Food & Beverage Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Florida's food and beverage industry spans large-scale production facilities in Tampa and Orlando, hospitality-driven operations along Miami's restaurant corridor, and distribution networks serving the state's year-round tourism economy. Major employers including Darden Restaurants, Winn-Dixie parent Southeastern Grocers, and Goya Foods have Florida operations with histories of Green Card sponsorship for qualified roles.
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As a Zuma Reservationist, you are responsible for managing reservations and inquiries in a professional and efficient manner. Operating from an office environment, you will provide exceptional guest service by ensuring seamless coordination of bookings, handling inquiries, and supporting the reception team.
Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four venues across North America's most iconic cities: Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Boston. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma is proud to be part of the Azumi collection.
Life at Zuma
At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do
MAIN DUTIES
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Manage reservations via phone, email, and online booking platforms, ensuring accurate entry of guest information into the reservation system (SevenRooms)
- Handle large party and special event inquiries, coordinating with management and the events team as needed
- Communicate special requests, preferences, and dietary restrictions to the relevant teams, ensuring a personalized guest experience
- Maintain an organized system for tracking reservations, waitlists, and cancellations, ensuring efficient use of available seating
- Assist in creating guest profiles to enhance service and maintain accurate records of regular and VIP guests
- Provide detailed information about Zuma’s menu, dining options, and special promotions to guests during inquiries
- Collaborate with the reception and FOH teams to ensure a seamless transition of guest information and preferences
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:
- A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
- A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
- Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
- Previous experience as a Host or similar role in a high-end restaurant, hotel, or hospitality establishment
- Experience working with SevenRooms or other reservation systems preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required
BENEFITS
We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
- Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being.
- Family Meals are shared daily
- Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
- Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.
READY TO CREATE SOME MAGIC? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.
LOCATION
INDFOH
INTRODUCTION
As a Zuma Reservationist, you are responsible for managing reservations and inquiries in a professional and efficient manner. Operating from an office environment, you will provide exceptional guest service by ensuring seamless coordination of bookings, handling inquiries, and supporting the reception team.
Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four venues across North America's most iconic cities: Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Boston. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma is proud to be part of the Azumi collection.
Life at Zuma
At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do
MAIN DUTIES
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Manage reservations via phone, email, and online booking platforms, ensuring accurate entry of guest information into the reservation system (SevenRooms)
- Handle large party and special event inquiries, coordinating with management and the events team as needed
- Communicate special requests, preferences, and dietary restrictions to the relevant teams, ensuring a personalized guest experience
- Maintain an organized system for tracking reservations, waitlists, and cancellations, ensuring efficient use of available seating
- Assist in creating guest profiles to enhance service and maintain accurate records of regular and VIP guests
- Provide detailed information about Zuma’s menu, dining options, and special promotions to guests during inquiries
- Collaborate with the reception and FOH teams to ensure a seamless transition of guest information and preferences
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:
- A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
- A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
- Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
- Previous experience as a Host or similar role in a high-end restaurant, hotel, or hospitality establishment
- Experience working with SevenRooms or other reservation systems preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required
BENEFITS
We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
- Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being.
- Family Meals are shared daily
- Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
- Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.
READY TO CREATE SOME MAGIC? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.
LOCATION
INDFOH
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in FloridaFood & Beverage Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food and beverage companies in Florida sponsor Green Card visas?
Florida-based and Florida-operating employers with documented Green Card sponsorship activity in food and beverage include Darden Restaurants (headquartered in Orlando), Southeastern Grocers, Goya Foods' Florida distribution operations, and large hotel and resort food service operators along the Miami and Orlando corridors. Multi-unit restaurant groups and food manufacturing companies in the Tampa Bay area also appear in PERM labor certification filings.
Which cities in Florida have the most food and beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Orlando leads due to its concentration of theme park resort food operations and Darden's headquarters. Miami follows closely, driven by its dense hospitality and restaurant industry and international food distribution companies. Tampa Bay has a notable food manufacturing and distribution base. Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale round out the list, particularly for supply chain, quality assurance, and food production roles at regional facilities.
What types of food and beverage roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Florida?
Roles most commonly sponsored through PERM labor certification in Florida's food and beverage sector include food scientists, quality assurance managers, research and development technicians, supply chain specialists, and corporate culinary professionals. Production supervisors and plant operations managers at manufacturing facilities also appear in filings. Roles requiring specialized technical education or demonstrable expertise in food safety, product development, or regulatory compliance tend to attract employer-sponsored pathways.
How do I find food and beverage Green Card sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate indexes food and beverage roles in Florida where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor Green Card visas, filtering out positions that only offer temporary work authorization. Searching Migrate Mate by industry and state lets you focus specifically on Florida food and beverage employers with active sponsorship histories, saving time compared to manually reviewing individual company career pages or public PERM disclosure data.
Are there Florida-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in food and beverage?
Florida's seasonal tourism economy means some food and beverage positions are cyclical, which can complicate the permanent employment requirement central to most Green Card categories. Employers sponsoring through PERM must demonstrate the position is a permanent, full-time role. Florida's high volume of hospitality and food service businesses also means prevailing wage determinations can vary significantly by region, affecting how employers structure sponsored positions in Miami versus smaller markets.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card 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.