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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This team member will provide proper training and supervision of all personnel including supervisors. To insure prompt, courteous service in a manner that complies with Omni Food and Beverage standards and company policies and procedures. To ensure the overall success of the restaurant by guest satisfaction surveys and utilizing financial controls.
Responsibilities:
- To consistently ensure the maximum guest satisfaction while dining in the restaurant.
- Pre-meal meeting conducted with service staff on a daily basis.
- Supervision of floor during operation.
- Ensure that service personnel follow service protocol including steps of service.
- Monitor timing of guest experience.
- Handle all complaints to the guests' satisfaction.
- Maintain a consistently smooth-running operation.
- Make the Front of the House staff weekly schedule.
- Ensure Kitchen, stewarding and cashier staff are on duty as scheduled.
- Ensure the side-stations are fully stocked with equipment.
- All side-work complete and checked out by the manager.
- Making sure the beverage machines are functioning properly.
- Ensure station rotation in seating.
- Assist in seating or service of guests as necessary.
- Coordinate all functions in dining room during service.
- Monitor productivity of service staff.
- Monitor and critique the quality and consistency of the food product.
- Making sure special boards and/or descriptions posted accurately.
- Continuously check food quality and presentation coming from kitchen.
- Maintain food displays during service.
- Monitor guest satisfaction and comments regarding food and service.
- To be familiar with clients so that there is constant recognition of all repeat guests.
- Review reservations on a daily basis and check against the VIP list from the front desk.
- All special attention details handled properly.
- Maintain the physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant.
- Ensure the staff’s uniforms and appearances meet specifications.
- Make sure tabletops are set to specifications, and during service, constantly inspect tabletops, side-stations and tray stands.
- All menus inspected daily by hostess.
- Make sure all equipment in good condition and clean.
- Make sure work areas are being maintained neat, orderly and clean.
- All lights and music adjusted appropriately for each meal period.
- To contribute to the profitability of the restaurant through cost control effectiveness.
- Constantly perform positive up-selling techniques with service staff.
- Expedite table turnover and table resetting. Implement sales promotions and merchandising programs.
- Be familiar with all beverage-related procedures and equipment and assist the cashier when needed.
- Know and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Know emergency procedures (including CPR) and work to prevent accidents.
- Be familiar with and enforce all policies related to liquor liability laws.
- Perform any and all other duties assigned and/or required by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent preferred
- 4 years of experience in a previous Food & Beverage operations leadership role required
- Previous Restaurant General Manager or Assistant General Manager Experience preferred
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Understanding of financial statements and labor productivity
- Excellent communication skills
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period or for an entire shift.
- Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects of moderate weight without assistance.
Working Environment:
- Interior of restaurant kitchen and designated bar area, with occasional travel around resort property as needed.
- Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
- Exposure to food items and beverages.
Overview:
This team member will provide proper training and supervision of all personnel including supervisors. To insure prompt, courteous service in a manner that complies with Omni Food and Beverage standards and company policies and procedures. To ensure the overall success of the restaurant by guest satisfaction surveys and utilizing financial controls.
Responsibilities:
- To consistently ensure the maximum guest satisfaction while dining in the restaurant.
- Pre-meal meeting conducted with service staff on a daily basis.
- Supervision of floor during operation.
- Ensure that service personnel follow service protocol including steps of service.
- Monitor timing of guest experience.
- Handle all complaints to the guests' satisfaction.
- Maintain a consistently smooth-running operation.
- Make the Front of the House staff weekly schedule.
- Ensure Kitchen, stewarding and cashier staff are on duty as scheduled.
- Ensure the side-stations are fully stocked with equipment.
- All side-work complete and checked out by the manager.
- Making sure the beverage machines are functioning properly.
- Ensure station rotation in seating.
- Assist in seating or service of guests as necessary.
- Coordinate all functions in dining room during service.
- Monitor productivity of service staff.
- Monitor and critique the quality and consistency of the food product.
- Making sure special boards and/or descriptions posted accurately.
- Continuously check food quality and presentation coming from kitchen.
- Maintain food displays during service.
- Monitor guest satisfaction and comments regarding food and service.
- To be familiar with clients so that there is constant recognition of all repeat guests.
- Review reservations on a daily basis and check against the VIP list from the front desk.
- All special attention details handled properly.
- Maintain the physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant.
- Ensure the staff’s uniforms and appearances meet specifications.
- Make sure tabletops are set to specifications, and during service, constantly inspect tabletops, side-stations and tray stands.
- All menus inspected daily by hostess.
- Make sure all equipment in good condition and clean.
- Make sure work areas are being maintained neat, orderly and clean.
- All lights and music adjusted appropriately for each meal period.
- To contribute to the profitability of the restaurant through cost control effectiveness.
- Constantly perform positive up-selling techniques with service staff.
- Expedite table turnover and table resetting. Implement sales promotions and merchandising programs.
- Be familiar with all beverage-related procedures and equipment and assist the cashier when needed.
- Know and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Know emergency procedures (including CPR) and work to prevent accidents.
- Be familiar with and enforce all policies related to liquor liability laws.
- Perform any and all other duties assigned and/or required by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent preferred
- 4 years of experience in a previous Food & Beverage operations leadership role required
- Previous Restaurant General Manager or Assistant General Manager Experience preferred
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Understanding of financial statements and labor productivity
- Excellent communication skills
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period or for an entire shift.
- Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects of moderate weight without assistance.
Working Environment:
- Interior of restaurant kitchen and designated bar area, with occasional travel around resort property as needed.
- Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
- Exposure to food items and beverages.
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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.