OPT Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs
Restaurant Assistant Manager jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in hospitality management, food service management, or business administration. Your OPT work authorization covers full-time roles, and STEM OPT extensions don't apply here, so timing your job search before your OPT expires is critical.
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Highgate Hotels:
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
Location:
Overview:
The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of food and beverage’s operations, while maintaining a profitable food and beverage outlet and high quality products and service levels. He/she is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.
Responsibilities:
- Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
- Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the outlet.
- Supervise outlet personnel.
- Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
- Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of issues as they arise.
- Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
- Assist in coordinating and monitoring all phases of Loss Prevention in the outlet.
- Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
- Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, quarterly actions plans.
- Monitor quality of service in F&B outlets.
- Assist in menu planning and preparation.
- Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations.
- Ensure compliance with SOP’s in all outlets.
- Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
- Be visible on the floor and assist staff as needed during each meal period.
- Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards.
- Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlet (if applicable), including buffet and three-meal concept standards.
- Ensure the training of employees on SOP’s and technical job tasks.
- Be involved in and/or conduct departmental and hotel training (CARE, One to One), etc.
- Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals.
- Complete tip reporting.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
- Oversee private events in function spaces and suites.
- Oversee quality of service in In Room Dining.
- Hold outlet personnel accountable.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- 2 years of Food and Beverage Management experience in a luxury hotel required.
- At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 2 or more years of related experience.
- Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
Physical Requirements:
- Long hours sometimes required.
- Required to be standing for extended amount of time.
- Flexibility in schedules required to flex depending to the operation.
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
General Requirements:
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service
Compensation Type: Hourly
Highgate Hotels:
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
Location:
Overview:
The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of food and beverage’s operations, while maintaining a profitable food and beverage outlet and high quality products and service levels. He/she is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.
Responsibilities:
- Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
- Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the outlet.
- Supervise outlet personnel.
- Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
- Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of issues as they arise.
- Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
- Assist in coordinating and monitoring all phases of Loss Prevention in the outlet.
- Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
- Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, quarterly actions plans.
- Monitor quality of service in F&B outlets.
- Assist in menu planning and preparation.
- Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations.
- Ensure compliance with SOP’s in all outlets.
- Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
- Be visible on the floor and assist staff as needed during each meal period.
- Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards.
- Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlet (if applicable), including buffet and three-meal concept standards.
- Ensure the training of employees on SOP’s and technical job tasks.
- Be involved in and/or conduct departmental and hotel training (CARE, One to One), etc.
- Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals.
- Complete tip reporting.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
- Oversee private events in function spaces and suites.
- Oversee quality of service in In Room Dining.
- Hold outlet personnel accountable.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- 2 years of Food and Beverage Management experience in a luxury hotel required.
- At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 2 or more years of related experience.
- Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
Physical Requirements:
- Long hours sometimes required.
- Required to be standing for extended amount of time.
- Flexibility in schedules required to flex depending to the operation.
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
General Requirements:
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Restaurant Assistant Manager
Target hospitality groups, not just individual restaurants
Large restaurant groups and hotel food and beverage divisions have HR infrastructure to handle OPT paperwork. A single-location independent restaurant may want to sponsor you but lack the resources to follow through on H-1B visa or other visa filings.
Frame your international background as an operational asset
Multilingual ability and cross-cultural guest service experience are genuinely valuable in restaurant management. Highlight specific languages spoken and markets you understand when applying to restaurants serving diverse clientele or operating in international hotel brands.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with hiring managers
Restaurant Assistant Manager roles often lead to H-1B sponsorship consideration after a trial period. Be direct about your current OPT end date so employers can evaluate whether the timeline aligns with their promotion and sponsorship planning cycles.
Pursue roles at employers with a history of H-1B filings
Some restaurant and hospitality companies have filed H-1B petitions for management roles before, which signals they understand the process. Employers familiar with sponsorship are far more likely to do it again than those encountering it for the first time.
Get ServSafe and relevant certifications before applying
ServSafe Manager certification, TIPS alcohol service training, and state food handler permits demonstrate operational readiness. Employers are more willing to invest in visa sponsorship for candidates who are already qualified to manage legally compliant restaurant operations.
Ask about management training programs at chain restaurants
National and regional restaurant chains often run formal management training pipelines with structured timelines. These programs are more likely to have established sponsorship pathways than ad hoc hiring, making them a practical starting point for OPT students.
Restaurant Assistant Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Restaurant Assistant Manager role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree. If you studied hospitality management, food service management, or business administration, a Restaurant Assistant Manager position is a qualifying match. You'll need to ensure your DSO has authorized the job under your OPT before your start date.
Can I work as a Restaurant Assistant Manager on a STEM OPT extension?
No. Restaurant and hospitality management is not a STEM-designated field, so STEM OPT extensions don't apply to these roles. You're limited to your initial 12-month OPT period. If you want to remain in the U.S. after that, you'll need an employer willing to sponsor you for an H-1B or another work visa before your OPT expires.
Do restaurant employers commonly sponsor visas for Assistant Manager roles?
Sponsorship is less common at independent restaurants but more realistic at large hospitality groups, hotel chains, and national restaurant brands with dedicated HR teams. These employers understand the H-1B process and have filed petitions for management roles before. Finding OPT-friendly employers in this field is easier when you use a focused job board like Migrate Mate, which filters for roles open to OPT candidates.
Can I work part-time as a Restaurant Assistant Manager on OPT?
Yes, OPT permits both full-time and part-time employment. However, USCIS requires OPT students to work at least 20 hours per week to remain in valid status. Restaurant management roles are typically full-time given the operational demands, but if you're in a reduced-hours arrangement, confirm with your DSO that it still satisfies the minimum requirement.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm laid off from a Restaurant Assistant Manager job?
You have a cumulative 90-day unemployment allowance during your OPT period. If you're laid off, that clock starts immediately, so begin your job search right away. Notify your DSO, update your SEVIS record with the employment change, and document the gap. Exceeding 90 total days of unemployment puts your status at risk.