filing as early as possible in that window is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Restaurant Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search. It surfaces Restaurant Manager listings from employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you can identify operations that have successfully sponsored workers before. Searching by DOL-certified employers cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to restaurants unfamiliar with the temporary labor certification process.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect Restaurant Manager applicants?
USCIS limits H-2B visas to 66,000 per fiscal year, split evenly between the two half-years. Most seasonal restaurant positions start in summer, putting them in the April-to-September half, which fills fast. Employers who miss the cap window must wait for the next allocation period, so confirming your employer's filing timeline early in the hiring process directly affects whether you can start on schedule.
What qualifications do H-2B Restaurant Manager sponsors typically require?
Most employers filing DOL labor certifications for Restaurant Manager roles require demonstrated supervisory experience in food service operations, familiarity with front- and back-of-house management, and in many cases a degree or credential in hospitality management. The employer's job description must match the O*NET task list for SOC code 11-9051, so your documented experience should align with those specific duties.
Can a Restaurant Manager extend or change employers on an H-2B visa?
H-2B status is tied to a specific employer and a specific temporary need. If that need ends or you want to work for a different restaurant, the new employer must file a fresh I-129 petition with USCIS and obtain its own DOL labor certification. Extensions are possible if the same employer's seasonal need continues, but each extension requires USCIS approval before your current authorized period ends.