Food & Beverage E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Food & beverage E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in Florida span corporate hospitality groups in Orlando, hotel food and beverage operations in Miami, and regional restaurant chains headquartered in Tampa. Major employers include Darden Restaurants, Walt Disney World Food & Beverage, and Marriott's Florida properties. Australian professionals in culinary management, food science, and operations find active sponsorship activity across the state.
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Job ID
R0109604
Category
Human Resources
Date posted
08/29/2026
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Unit
1016_GG FT Lauderdale
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
Acts as human resources business partner to General Manager(s) of single unit or multiple units in a geographic area.
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
* $85,000 Per Year
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
- Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partners with General Manager of operating unit to understand business objectives and identify corresponding human resource needs; implements human resources strategy to support business objectives
- Supporting Union environment and working with union reps
- Partners with Operations and other key functions to develop programs that support employee retention.
- Helps drive division-wide human resources strategy, programs and processes into units
- Partners with operations and training functions to identify training needs and provide input on training approaches and content.
- Partners with operations and recruiting functions to identify and understand workforce needs; may be required to actively participate in recruiting union hourly employees and support recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions.
- Serves as the primary employee and labor relations manager to mediate and resolve employee disputes and union grievances for kitchen.
- Provides counseling/training for unit management in the areas of labor/employee relations, EEO, affirmative action and discrimination.
- Provides policy interpretation and ensures accurate and consistent application of all company policies and procedures, and related local, state and federal laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreement(s).
- Receives and responds to employment-related claims from various government or public agencies; recommends settlement or defense based on actual investigation of facts.
- Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required
Work Experience:
- 5 years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles, with at least 2 years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations.
- At least 2 years of experience managing HR staff
- Experience recruiting in transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environment highly desirable.
- Union Experience Highly Desirable
Technical Skills:
- Multi-lingual skills highly desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law
- Position requires experience and skills in:
- Business acumen
- Effective relationship building
- Business partnering
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Talent acquisition
- Negotiation
- Establishing metrics for human resources performance
- Analysis
- Time management
- Prioritizing multiple projects/tasks
Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and be highly organized, action oriented and collaborative.
Must also have proficiency in all areas of EEO/Tile VII compliance including expertise in investigating and formally responding to Title VII charges.
Must have strong computer and database application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
PHR/SPHR is preferred.
Must understand LOA, FMLA, ADA leaves and process.
Language / Communication Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be good listener.
Job Dimensions
- Geographic Responsibility: Unit
- Type of Employment: Full-time
- Travel %:
- If responsible for multiple units, must be able to travel frequently between assigned units in the designated geographic area;
- Ability to travel up to an additional 10% of time
- Exemption Classification: Exempt
- Internal Relationships: Employees at all levels of the organization
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
- Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts
- In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
Organization Structure
- Direct Line Manager (Title): Dir, HR
- Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): General Manager
gategroup 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, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
Excellence
We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.
Passion
Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.
Responsibility
We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
We always look out for each other – creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility.
Respect
Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.
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.
We anticipate that this job will close on:
10/02/2026
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E-3 Food & Beverage Job Roles in Florida
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in FloridaFood & Beverage E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food & beverage companies sponsor E-3 visas in Florida?
Florida's largest E-3 food and beverage sponsors tend to be hospitality groups and multinational restaurant operators. Darden Restaurants, headquartered in Orlando, has filed Labor Condition Applications for food and beverage management roles. Walt Disney World's food and beverage division, Marriott and Hilton properties in Miami and Orlando, and regional food manufacturing companies have also appeared in DOL LCA disclosure data for E-3 filings.
Which cities in Florida have the most food & beverage E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Orlando leads Florida for food and beverage E-3 sponsorship activity, driven by its concentration of theme park hospitality operations and corporate restaurant headquarters. Miami follows closely, with luxury hotel food and beverage departments and international hospitality brands filing LCAs regularly. Tampa and Fort Lauderdale also show consistent sponsorship activity, particularly from hotel groups and growing food manufacturing operations in those metro areas.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires the role to meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In food and beverage, qualifying roles typically include food scientist, food technologist, culinary operations manager, beverage development specialist, and quality assurance manager. Front-of-house or line kitchen positions generally do not meet the specialty occupation threshold without a degree requirement attached to the specific role.
How do I find food & beverage E-3 sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship, showing Florida food and beverage employers with verified LCA filing history. This lets you focus on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor Australian workers in this industry, rather than guessing from general job postings. You can filter by city, role type, and employer, making it straightforward to identify active sponsors in Orlando, Miami, or Tampa.
Are there any Florida-specific or industry-specific considerations for food & beverage E-3 sponsorship?
Florida's tourism-driven economy means food and beverage sponsorship activity is heavily concentrated in hospitality and entertainment contexts, which can affect the types of specialty occupation roles available. Employers must file a certified LCA with the DOL before your visa application, confirming the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the occupation and location. Florida has no state income tax, which affects your net compensation but does not alter the federal E-3 sponsorship requirements your employer must satisfy.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 food & beverage jobs in Florida?
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.