Food & Beverage H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in California
H-2A visa sponsorship jobs in California's food and beverage industry span seasonal harvest roles at Central Valley wineries, Salinas Valley produce operations, and large agricultural processors such as Dole and Wonderful Company. Demand concentrates in Fresno, Kern, Tulare, and Monterey counties, where growers and processors regularly petition for temporary agricultural workers to fill time-sensitive production and processing positions.
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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $106,400-$126,350, bonus and long term incentive eligible
COMPANY
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY
The Manager, Premium is the local market owner of field execution as the key connector of our Premium field programs to our wholesaler partners. This position will report to the Senior Commercial Director and will oversee High End and Beyond Beer brands execution at the local level. You will work directly with wholesale partners for market specific objectives including increasing sales execution within accounts through our field sales programs and driving trial with our consumers. In addition, this position will be accountable for managing an assigned geographic region through the effective planning, organizing, directing and execution of sales and marketing plans through the company distributor network and field initiatives. They should spend 3-4 days in the market per week with their respective teams/wholesalers driving our key initiatives with 1 planning day in a home office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build impactful relationships with Wholesaler Management and Region teams.
- Manage all High End and Beyond Beer programs (Elite Club, MAMBA, etc.) within the assigned territory.
- Build and present proposals that will contribute to the development of our Beyond Beer and High End brands.
- Leverage local incentives and local programming initiatives to drive retail execution.
- Leverage AOE and BBE Programs within the assigned territory for Beyond Beer and High End brands.
- Execute key enablers (EDGE, IRIS, BEES, etc.) for Beyond Beer and High End brand execution.
- Identify market opportunities (sales, distribution, displays, POCM, pricing, etc.) for our Beyond Beer and High End portfolio.
- Present Beyond Beer and High End performance with Commercial team as well as actionable insights during monthly WPPM.
- Effectively coordinate and communicate with Commercial team, distributors, and CSO to facilitate the effective development and execution of programs and business initiatives.
- Establish distribution, display, feature, promotion, and space management objectives with Commercial, Region, and CSO teams.
- Manage specific operating systems and standards, for the management of: Ordering and Inventory Management, Quality Control, Selling and Merchandising Objectives and Standards, Program Execution Guidelines, Pricing Management, and POCM Material utilization.
- Identify leads, gain new business, and grow Beyond Beer and High End brand distribution.
- Participate in wholesaler routines to ensure forecasting accuracy and wholesaler POCM orders meet market needs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Live in Market – Sacramento or Fresno, California
- Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred, concentration in Business Administration, Management or similar field highly preferred
- 5+ years of sales or marketing experience in beverage/alcohol industry preferred.
- 2+ years of wholesaler management experience.
- Certified Beer Server or Certified Cicerone preferred.
- Familiarity with VIP iDig, IRI, BIR, Power BI, Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Conducts work in a standing and sitting position; however, job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and light lifting.
- Job requires the ability to be in physical retail locations, late night activations and travel.
- Profound knowledge of craft beer and brewing process.
- Strong communication and presentation skills (PowerPoint). Ability to adjust a message to the audience.
- Ability to use data to build a sell-in story
- Highly-creative, able to generate fresh, impactful ideas and see them through to implementation.
- Proven ability to think and move between strategic and analytical thinking as well as actual execution.
- Ability to coordinate brand information, supply POS material, and keep lines of communication open with state’s wholesaler network in order to better sell through products.
- Conducts work in a standing and sitting position; job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and light lifting.
- Job requires the ability to be in physical retail locations, late night activations and travel.
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
BENEFITS
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!
INTRODUCTION
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $106,400-$126,350, bonus and long term incentive eligible
COMPANY
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY
The Manager, Premium is the local market owner of field execution as the key connector of our Premium field programs to our wholesaler partners. This position will report to the Senior Commercial Director and will oversee High End and Beyond Beer brands execution at the local level. You will work directly with wholesale partners for market specific objectives including increasing sales execution within accounts through our field sales programs and driving trial with our consumers. In addition, this position will be accountable for managing an assigned geographic region through the effective planning, organizing, directing and execution of sales and marketing plans through the company distributor network and field initiatives. They should spend 3-4 days in the market per week with their respective teams/wholesalers driving our key initiatives with 1 planning day in a home office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build impactful relationships with Wholesaler Management and Region teams.
- Manage all High End and Beyond Beer programs (Elite Club, MAMBA, etc.) within the assigned territory.
