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Waiter jobs can work on OPT, but most restaurant employers aren't familiar with F-1 work authorization. Your OPT EAD card is your proof of employment eligibility. Roles must be full-time during OPT and directly related to your field of study for STEM OPT extension eligibility.
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The ByteDance Server Operations Team is responsible for the full lifecycle operation management and operation technical services of ByteDance's massive server fleet, delivering industry-leading server operation and maintenance services to businesses to ensure and drive their stable growth. Its job responsibilities cover areas including server operation management, stability operation management, data center server operation and maintenance management, maintenance and repair, as well as the planning and development of operational process specifications and platform systems:
- Responsible for the stability assurance services of online servers, planning and constructing stability process specifications, platform systems, assurance mechanisms and capabilities, in charge of the stability monitoring, stability risk identification, problem response and handling as well as assurance measures for the production network operation, so as to ensure the stable and sound operation of services.
- Responsible for handling server-related stability faults, including fault location and analysis, fault tracking and loss control, and fault review.
- Responsible for identifying server stability risks, including the identification and governance of risks in areas such as server quality, operation and maintenance processes, and platform systems.
- Responsible for server alert monitoring and handling, as well as the management of front-line BPO staff on duty, duty record summarization, and weekly report compilation, etc.
- Participate in the development of server stability-related capabilities, including the development of rapid recovery capabilities, drill capabilities, GUI-based operation of change capabilities, and major event support capabilities, etc.
- Participated in formulating process specifications related to server stability, and promoted upstream and downstream business parties to complete the formulation and alignment of relevant service SLOs.
- Participate in the optimization of server monitoring and alerting, further advance the long-term governance of monitoring capabilities, and improve the quality of monitoring alerts and event analysis.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in science and engineering, with priority given to computer science, electronic information engineering, automation and other related majors;
- Strong communication and coordination skills, good at thinking and summarizing, and proficient in document writing;
- Strong sense of responsibility, meticulous and conscientious, passionate about work and team-spirited; strong learning ability, full of enthusiasm and curiosity for new technologies, with outstanding problem-solving and hands-on capabilities; strong resilience to fast paced environments and distractions, and able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and diverse work tasks;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have a solid foundation in computer programming, and be proficient in at least one programming language, including but not limited to: Java, C, C++, Python, Go;
- Have knowledge of server hardware and Linux systems, and be proficient in Shell scripting.
About us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $108000 - $208800 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
The ByteDance Server Operations Team is responsible for the full lifecycle operation management and operation technical services of ByteDance's massive server fleet, delivering industry-leading server operation and maintenance services to businesses to ensure and drive their stable growth. Its job responsibilities cover areas including server operation management, stability operation management, data center server operation and maintenance management, maintenance and repair, as well as the planning and development of operational process specifications and platform systems:
- Responsible for the stability assurance services of online servers, planning and constructing stability process specifications, platform systems, assurance mechanisms and capabilities, in charge of the stability monitoring, stability risk identification, problem response and handling as well as assurance measures for the production network operation, so as to ensure the stable and sound operation of services.
- Responsible for handling server-related stability faults, including fault location and analysis, fault tracking and loss control, and fault review.
- Responsible for identifying server stability risks, including the identification and governance of risks in areas such as server quality, operation and maintenance processes, and platform systems.
- Responsible for server alert monitoring and handling, as well as the management of front-line BPO staff on duty, duty record summarization, and weekly report compilation, etc.
- Participate in the development of server stability-related capabilities, including the development of rapid recovery capabilities, drill capabilities, GUI-based operation of change capabilities, and major event support capabilities, etc.
- Participated in formulating process specifications related to server stability, and promoted upstream and downstream business parties to complete the formulation and alignment of relevant service SLOs.
- Participate in the optimization of server monitoring and alerting, further advance the long-term governance of monitoring capabilities, and improve the quality of monitoring alerts and event analysis.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in science and engineering, with priority given to computer science, electronic information engineering, automation and other related majors;
- Strong communication and coordination skills, good at thinking and summarizing, and proficient in document writing;
- Strong sense of responsibility, meticulous and conscientious, passionate about work and team-spirited; strong learning ability, full of enthusiasm and curiosity for new technologies, with outstanding problem-solving and hands-on capabilities; strong resilience to fast paced environments and distractions, and able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and diverse work tasks;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have a solid foundation in computer programming, and be proficient in at least one programming language, including but not limited to: Java, C, C++, Python, Go;
- Have knowledge of server hardware and Linux systems, and be proficient in Shell scripting.
About us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $108000 - $208800 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Waiter
Lead with your EAD, not your visa status
When applying, emphasize that your Employment Authorization Document lets you work legally without employer sponsorship. Most restaurant managers don't know what OPT is, so framing it as straightforward work authorization reduces hesitation before interviews.
Confirm the role meets your field of study
For STEM OPT extensions, your waiter position must connect to your degree. Hospitality, food service management, and nutrition graduates have the clearest case. Document how the role aligns with your academic background before accepting any offer.
Target employers with multiple locations
Restaurant groups and hotel food and beverage operations tend to have HR departments that have processed work authorization before. Independent diners often have no process at all, which can slow your start date or create unnecessary complications.
Get your offer letter and start date in writing
Your OPT must be activated before you start working. Confirm your EAD start date and ensure your employer's proposed start date falls within your authorized period. A written offer protects you if timelines shift unexpectedly.
Track your hours carefully for STEM OPT compliance
STEM OPT requires at least 20 hours per week in a qualifying role. Restaurant schedules fluctuate, so confirm with your manager that your position is structured as consistent, full-time equivalent work rather than variable on-call shifts.
Report your employer to your DSO promptly
Once you accept a waiter position, report the employer name, address, and start date to your Designated School Official immediately. Delays in updating your SEVIS record can put your OPT status at risk, even if you have a valid EAD.
Waiter OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a waiter on OPT?
Yes, you can work as a waiter on OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study and you have a valid Employment Authorization Document. Hospitality, culinary arts, nutrition, and food service management graduates have the clearest connection. Working in a role unrelated to your degree can jeopardize your OPT status and STEM extension eligibility.
Do waiter employers need to sponsor my visa?
No sponsorship is required during your OPT period. Your EAD card authorizes you to work for any employer, including restaurants, without them filing any visa petition. Employers only need to verify your authorization through standard I-9 documentation. If you later need H-1B visa sponsorship to stay in the U.S., that is a separate process and most restaurant employers do not offer it.
How do I find waiter jobs that accept OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to find waiter and hospitality roles from employers who are familiar with OPT work authorization. Many food service positions list work authorization requirements upfront, which saves time during outreach. Filtering by role type and authorization status helps you focus on employers worth contacting.
Does a waiter job qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. A waiter role can qualify for STEM OPT if your field of study is classified as STEM and you can demonstrate a clear connection between the position and your academic training. A student with a degree in food science or nutrition working in a research-focused food service environment has a stronger case than a general hospitality graduate. Confirm with your DSO before relying on this path.
What happens to my OPT if my waiter job ends?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance across your entire OPT period, not per job. If your waiter position ends, that clock starts running immediately. You must report the change to your DSO and actively seek new employment. Exceeding 90 cumulative days of unemployment during OPT will end your authorized stay, so move quickly.