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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Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
The Restaurant Manager assists the Restaurant Food and Beverage Manager in the day-to-day operations of Eataly’s full-service restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant Food and Beverage Manager and oversees front-of-house restaurant staff including servers, bartenders, food runners, hosts, bussers and barbacks.
- Supports the Restaurant Food and Beverage Manager with hiring, assigning, training, evaluating and terminating employees
- Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guests incidents
- Ensures exceptional service standards are consistently met and that activities are carried out effectively
- Inspects dining room and storage areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Estimates front-of-house food and beverage needs, and supervises intake orders to ensure specifications
- Reviews financial information such as sales, inventory and costs to monitor budget
- Meets with dining room and bar personnel to plan restaurant activities, special events, share information, etc.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experiencing leading or managing a front-of-house restaurant team
- Understanding of steps of service
- Outstanding communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Restaurant Management or Hospitality preferred
- Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverage highly preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Compensation
The annual compensation for this position is $70,000 - $80,000
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Company Description
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
The Restaurant Manager assists the Restaurant Food and Beverage Manager in the day-to-day operations of Eataly’s full-service restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant Food and Beverage Manager and oversees front-of-house restaurant staff including servers, bartenders, food runners, hosts, bussers and barbacks.
- Supports the Restaurant Food and Beverage Manager with hiring, assigning, training, evaluating and terminating employees
- Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guests incidents
- Ensures exceptional service standards are consistently met and that activities are carried out effectively
- Inspects dining room and storage areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Estimates front-of-house food and beverage needs, and supervises intake orders to ensure specifications
- Reviews financial information such as sales, inventory and costs to monitor budget
- Meets with dining room and bar personnel to plan restaurant activities, special events, share information, etc.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experiencing leading or managing a front-of-house restaurant team
- Understanding of steps of service
- Outstanding communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Restaurant Management or Hospitality preferred
- Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverage highly preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Compensation
The annual compensation for this position is $70,000 - $80,000
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
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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.