- Build and present proposals that will contribute to the development of our Beyond Beer and High End brands.
- Leverage local incentives and local programming initiatives to drive retail execution.
- Leverage AOE and BBE Programs within the assigned territory for Beyond Beer and High End brands.
- Execute key enablers (EDGE, IRIS, BEES, etc.) for Beyond Beer and High End brand execution.
- Identify market opportunities (sales, distribution, displays, POCM, pricing, etc.) for our Beyond Beer and High End portfolio.
- Present Beyond Beer and High End performance with Commercial team as well as actionable insights during monthly WPPM.
- Effectively coordinate and communicate with Commercial team, distributors, and CSO to facilitate the effective development and execution of programs and business initiatives.
- Establish distribution, display, feature, promotion, and space management objectives with Commercial, Region, and CSO teams.
- Manage specific operating systems and standards, for the management of: Ordering and Inventory Management, Quality Control, Selling and Merchandising Objectives and Standards, Program Execution Guidelines, Pricing Management, and POCM Material utilization.
- Identify leads, gain new business, and grow Beyond Beer and High End brand distribution.
- Participate in wholesaler routines to ensure forecasting accuracy and wholesaler POCM orders meet market needs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Live in Market – Sacramento or Fresno, California
- Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred, concentration in Business Administration, Management or similar field highly preferred
- 5+ years of sales or marketing experience in beverage/alcohol industry preferred.
- 2+ years of wholesaler management experience.
- Certified Beer Server or Certified Cicerone preferred.
- Familiarity with VIP iDig, IRI, BIR, Power BI, Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Conducts work in a standing and sitting position; however, job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and light lifting.
- Job requires the ability to be in physical retail locations, late night activations and travel.
- Profound knowledge of craft beer and brewing process.
- Strong communication and presentation skills (PowerPoint). Ability to adjust a message to the audience.
- Ability to use data to build a sell-in story
- Highly-creative, able to generate fresh, impactful ideas and see them through to implementation.
- Proven ability to think and move between strategic and analytical thinking as well as actual execution.
- Ability to coordinate brand information, supply POS material, and keep lines of communication open with state’s wholesaler network in order to better sell through products.
- Conducts work in a standing and sitting position; job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and light lifting.
- Job requires the ability to be in physical retail locations, late night activations and travel.
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
BENEFITS
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in CaliforniaFood & Beverage H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food and beverage companies sponsor H-2A visas in California?
California's largest H-2A visa food and beverage sponsors include fruit and vegetable growers in the Central Valley, wine grape producers in Napa, Sonoma, and the San Joaquin Valley, and large citrus and nut processors such as Wonderful Company and Sunview Growers. Staffing associations like Western Range Association also file H-2A petitions on behalf of multiple grower members, consolidating sponsorship for smaller operations that lack in-house immigration resources.
Which cities in California have the most food and beverage H-2A sponsorship jobs?
Fresno, Bakersfield, Salinas, Visalia, and Stockton consistently post the highest concentrations of food and beverage H-2A openings in California. The Central Valley corridor from Kern to San Joaquin County drives most petition volume, covering stone fruit, citrus, grapes, and processing plant roles. Salinas and the Monterey Bay area add significant demand for lettuce, strawberry, and vegetable harvest positions throughout spring and summer.
How do I find food and beverage H-2A sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists verified food and beverage H-2A sponsorship jobs in California, filtered by employer petition history so you can focus on growers and processors with confirmed filing records. Search by county or crop type to match openings in the Central Valley, Salinas Valley, or North Coast wine regions. Reviewing DOL labor condition application data through OFLC records can also confirm which California employers have recently certified H-2A positions in food and beverage roles.
What types of food and beverage roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship in California?
H-2A sponsorship in California's food and beverage sector most commonly covers crop harvest workers, vineyard pruners and grape pickers, irrigation and planting laborers, packinghouse sorters, and cannery or processing line workers tied to seasonal agricultural production. Roles must be temporary or seasonal in nature, generally lasting less than ten months, and must be connected to agricultural production as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act and USCIS guidance.
Are there California-specific considerations for H-2A food and beverage workers?
California's agricultural labor laws layer additional protections on top of federal H-2A requirements, including state minimum wage standards, mandatory rest breaks, and heat illness prevention regulations enforced by Cal/OSHA. Employers must also comply with California's housing and transportation standards for H-2A workers, which can exceed federal minimums. Workers placed through an agricultural association rather than a direct employer petition should confirm which entity is the named sponsor on the certified labor condition application.