OPT Food and Beverage Manager Jobs
Food and Beverage Manager roles qualify for F-1 OPT when the position directly relates to your hospitality, culinary management, or business degree. Most roles are STEM OPT-ineligible, so your standard 12-month authorization timeline applies. Employer sponsorship for H-1B visa is common in large hotel groups and restaurant corporations.
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The Procurement Specialist role will partner and support cross-functional stakeholder teams and works with vendors and expediting teams to ensure all items are delivered and that all purchase orders have correct pricing and conversions. In addition, this position will manage and support sourcing efforts for defined FBH categories & critical projects. This position will monitor supplier performance through KPIs, manage their relationship and systematically communicate expectations and performance, resolve escalated supplier issues.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
- Execution of an effective tactical sourcing plan for assigned projects or categories that creates long term value while meeting brand objectives.
- Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; Primary point of engagement and escalation for brand teams.
- Developing a relationship with stakeholders and influencers to become a trusted sourcing partner.
- Selection of vendors considering financial and qualitative criteria based on tactical bids; Establishing effective tools to ensure all vendors are paid to terms.
- Serving as a subject matter expert on customer relationship management and supplier relationship management to Purchasing Organization and process partners.
- Effective Supplier Relationship Management driving supplier results; leveraging data, metrics, and internal feedback; Assist Expediting in the escalation of supplier issues.
- Developing and negotiating spot purchases required for special requests or last minute shorts.
- Works with management and Strategic Sourcing team in consolidating spend and identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing that can reduce tactical and spot buys.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Scope: The Procurement Specialist plans, develops and implements contracting strategies and procurement activities on spot purchases for FBH categories. Scope is for all brands within Holland America Group. This role will typically be challenged with ensuring purchase order pricing and conversions are updated timely action of applicable loading report issues and follow up on quality reports. Challenges include meeting deadlines, consistent client engagement, cultivation of qualified suppliers and all vendor management including KPI tracking and recommendations.
- Impact: The role significantly impacts guest satisfaction and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Problem solving: Address complex guest issues and compliance challenges, requiring quick thinking and effective solutions.
- Leadership: Requires leadership in managing guest interactions and ensuring team adherence to policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Hospitality, and/or Science, Agriculture required and/or preferred.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data for financial and operational insights; capable of resolving issues efficiently.
- Advanced Excel Proficiency: Skilled in data modeling and complex spreadsheet functions.
- Project Leadership: Able to independently manage low-complexity projects and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Time Management: Capable of handling multiple priorities under pressure with high attention to detail.
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Preferred experience in negotiation and resolving conflicts constructively.
- Project Management & Process Improvement: Familiar with methodologies to enhance workflows and manage initiatives.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in various business software applications.
TRAVEL
Travel: No or very little travel likely.
WORK CONDITIONS
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
LOCATION
This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
COMPENSATION
Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
- Health Benefits:
- Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
- Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
- Financial Benefits:
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Paid Time Off:
- Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
- Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
- Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
- Other Benefits:
- Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
- Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
- On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus
About Us
Carnival Corporation is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.
Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.
In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
Carnival Corporation and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
INTRODUCTION
The Procurement Specialist role will partner and support cross-functional stakeholder teams and works with vendors and expediting teams to ensure all items are delivered and that all purchase orders have correct pricing and conversions. In addition, this position will manage and support sourcing efforts for defined FBH categories & critical projects. This position will monitor supplier performance through KPIs, manage their relationship and systematically communicate expectations and performance, resolve escalated supplier issues.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
- Execution of an effective tactical sourcing plan for assigned projects or categories that creates long term value while meeting brand objectives.
- Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; Primary point of engagement and escalation for brand teams.
- Developing a relationship with stakeholders and influencers to become a trusted sourcing partner.
- Selection of vendors considering financial and qualitative criteria based on tactical bids; Establishing effective tools to ensure all vendors are paid to terms.
- Serving as a subject matter expert on customer relationship management and supplier relationship management to Purchasing Organization and process partners.
- Effective Supplier Relationship Management driving supplier results; leveraging data, metrics, and internal feedback; Assist Expediting in the escalation of supplier issues.
- Developing and negotiating spot purchases required for special requests or last minute shorts.
