OPT Assistant General Manager Jobs
Assistant General Manager jobs on OPT are available across hospitality, retail, and operations sectors, where your 12-month work authorization window can align with full-time management roles. STEM OPT extensions are uncommon in this field, so securing H-1B visa sponsorship early matters.
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We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the General Manager in achieving successful operations at a location including production, sales, customer service, inventory management, delivery, human resources, safety and administrative activities. Plans and directs these functions in order to meet operational and financial goals for the location.
- Assumes location responsibility in the absence of the General Managers.
- Keeps manager informed on status of initiatives, issues, schedules that impact the success of the location.
- Provides direction to the management team and employees to ensure accomplishment of location objectives and goals.
- Assists General Manager in recruiting, hiring, promoting, training and terminating employees.
- Assists in preparation of the location budget preparation, operating costs, and annual reporting of the operation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and four-years (4) related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.
In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company’s active bonus policy for the respective year.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
INTRODUCTION
We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the General Manager in achieving successful operations at a location including production, sales, customer service, inventory management, delivery, human resources, safety and administrative activities. Plans and directs these functions in order to meet operational and financial goals for the location.
- Assumes location responsibility in the absence of the General Managers.
- Keeps manager informed on status of initiatives, issues, schedules that impact the success of the location.
- Provides direction to the management team and employees to ensure accomplishment of location objectives and goals.
- Assists General Manager in recruiting, hiring, promoting, training and terminating employees.
- Assists in preparation of the location budget preparation, operating costs, and annual reporting of the operation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and four-years (4) related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.
In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company’s active bonus policy for the respective year.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Assistant General Manager
Target multi-unit operators and franchises
Large franchise groups and multi-location operators hire Assistant General Managers at scale and have established HR and legal infrastructure to support H-1B visa sponsorship. Smaller independent operators rarely have the resources or experience to sponsor work visas.
Understand your OPT timeline before applying
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. Most Assistant General Manager roles are not in STEM-designated fields, so plan around the H-1B lottery deadline in March, which falls roughly nine months into your OPT period.
Lead with operational results in your resume
Quantify your management impact: revenue growth, cost reduction, staff retention rates, and guest satisfaction scores. Hiring managers in operations roles prioritize measurable outcomes, and concrete numbers make sponsorship conversations easier to justify to HR and leadership.
Raise sponsorship early in the process
Bring up your OPT status and sponsorship needs before final-round interviews, not after an offer. This filters out employers who cannot sponsor and saves time, while showing the employers who can that you are organized and transparent about your situation.
Pursue hospitality management programs at major hotel brands
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and similar global brands have structured management tracks and legal teams familiar with visa sponsorship. Their AGM pipeline programs are designed for long-term retention, which increases the likelihood they will support your immigration needs.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-friendly employers
Not every company that lists an Assistant General Manager role is open to visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for employers with a verified history of sponsoring OPT and H-1B workers, saving you from applying to companies that will not move forward.
Assistant General Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Assistant General Manager on OPT?
Yes, F-1 students with approved OPT can work as an Assistant General Manager in any industry where the role aligns with their field of study. OPT requires that your employment be directly related to your degree. A business, hospitality, or management degree typically satisfies this requirement for AGM positions.
Do Assistant General Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends heavily on employer size and structure. Large hotel chains, restaurant groups, and retail corporations with dedicated HR teams are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions than independent operators. The AGM role qualifies as a specialty occupation when a bachelor's degree in a specific field is genuinely required, which is what USCIS evaluates.
Is Assistant General Manager a STEM OPT eligible role?
In most cases, no. General management and hospitality administration are not classified under STEM-designated fields, so a 24-month STEM OPT extension is generally not available for this role. If your degree is in a STEM field and the AGM role involves significant data, systems, or engineering components, consult your DSO to assess whether STEM OPT might apply.
How do I find Assistant General Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to use Migrate Mate, which surfaces AGM roles at employers with a documented history of sponsoring OPT and H-1B workers. This avoids the common problem of progressing through multiple interview rounds only to learn that the employer does not support visa sponsorship.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer submits an H-1B petition by April 1 and USCIS receives it before your OPT expires, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status through September 30. Your DSO must issue an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap, and you cannot work beyond the cap-gap period if you are not selected in the lottery.