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Restaurant Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves operational oversight, staff supervision, and P&L responsibility. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap; Mexican citizens are subject to a 5,500-annual allocation.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A luxury Oahu resort on the island's sunny Western Coast. Join us in Ko Olina and find your very own place of joy. Our beachfront island Resort sits on Oahu’s wild and rugged western coast, where vast ocean views and lively pools and lagoons provide the setting for an unforgettable adventure. Take the family for a ride on an outrigger canoe, splash around in the turquoise waters of our white-sand beach, play a round of golf as you weave through waterfalls at Ko Olina Golf Club, or spend the day reconnecting with your inner self at Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre.
Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager for Mina's Fish House who has a passion for excellence and the spirit of aloha.
The Assistant Restaurant Manager reports to the Restaurant General Manager and plans, organizes, controls and directs the work of employees in Mina's Fish House Restaurant while ensuring guest satisfaction.
ABOUT MINA GROUP
MINA Group is a San Francisco-based restaurant management company specializing in creating and operating upscale, innovative restaurant concepts. MINA Group is led by Chef/Founder Michael Mina whose accolades include James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage” inductee in 2013, Bon Appétit Chef of the Year, Food Arts Silver Spoon Award Winner, San Francisco Magazine Chef of the Year, and International Food and Beverage Forum’s Restaurateur of the Year. Operating since 2003, MINA Group currently manages 32 concepts including MICHAEL MINA in San Francisco and Las Vegas; RN74 in San Francisco and Seattle; PABU in San Francisco and Boston; THE RAMEN BAR in San Francisco; BOURBON STEAK in Miami, DC, Scottsdale, Glendale and Santa Clara; STRIPSTEAK in Las Vegas, Miami Beach and Waikiki; BARDOT BRASSERIE in Las Vegas; PIZZA & BURGER in Miami Beach; LOCALE MARKET and FARMTABLE KITCHEN in St Petersburg, Florida; THE HANDLE BAR in Jackson Hole; THE STREET SOCIAL HOUSE in Waikiki; and MARGEAUX BRASSERIE and PETIT MARGEAUX in Chicago.
About Four Seasons Resort O'ahu at Ko Olina
On Oahu’s sunny western coast – wild, rugged and conveniently close to Honolulu and Waikiki Beach – Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina balances a classic Hawaiian style with one-of-a-kind luxury.
Chic and light-filled with vast ocean views, our 370 accommodations provide a personal sanctuary in this all-encompassing Hawaiian luxury beach resort. Restaurants and bars are infused with the magnetic energy of Ko Olina. Guests have the opportunity to splash into lively pools and lagoons, with numerous water sports right off the Resort’s own beach. They are also able to play tennis and golf, then relax in the Spa – wrapped in the effortless elegance of Four Seasons.
What you will do:
- Strong guest engagement skills to effectively develop guest rapport and ensure strong outlet success in achieving high level of guest comment card scores consistently above benchmark.
- Strong restaurant floor presence skills demonstrating five star and five diamond service excellence, leadership, food and beverage knowledge and attention to service standard compliance detail.
- Strong inventory controls, understanding international wines, spirits, and beers.
- Strong bar background, ability to drive innovative mixology program.
- Innovative style to drive a dynamic restaurant operation, unique and one of a kind guest experience.
What you will bring:
- College degree specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent required.
- 1-2 years prior experience in a supervisory or assistant manager position in food & beverage required.
- Strong systems knowledge using Micros, Hotsos, Avero, Opentable preferred but not required.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities
- Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniform
- Complimentary Employee Meals
Compensation: $76,490.89 per year
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A luxury Oahu resort on the island's sunny Western Coast. Join us in Ko Olina and find your very own place of joy. Our beachfront island Resort sits on Oahu’s wild and rugged western coast, where vast ocean views and lively pools and lagoons provide the setting for an unforgettable adventure. Take the family for a ride on an outrigger canoe, splash around in the turquoise waters of our white-sand beach, play a round of golf as you weave through waterfalls at Ko Olina Golf Club, or spend the day reconnecting with your inner self at Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre.
Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager for Mina's Fish House who has a passion for excellence and the spirit of aloha.
The Assistant Restaurant Manager reports to the Restaurant General Manager and plans, organizes, controls and directs the work of employees in Mina's Fish House Restaurant while ensuring guest satisfaction.