- Works with management and Strategic Sourcing team in consolidating spend and identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing that can reduce tactical and spot buys.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Scope: The Procurement Specialist plans, develops and implements contracting strategies and procurement activities on spot purchases for FBH categories. Scope is for all brands within Holland America Group. This role will typically be challenged with ensuring purchase order pricing and conversions are updated timely action of applicable loading report issues and follow up on quality reports. Challenges include meeting deadlines, consistent client engagement, cultivation of qualified suppliers and all vendor management including KPI tracking and recommendations.
- Impact: The role significantly impacts guest satisfaction and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Problem solving: Address complex guest issues and compliance challenges, requiring quick thinking and effective solutions.
- Leadership: Requires leadership in managing guest interactions and ensuring team adherence to policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Hospitality, and/or Science, Agriculture required and/or preferred.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data for financial and operational insights; capable of resolving issues efficiently.
- Advanced Excel Proficiency: Skilled in data modeling and complex spreadsheet functions.
- Project Leadership: Able to independently manage low-complexity projects and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Time Management: Capable of handling multiple priorities under pressure with high attention to detail.
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Preferred experience in negotiation and resolving conflicts constructively.
- Project Management & Process Improvement: Familiar with methodologies to enhance workflows and manage initiatives.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in various business software applications.
TRAVEL
Travel: No or very little travel likely.
WORK CONDITIONS
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
LOCATION
This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
COMPENSATION
Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
- Health Benefits:
- Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
- Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
- Financial Benefits:
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Paid Time Off:
- Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
- Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
- Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
- Other Benefits:
- Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
- Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
- On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus
About Us
Carnival Corporation is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.
Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.
In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
Carnival Corporation and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Food and Beverage Manager
Target hospitality groups, not independent restaurants
Large hotel brands and multi-unit restaurant corporations have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with visa sponsorship. Independent restaurants rarely have the infrastructure to sponsor work visas after your OPT period ends.
Frame your degree connection explicitly
USCIS requires OPT employment to relate directly to your field of study. Prepare a clear explanation of how your hospitality, business, or culinary management degree connects to your specific Food and Beverage Manager responsibilities.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise the H-1B visa question during the offer negotiation stage, not after signing. Ask directly whether the company has sponsored hospitality managers before and whether they work with an immigration attorney.
Highlight revenue and cost control experience
Employers weighing sponsorship costs need clear business justification. Quantify your impact with metrics like food cost percentage, beverage revenue growth, or labor cost reduction to make the sponsorship case easier.
Time your job search around OPT start dates
Food and Beverage Manager hiring ramps up before summer and holiday seasons. Apply three to four months before your OPT start date so employers have time to onboard you before peak operational periods begin.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsorship-willing employers
Not every hospitality employer will sponsor, and knowing upfront saves weeks of wasted applications. Browse Food and Beverage Manager listings on Migrate Mate to identify companies with a demonstrated history of OPT and visa sponsorship.
Food and Beverage Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Food and Beverage Manager role qualify for F-1 OPT?
Yes, as long as the role directly relates to your field of study. Degrees in hospitality management, hotel administration, culinary management, or business administration typically satisfy the OPT direct relationship requirement. You'll need to document the connection between your coursework and your job duties if USCIS requests verification.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Food and Beverage Manager?
In most cases, no. Food and Beverage Manager positions are generally classified under CIP codes for hospitality and culinary management, which are not on the STEM OPT designated degree list. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like data analytics applied to hospitality, review your specific CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Food and Beverage Managers for H-1B?
Large hotel chains, casino resort operators, and multi-location restaurant groups are the most consistent sponsors. Companies like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and MGM Resorts have established immigration programs and regularly file H-1B petitions for operations and management roles. Smaller independent venues rarely have the legal infrastructure to support sponsorship.
What counts as a qualifying employer for OPT in food and beverage management?
Your employer must be a legal U.S. entity that can verify your employment. For OPT purposes, the role must be related to your degree and typically at least 20 hours per week. Contract or freelance arrangements can qualify, but most Food and Beverage Manager positions are full-time salaried roles, which present no issues for OPT compliance.
Where can I find Food and Beverage Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Food and Beverage Manager roles from employers open to sponsorship. Rather than sifting through thousands of general listings, you can browse opportunities filtered for OPT compatibility, which saves significant time during a period when your work authorization timeline is already running.