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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Overview

Open Jobs245+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationBiloxi, MS
Most JobsTroon

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Aramark
Wait Staff - Server
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Aramark
Added 1mo ago
Wait Staff - Server
Aramark
Washington, Washington DC
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
$33.81 - $33.81/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Hyatt
Server Assistant
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Hyatt
Added 3d ago
Server Assistant
Hyatt
Dallas, Texas
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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HORSESHOE BAY RESORT
Fine Dining Server
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HORSESHOE BAY RESORT
Added 1w ago
Fine Dining Server
HORSESHOE BAY RESORT
Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Stein Eriksen Lodge
Server
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Stein Eriksen Lodge
Added 1w ago
Server
Stein Eriksen Lodge
Park City, Utah
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Aspen Skiing Company
Restaurant Server
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Aspen Skiing Company
Added 2w ago
Restaurant Server
Aspen Skiing Company
Mammoth Lakes, California
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding Server Jobs

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.