OPT Food Service Manager Jobs
Food Service Manager jobs on OPT are available at restaurant groups, hotel chains, university dining programs, and contract food service companies. Your F-1 OPT authorization covers management roles, but employers must be comfortable with the 12-month standard OPT window, or 24 additional months if your degree is in a STEM-designated field.
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Assist with the operations, responsible for developing and executing strategy to meet operating and financial goals. Support the operations of food service accounts by ensuring areas of responsibility meet objectives and client expectations.
Scope of Role:
Ensures restaurant operations align with Harvest Table’s Executional Framework. Coaches associates by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute to create a best-in-class dining experience. Rewards, recognizes, and develops associates. Ensures high safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
COMPENSATION:
The Salaried rate for this position is $68,000.00 to $72,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Responsibilities
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Develops and maintains effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships. Demonstrates excellent customer service using Harvest Table's standard model. Identifies client needs and effectively communicates operational progress.
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Follows all Harvest Table processes and systems. Builds revenue and manages budget, including cost controls with regard to food, beverage, and labor. Ensures the completion and maintenance of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements. Achieves or exceeds food and labor targets. Manages resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines.
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Implements and maintains Harvest Table’s agenda for both labor and food initiatives. Creates value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Complies fully with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor. Aids operations related to production, distribution, and food service.
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Maintains a safe and healthy environment for clients, guests and associates. Complies with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) those related to safety, health, and wage and hour practices.
Qualifications
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Requires at least 4 years’ experience and 1 to 3 years in a management role.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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A strong value system, unquestioned integrity, and good listening skills.
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Excellent communication skills.
Education
About Harvest Table Culinary Group
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At HTCG, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Position Description:
Assist with the operations, responsible for developing and executing strategy to meet operating and financial goals. Support the operations of food service accounts by ensuring areas of responsibility meet objectives and client expectations.
Scope of Role:
Ensures restaurant operations align with Harvest Table’s Executional Framework. Coaches associates by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute to create a best-in-class dining experience. Rewards, recognizes, and develops associates. Ensures high safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
COMPENSATION:
The Salaried rate for this position is $68,000.00 to $72,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Responsibilities
-
Develops and maintains effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships. Demonstrates excellent customer service using Harvest Table's standard model. Identifies client needs and effectively communicates operational progress.
-
Follows all Harvest Table processes and systems. Builds revenue and manages budget, including cost controls with regard to food, beverage, and labor. Ensures the completion and maintenance of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements. Achieves or exceeds food and labor targets. Manages resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines.
-
Implements and maintains Harvest Table’s agenda for both labor and food initiatives. Creates value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Complies fully with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor. Aids operations related to production, distribution, and food service.
-
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for clients, guests and associates. Complies with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) those related to safety, health, and wage and hour practices.
Qualifications
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Requires at least 4 years’ experience and 1 to 3 years in a management role.
-
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
-
A strong value system, unquestioned integrity, and good listening skills.
-
Excellent communication skills.
Education
About Harvest Table Culinary Group
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At HTCG, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Food Service Manager
Target multi-unit operators over independent restaurants
Large restaurant groups, hotel food and beverage departments, and contract dining companies like Aramark and Sodexo have HR infrastructure to handle OPT paperwork. Independent owners rarely do and often decline before learning what OPT requires.
Lead with your authorization status, not visa terminology
Tell recruiters you have existing U.S. work authorization valid for 12 months with no employer sponsorship required to start. Most hiring managers confuse OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship. Clarifying this upfront removes the most common objection.
Connect your degree field to the management function
Hospitality, food science, nutrition, or business degrees all support Food Service Manager roles. Be prepared to explain how your specific degree relates to operational decision-making, since employers may need to verify the connection for STEM OPT extensions.
Prioritize employers already familiar with international staff
Companies that regularly hire internationally educated workers understand work authorization timelines. Look for organizations with large international student intern programs or active DSO partnerships, as they process OPT documentation routinely and without friction.
Address the timeline directly in your cover letter
State your OPT end date and, if applicable, your STEM extension eligibility in your application. Employers want to know how long you can work before needing a visa change. Being transparent early builds confidence and prevents last-minute surprises.
Pursue roles with E-Verify enrolled employers from the start
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirming this before accepting an offer saves significant complications later. Many large food service operators are already enrolled, so it is worth asking during the interview process.
Food Service Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Food Service Manager on OPT?
Yes, Food Service Manager roles qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Hospitality management, food science, nutrition, and business degrees all commonly support this role. Your DSO will verify the connection between your position and your field of study when you report employment.
Am I eligible for a STEM OPT extension as a Food Service Manager?
It depends on your degree. STEM OPT extensions apply to students whose degree is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Degrees in food science, nutrition science, or certain business and management programs may qualify. Hospitality management degrees often do not. Check your specific CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before accepting a role.
Where can I find Food Service Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship compatibility, so you can browse Food Service Manager openings from employers who understand work authorization. Searching general job boards wastes time because most listings do not specify OPT acceptance and require you to ask manually on every application.
Do Food Service Manager employers need to sponsor me for OPT?
No. OPT work authorization is issued by USCIS through your school. The employer does not file any petition or pay any fees to hire you on OPT. You arrive with existing authorization. For STEM OPT extensions, the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a training plan, but this is not sponsorship in the H-1B sense.
What happens to my Food Service Manager job if my OPT expires before I secure an H-1B?
If your OPT expires without a visa extension or change of status, you must stop working. Options include applying for a cap-gap extension if an H-1B petition is filed before your OPT ends, transitioning to another visa category, or departing the U.S. Planning your timeline at least six months ahead gives you the best chance of avoiding a gap.