ABOUT MINA GROUP
MINA Group is a San Francisco-based restaurant management company specializing in creating and operating upscale, innovative restaurant concepts. MINA Group is led by Chef/Founder Michael Mina whose accolades include James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage” inductee in 2013, Bon Appétit Chef of the Year, Food Arts Silver Spoon Award Winner, San Francisco Magazine Chef of the Year, and International Food and Beverage Forum’s Restaurateur of the Year. Operating since 2003, MINA Group currently manages 32 concepts including MICHAEL MINA in San Francisco and Las Vegas; RN74 in San Francisco and Seattle; PABU in San Francisco and Boston; THE RAMEN BAR in San Francisco; BOURBON STEAK in Miami, DC, Scottsdale, Glendale and Santa Clara; STRIPSTEAK in Las Vegas, Miami Beach and Waikiki; BARDOT BRASSERIE in Las Vegas; PIZZA & BURGER in Miami Beach; LOCALE MARKET and FARMTABLE KITCHEN in St Petersburg, Florida; THE HANDLE BAR in Jackson Hole; THE STREET SOCIAL HOUSE in Waikiki; and MARGEAUX BRASSERIE and PETIT MARGEAUX in Chicago.
About Four Seasons Resort O'ahu at Ko Olina
On Oahu’s sunny western coast – wild, rugged and conveniently close to Honolulu and Waikiki Beach – Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina balances a classic Hawaiian style with one-of-a-kind luxury.
Chic and light-filled with vast ocean views, our 370 accommodations provide a personal sanctuary in this all-encompassing Hawaiian luxury beach resort. Restaurants and bars are infused with the magnetic energy of Ko Olina. Guests have the opportunity to splash into lively pools and lagoons, with numerous water sports right off the Resort’s own beach. They are also able to play tennis and golf, then relax in the Spa – wrapped in the effortless elegance of Four Seasons.
What you will do:
- Strong guest engagement skills to effectively develop guest rapport and ensure strong outlet success in achieving high level of guest comment card scores consistently above benchmark.
- Strong restaurant floor presence skills demonstrating five star and five diamond service excellence, leadership, food and beverage knowledge and attention to service standard compliance detail.
- Strong inventory controls, understanding international wines, spirits, and beers.
- Strong bar background, ability to drive innovative mixology program.
- Innovative style to drive a dynamic restaurant operation, unique and one of a kind guest experience.
What you will bring:
- College degree specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent required.
- 1-2 years prior experience in a supervisory or assistant manager position in food & beverage required.
- Strong systems knowledge using Micros, Hotsos, Avero, Opentable preferred but not required.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities
- Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniform
- Complimentary Employee Meals
Compensation: $76,490.89 per year
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Restaurant Manager
Frame your credentials around operational scope
TN officers evaluate whether your role qualifies as a management-level position, not just a supervisory one. Document staffing authority, budget responsibility, and vendor contracts in your credential package before you start applying.
Target multi-unit and corporate restaurant groups
Independent restaurants rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage TN sponsorship paperwork. Chains and hospitality groups with dedicated HR teams are far more likely to have filed TN petitions before and understand the employer obligation.
Search verified TN sponsors through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Restaurant Manager roles by employers with active TN visa sponsorship history, so you're applying to operations already set up to support your petition rather than educating a hiring manager from scratch.
Get your offer letter language right before crossing
Canadian citizens applying at the port of entry need an offer letter that explicitly states your title, duties, full-time status, and that the role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. A vague letter is the most common reason for a same-day denial.
Clarify your degree equivalency for management roles
If your hospitality or business credential is from a Mexican or Canadian institution, carry a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator. CBP officers have broad discretion, and documented equivalency removes ambiguity about your qualifications.
Confirm your employer prepares support letter before you give notice
For Mexican nationals, the employer must prepare a support letter and you'll apply at a U.S. consulate. Confirm this documentation is being prepared in writing before resigning from your current role or booking travel.
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Find Restaurant Manager JobsRestaurant Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Restaurant Manager role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the role must meet the TN definition of a management position, not a working supervisor title. The position needs to demonstrate authority over staff hiring and termination, operational budgets, and strategic direction. A title of Restaurant Manager alone is not sufficient; the duties described in your offer letter determine eligibility.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Restaurant Manager roles?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved at a port of entry the same day you apply. H-1B requires a lottery selection, an employer-filed petition months in advance, and approval before you can start work. For Canadian and Mexican restaurant managers, TN is substantially faster and more predictable than H-1B, assuming the role clearly qualifies.
Where can I find Restaurant Manager jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Restaurant Manager openings specifically by TN visa sponsorship, so you're connecting with employers who have already committed to supporting the petition. That cuts out the stage where you have to explain what TN is to a recruiter who has never filed one.
Can a Mexican citizen apply for TN status as a Restaurant Manager?
Yes, but Mexican nationals cannot self-petition at the border the way Canadians can. Your employer must file a TN petition with USCIS on your behalf, and the annual allocation for Mexican TN workers is capped at 5,500. Starting the employer-side filing process early is critical given these constraints.
What happens to my TN status if the restaurant closes or I change employers?
TN status is employer-specific, so a restaurant closure or job change means your current authorization no longer covers you for the new role. Your new employer must file a fresh TN petition, or you must re-apply at the border if you are Canadian. You should not begin work with the new employer until that new petition or entry is approved.
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