H-2B Visa Server Jobs
Server jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at resorts, ski lodges, cruise-adjacent restaurants, and seasonal dining venues across the United States. Employers must file a temporary labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application to the correct half-year filing window is critical for this role.
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Work is performed at a private membership club in indoor dining rooms, bar/lounge areas, poolside and beach service areas, and banquet/event spaces. Food and beverage orders are taken and delivered in all such locations using handheld pads and POS systems. “Service equipment” includes serving trays, water pitchers, condiment caddies, bus tubs, towel bins, portable beverage coolers, and menus/menu stands. Maintenance tasks include wiping and sanitizing equipment with cleaning cloths and food-safe sanitizer, restocking towels and menus, replenishing ice, organizing stations, and collecting used dishes, glasses, and towels. Event duties include setup, service, and breakdown for meetings, banquets, social events, and private functions in dining rooms, banquet rooms, poolside, and beach areas. Tasks include positioning tables and chairs, laying tablecloths, setting place settings, arranging decor, stocking buffet and beverage stations, taking orders, serving food and beverages, running food, refilling drinks, clearing courses, breaking down setups, transporting items using rolling carts or golf carts, and cleaning surfaces.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide professional, courteous, and timely food and beverage services to members and guests in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.
- Greet guests warmly and maintain a friendly and professional demeanor at all times.
- Focus attention on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous in a fast-paced environment.
- Thoroughly learn and follow restaurant, beach, and pool service standards and procedures.
- Set up the beach with chairs, umbrellas, and towels, and ensure that guests are always provided with clean towels.
- Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Possess detailed knowledge of food menus, beverage menus, daily specials, promotions, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Answer guest questions regarding menu items in an informative and helpful manner.
- Take food and beverage orders from the members on handheld or order-taking pads and deliver food to members and guests.
- Accurately enter orders into the Point of Sale (POS) system and verify order transmission with the kitchen or bar.
- Know about coffee/tea service, beverage lists, promotions, all menu items, garnishes, contents, and preparation methods.
- Set up and maintain beach and pool service stations, including chairs, umbrellas, towels, and service equipment.
- Ensure guests are always provided with clean towels and properly arranged seating.
- Assist with running food and beverage orders for assigned tables and other service staff.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages.
- Run food and drink orders for their tables and other staff members.
- Operate a golf cart to transport supplies and equipment such as chairs, tables, linens, towels, and décor for beach, poolside, or special events.
- Assist with setup, service, and breakdown for food and beverage events and private functions.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area throughout service.
INTRODUCTION
Work is performed at a private membership club in indoor dining rooms, bar/lounge areas, poolside and beach service areas, and banquet/event spaces. Food and beverage orders are taken and delivered in all such locations using handheld pads and POS systems. “Service equipment” includes serving trays, water pitchers, condiment caddies, bus tubs, towel bins, portable beverage coolers, and menus/menu stands. Maintenance tasks include wiping and sanitizing equipment with cleaning cloths and food-safe sanitizer, restocking towels and menus, replenishing ice, organizing stations, and collecting used dishes, glasses, and towels. Event duties include setup, service, and breakdown for meetings, banquets, social events, and private functions in dining rooms, banquet rooms, poolside, and beach areas. Tasks include positioning tables and chairs, laying tablecloths, setting place settings, arranging decor, stocking buffet and beverage stations, taking orders, serving food and beverages, running food, refilling drinks, clearing courses, breaking down setups, transporting items using rolling carts or golf carts, and cleaning surfaces.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide professional, courteous, and timely food and beverage services to members and guests in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.
- Greet guests warmly and maintain a friendly and professional demeanor at all times.
- Focus attention on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous in a fast-paced environment.
- Thoroughly learn and follow restaurant, beach, and pool service standards and procedures.
- Set up the beach with chairs, umbrellas, and towels, and ensure that guests are always provided with clean towels.
- Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Possess detailed knowledge of food menus, beverage menus, daily specials, promotions, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Answer guest questions regarding menu items in an informative and helpful manner.
- Take food and beverage orders from the members on handheld or order-taking pads and deliver food to members and guests.
- Accurately enter orders into the Point of Sale (POS) system and verify order transmission with the kitchen or bar.
- Know about coffee/tea service, beverage lists, promotions, all menu items, garnishes, contents, and preparation methods.
- Set up and maintain beach and pool service stations, including chairs, umbrellas, towels, and service equipment.
- Ensure guests are always provided with clean towels and properly arranged seating.
- Assist with running food and beverage orders for assigned tables and other service staff.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages.
- Run food and drink orders for their tables and other staff members.
- Operate a golf cart to transport supplies and equipment such as chairs, tables, linens, towels, and décor for beach, poolside, or special events.
- Assist with setup, service, and breakdown for food and beverage events and private functions.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area throughout service.
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Pull your O*NET profile before applying
Server roles fall under a specific SOC code that your employer must match on the DOL certification. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your title so you can confirm the employer's job order description aligns with your actual duties before the petition is filed.
Target employers with prior H-2B history
Returning H-2B visa employers already know the recruitment attestation steps, the OFLC filing timeline, and the wage posting requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter Server roles by employers who have sponsored H-2B visa workers before, which shortens your onboarding into the process.
Apply to summer cap roles by January
The summer cap (April 1 start) opens for DOL applications around January. Restaurants and resort food-and-beverage teams routinely exhaust summer slots early, so having your documents ready in December gives your sponsoring employer time to meet the mandatory recruitment period before filing.
Confirm the prevailing wage before you accept
Your employer is required to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Server SOC code in the specific county where you'll work. Cross-check the offered rate against the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter to catch mismatches that could delay certification.
Secure your tip documentation for reentry
H-2B renewals and reentry require you to demonstrate the same job offer exists. If your total compensation includes tips, ask your employer to document the wage structure separately from gratuities in the offer letter so USCIS can verify base wage compliance on any future petition.
Understand the 10-day grace period rule
H-2B status ends when your authorized employment period closes. USCIS allows a 10-day grace period after your end date for departure only, not continued work. Confirm your contract end date matches the I-129 petition dates so you don't inadvertently overstay during a slow season wind-down.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Server jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Server roles specifically filtered for employers with H-2B sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through postings from companies unfamiliar with the temporary labor certification process. Search by location and season to match openings to the correct cap filing window, which is critical since summer and winter allocations operate on separate timelines.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Server job?
The 66,000 annual cap splits into two halves: 33,000 for workers starting October 1 through March 31, and 33,000 for April 1 through September 30. Restaurant and resort employers file DOL temporary labor certifications months before those dates, so your sponsoring employer needs to begin recruitment attestation well ahead of the cap opening to secure a slot before allocations fill.
Can I work at multiple restaurant locations under one H-2B petition?
Generally, your H-2B petition is tied to the specific employer and worksite listed on the I-129. If your employer operates multiple locations and wants you to rotate between them, the petition must reflect that or the employer must file an amended petition. Working at a separate employer's property without an amended filing puts you out of status.
What happens to my H-2B status if the restaurant closes early for the season?
If your employer ends your employment before the petition's expiration date, your H-2B status technically ends and USCIS requires the employer to pay for your return transportation home. You have the 10-day grace period to depart. If you find a new sponsoring employer quickly, a transfer petition is possible, but you cannot start new employment until USCIS receives the new I-129.