J-1 Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Florida's tourism, hospitality, and research sectors make it one of the most active J-1 visa sponsorship states in the country. From Orlando's resorts and Miami's international business hub to Tampa's healthcare and education institutions, employers across multiple industries regularly hire J-1 exchange visitors.
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Location: Florida BU - Region 06 - Market 01: 24421 SR 40/Box 336, Astor, Florida 32102
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The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties, responsibilities, and requirements:
RESTAURANT MANAGER JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a Company operated Restaurant. The Restaurant Manager (RM) has full responsibility for the business including people, operations, and financial metrics. This position reports directly to the Restaurant District Manager.
RESTAURANT MANAGER EXPECTATIONS:
- Provides excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner; coaches and corrects team members as necessary
- Recruits, interviews, selects, hires, and completes onboarding for all positions
- Maintains a clean restaurant environment by cleaning and performing general housekeeping duties. Delegates job responsibilities and shift duties and follows up to ensure completion
- Establishes build to’s and maintains the production management system
- Directs team and ensures all food items are prepared and served in accordance with all Brand, Company, and health department regulations
- Supervises and coaches team members to follow guidelines for food preparation and production management
- Ensures team members are properly trained on Brand and Company standards on an ongoing basis
- Cascades all relevant information and maintains communication board
- Implements new Brand campaigns and conducts new product training
- Ensures product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of all cash, sales, and inventory control records
- Communicates as required with Restaurant District Manager
- Responsible for completing all daily, weekly, and period paperwork, inventory counts, cash counts, truck orders, schedules, and any other administrative duties as required
- Guarantees a safe environment for team members and guests by following all government laws and safety codes, and reports facility issues to maintenance
- Completes reports on all incidents following our 5-minute rule policy
- Ownership for all financial and operational metrics, resulting in a profitable restaurant
- Conducts team member check in’s and provides positive feedback badges in Workday; uses recognition to reinforce positive behaviors and performance
- Implements progressive discipline to address deficiencies in performance or failure to adhere to company policies or regulatory requirements
- Responsible for training a Restaurant Assistant Manager to be capable of successfully operating the restaurant in the absence of the RGM
- Lives our Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, Play to Win
RESTAURANT MANAGER BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life and AD&D plans
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Vacation, Holiday, Personal, and Sick paid time off
- Matching 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discount Program
- Discount Meal Benefit
- Wellness Plan
- Mobile Phone Benefit
- Quarterly incentive plan
- Wait periods may apply
RESTAURANT MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years restaurant management experience required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid state Driver’s License required
- Serv Safe© Manager certification preferred
- Open availability required
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivates, coaches, and leads team members
- Acts with integrity; keeps commitments
- Contagious positive attitude
- Conflict management skills
- Exhibits a sense of urgency
- Leads by example
- Focuses on achieving results while having fun!
- Team player who can work well with others or independently
- Frequently bend, twist at waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk
- Occasionally climb and descend ladders
- Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work in and around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises
- Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift, including reaching for objects overhead
- Push, pull, lift, and carry up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50+ lb. occasionally, including lifting from ground to overhead
Circle K will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an employee with a disability unless the accommodation is unreasonable or would pose an undue hardship.
RESTAURANT MANAGER, RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions, and qualifications required of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change. The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Tips for Finding J-1 Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Target Florida's resort and hospitality corridor
Orlando, Miami Beach, and the Florida Keys have some of the highest concentrations of J-1 intern and trainee sponsors in the country. Large hotel groups and resort operators file repeatedly each season, making them reliable sponsorship sources.
Understand Florida's two distinct J-1 markets
South Florida skews toward international business, finance, and hospitality roles with a Latin American focus, while Central and North Florida lean toward theme parks, agriculture, and research institutions. Targeting the right region for your field improves your odds significantly.
Search by J-1 category, not just job title
Florida employers sponsor across multiple J-1 categories including Intern, Trainee, Research Scholar, and Summer Work Travel. Filtering by category when browsing on Migrate Mate helps you find roles where your specific exchange program type is already approved.
Connect with Florida's university research programs
The University of Florida, University of Miami, and Florida State University all host J-1 Research Scholar and Professor exchange visitors. Academic and research roles at these institutions go through the university's designated sponsor office, which simplifies the DS-2019 process.
Apply early for seasonal hospitality positions
Florida's peak tourism seasons drive a surge in J-1 intern and trainee openings, particularly from September through March. Employers in Orlando and Miami typically begin recruiting three to six months ahead, so early applications give you a real advantage.
Verify the employer's sponsor status before applying
Not every Florida employer who wants to hire a J-1 exchange visitor is already working with a designated sponsor organization. Confirming this upfront saves weeks of back-and-forth. Listings on Migrate Mate are filtered to show roles where sponsorship has already been confirmed.
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Which industries in Florida sponsor the most J-1 visas?
Hospitality and tourism lead by a significant margin, driven by Orlando's theme parks and resort complexes, Miami's hotel industry, and the Florida Keys' recreation sector. Healthcare, higher education, and research institutions also sponsor substantial numbers of J-1 visa exchange visitors, particularly under the Research Scholar and Intern categories. Agriculture and marine sciences round out the most active sponsoring industries in the state.
Which cities in Florida have the most J-1 sponsorship jobs?
Orlando has the highest concentration of J-1 openings due to its theme park and resort economy. Miami follows closely, particularly for business, hospitality, and international trade roles. Tampa and Jacksonville have growing employer bases across healthcare, finance, and education. Gainesville and Tallahassee are worth targeting if you're pursuing research or academic exchange positions tied to Florida's major public universities.
What types of roles typically qualify for J-1 sponsorship in Florida?
Roles must align with a recognized J-1 exchange category. In Florida, the most common qualifying positions include hotel and resort management training roles, research and laboratory positions at universities or medical centers, marketing and business development internships with international employers, and clinical training programs at teaching hospitals. The role must offer structured training or educational exchange value, not simply fill a staffing need.
How do I find J-1 sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate lists Florida J-1 jobs filtered by visa type and industry, so you can search specifically for employers already set up to sponsor exchange visitors rather than cold-applying and hoping. Alongside that, reaching out directly to Florida-based designated sponsor organizations and checking university international offices in Gainesville, Miami, and Tampa can surface openings that aren't broadly advertised.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for J-1 sponsorship?
Florida has no state income tax, which affects how you plan your finances during an exchange program. For hospitality and tourism roles, be aware that Florida's peak and off-peak seasons heavily influence when positions open and close, and some sponsors only hire for fixed seasonal windows. If you're in a healthcare or research role, Florida's licensing requirements for certain clinical positions can affect whether your J-1 training plan is approvable, so confirm this with your sponsor organization early.