OPT Wine Steward Jobs
Wine Steward jobs on OPT are available at fine dining restaurants, hotels, wine bars, and specialty retailers. Your 12-month OPT window starts the moment you begin working, so timing your job search around your program end date matters. STEM extension does not apply to this role.
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JR53128
Job Category
MC-Category Management
Career Area
Store Associates
Job Type
Regular
Schedule
Full time
Job Location
1000 S. 2nd Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
Overview
Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS!
Location Address:
1000 S. 2nd Street
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
- Provide merchandising assistance to assigned category team to ensure objectives for sales, profit and customer shopping experience are being met.
- Serve as liaison between the Store Support Center and the stores, regularly communicating merchandising plans, ad programs and in stock conditions. Work closely with the supply chain team to achieve expectations.
- Regular visits to the stores to conduct detailed walk-throughs and evaluate how sales/merchandising programs are being executed. Provide timely and constructive feedback to store managers and associates to enhance their overall business awareness, merchandising program execution and focus on the customer.
- Assist the category team with communication of merchandising plans for new items, sale items, promotional tie-ins, displays and signage in order to meet or exceed the sales and profit objectives for the assigned category team.
- Build understanding and awareness of merchandising programs, sales building and profitability initiatives through timely communication to the appropriate store associates.
- Interview the supplier community in order to develop strong overall merchandising/ad program for the assigned categories. Assure the new innovation is considered and all processes are followed on deleted items. Work through the process so that the speed to shelf requirements are met when evaluating your categories and implementing the POG’s.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field or equivalent combination of education and 3 years’ retail management experience. In addition, the associate must have experience in report analysis.
Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.
Job ID
JR53128
Job Category
MC-Category Management
Career Area
Store Associates
Job Type
Regular
Schedule
Full time
Job Location
1000 S. 2nd Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
Overview
Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS!
Location Address:
1000 S. 2nd Street
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
- Provide merchandising assistance to assigned category team to ensure objectives for sales, profit and customer shopping experience are being met.
- Serve as liaison between the Store Support Center and the stores, regularly communicating merchandising plans, ad programs and in stock conditions. Work closely with the supply chain team to achieve expectations.
- Regular visits to the stores to conduct detailed walk-throughs and evaluate how sales/merchandising programs are being executed. Provide timely and constructive feedback to store managers and associates to enhance their overall business awareness, merchandising program execution and focus on the customer.
- Assist the category team with communication of merchandising plans for new items, sale items, promotional tie-ins, displays and signage in order to meet or exceed the sales and profit objectives for the assigned category team.
- Build understanding and awareness of merchandising programs, sales building and profitability initiatives through timely communication to the appropriate store associates.
- Interview the supplier community in order to develop strong overall merchandising/ad program for the assigned categories. Assure the new innovation is considered and all processes are followed on deleted items. Work through the process so that the speed to shelf requirements are met when evaluating your categories and implementing the POG’s.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field or equivalent combination of education and 3 years’ retail management experience. In addition, the associate must have experience in report analysis.
Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Wine Steward
Target employers with international staff
Fine dining restaurants, luxury hotel groups, and wine importers regularly hire internationally. These employers are more familiar with OPT work authorization and less likely to be discouraged by the 12-month time limit or future sponsorship conversations.
Lead with your authorization status upfront
Wine Steward roles involve close-knit teams and long hiring cycles. Clarify your OPT status early so employers can plan around your authorization window. Avoiding this conversation until late wastes everyone's time and damages trust.
Highlight sommelier certifications and wine credentials
Court of Master Sommeliers certifications, WSET diplomas, or comparable credentials signal professional seriousness. Employers weighing OPT paperwork complexity are more likely to proceed when your qualifications are clearly documented and industry-recognized.
Research H-2B and H-1B sponsorship history
Hospitality groups that have previously sponsored work visas are your strongest prospects. Employers already familiar with petition filing processes face far less friction when considering sponsorship for a skilled, proven Wine Steward on OPT.
Apply before your OPT start date
You can interview and receive an offer before your OPT begins, but you cannot start working until your EAD is issued and your OPT period officially starts. Build this buffer into your timeline so your first day aligns correctly.
Frame the 12-month window as a trial period
Employers hesitant about long-term commitment respond well to framing OPT as a structured evaluation period. Position your 12 months as proof of performance before any sponsorship discussion, reducing perceived risk for the hiring manager.
Wine Steward OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Wine Steward on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Wine Steward roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Hospitality management, culinary arts, food science, and related programs all have clear connections to this role. Your EAD card must be in hand before your first day of work.
Does the Wine Steward role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
No. Wine Steward positions are not classified under STEM-designated CIP codes, so the 24-month STEM OPT extension does not apply. Your OPT authorization is limited to the standard 12 months. If you want to continue working after that period, your employer would need to sponsor an H-2B visa, H-1B visa, or other qualifying visa.
How do I find Wine Steward employers open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point. The platform surfaces Wine Steward listings from employers with a track record of hiring international candidates, which saves you from applying to roles where OPT is an automatic disqualifier. Filtering by visa-friendliness early makes your 12-month window count for more.
What happens to my OPT status if my Wine Steward contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing employment during your OPT period. During those 60 days you can search for a new qualifying role. However, you cannot work during the grace period. If you exceed 90 days of total unemployment across your OPT period, USCIS considers your OPT violated and your status at risk.
Can a Wine Steward role lead to long-term visa sponsorship?
It depends on the employer. Wine Stewards at large hotel groups, fine dining chains, or wine importers with established HR infrastructure are more likely to have sponsored visas before. H-2B is common in seasonal hospitality; H-1B is less typical for this role unless it involves significant management or specialized expertise. Start the sponsorship conversation early.