Food & Beverage E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Food & beverage E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado span brewery operations in Fort Collins and Denver, large-scale food manufacturing in Greeley and Pueblo, and hospitality-focused roles across mountain resort towns. Major employers including Molson Coors, JBS USA, and regional specialty food producers have filed E-3 Labor Condition Applications for roles requiring a relevant degree.
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Job ID
R0109257
Category
Capacity Management
Date posted
08/19/2026
Location
Denver, Colorado
Unit
1011_GG Denver
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
The position is responsible for supervising thirty plus food production employees in a unionized environment to ensure security, safety, food specifications, quality assurance of products, sanitation, HACCP, USDA and FDA regulations are followed and are responsible for labor and Material cost controls.
Annual Salary Range
$58,000 - $62,000
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k, with company match
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Discounts
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures quality production standards are followed and maintained.
- Ensures employees adhere to HACCP, FDA, USDA and safety regulations and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepares management reports (ex. attendance, HAACCP and labor), as required.
- Responsible for safety, quality and compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Ensures specifications, airline diagrams, and other standards are accurate according to the airline specifications.
- Ensures that all products are coded according to Gate Gourmet procedures.
- Conducts inventory of Gate Gourmet products and customer materials to ensure proper usage and minimization of waste.
- Completes required requisitions for the Storeroom to ensure adequate supply is maintained.
- Responsible for maintaining daily temperature logs and other logs and reports as required.
- Works with maintenance staff to ensure preventive maintenance of machinery according to schedules, reports maintenance and repair issues in timely manner.
- Controls material cost and other controllable costs.
- Maintains all financial goals related to productivity, overtime, labor goals and hours per flight.
- Works with management staff to improve performance of the unit.
- Manages work flow balancing - the division of responsibilities amongst employees on each shift.
- Determines when and whether to call employees in to cover staffing needs (ex. sick calls, vacation relief, medical leaves, volume changes, etc.).
- Ensures compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring employees get the rest & meal breaks and ensuring company processes are followed.
- Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses.
- Monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees.
- Responsible for employee retention and reducing employee turnover.
- Responsible for coaching, counseling and preparing corrective actions for employees in compliance with the applicable union/collective bargaining agreement(s).
- Reviews and ensures employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and correct job titles.
- Reviews and ensures union represented employees’ pay rates are correct based on wage scales and seniority.
- Compliance with all company required policies, procedures and processes including but not limited to required training.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associates degree preferred.
Work Experience:
2+ years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, and restaurant or catering environment or equivalent experience in the related field preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a staff of 30+ hourly employees.
- Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus, but not required.
- Candidate must be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change.
- Ability to train others required.
- Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis.
- Excellent time management skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills required.
- Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance.
- Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
- Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required.
- ServSafe Certified preferred.
Language / Communication Skills:
Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listening attentively and insuring communication is understood by all parties involved.
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish/Chinese Mandarin/Vietnamese/Hindi/Polish a plus.
Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): Manager, Ops, PP & WP
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A
Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A
Gate Group Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
- Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
- Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
- Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
- Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
- We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity.
- We communicate and keep each other informed.
- We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team.
- We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details.
- We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes.
- We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it.
- We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.
For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
We anticipate that this job will close on:
09/04/2026
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!
Work Location: In person
E-3 Food & Beverage Job Roles in Colorado
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in ColoradoFood & Beverage E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food & beverage companies in Colorado sponsor E-3 visas?
Colorado employers with documented E-3 Labor Condition Application filings in the food and beverage sector include Molson Coors Beverage Company, JBS USA (one of the largest meat processing employers in Greeley), and various specialty food manufacturers along the Front Range. Hospitality groups operating in Denver and ski resort areas such as Vail and Aspen have also filed LCAs for food science and culinary management roles that meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which cities in Colorado have the most food & beverage E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Denver concentrates the most food and beverage corporate and culinary management roles, while Fort Collins is a hub for craft brewing and food science positions tied to Colorado State University's agricultural programs. Greeley hosts significant meat processing and food manufacturing operations. Resort corridors including Vail, Aspen, and Breckenridge generate demand for food service management roles that can qualify as specialty occupations under E-3 criteria.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Colorado?
E-3 sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Colorado's food and beverage sector, roles that commonly meet this standard include food scientist, quality assurance manager, brewery or distillery operations manager, supply chain analyst, and food safety compliance specialist. General production or line-worker positions typically do not meet the specialty occupation threshold.
How do I find food & beverage E-3 sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate lists Colorado food and beverage jobs from employers with verified E-3 Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can filter specifically for roles where sponsorship is already established. Search by the Food & Beverage industry tag and select Colorado to see current openings. Because E-3 requires an LCA before your visa appointment, targeting employers with prior LCA filings significantly streamlines the process compared to approaching companies with no sponsorship history.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for food & beverage E-3 sponsorship?
Colorado's strong craft beverage industry means many smaller breweries and distilleries are active employers, but smaller companies may have limited experience navigating the LCA and E-3 process. It is worth confirming early whether a prospective employer has filed LCAs before. Colorado also has a prevailing wage environment influenced by its higher cost of living in Denver and resort areas, so the offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage level for the specific occupation and location, verifiable through the OFLC Wage Search tool.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 food & beverage jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.