Food & Beverage Jobs in Hawaii with H-1B Sponsorship
H-1B visa sponsorship food and beverage jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in Honolulu, where major hotel and resort operators like Marriott, Hilton, and Outrigger run large food service operations requiring specialized culinary and management talent. The state's tourism-driven economy creates consistent demand for skilled food and beverage professionals across Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island.
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WHAT IS AN ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER?
As the leaders of the Kitchen, AKMs are the culinary experts who keep our Kitchens in pristine operating conditions. You get to select and motivate an elite group of BOH employees.
THE DETAILS
- Consistently meet or exceed the standard of food safety and food quality to insure the guest experience
- Assist in hiring, training, retaining and developing promotable people
- Optimize financial results by controlling costs (i.e. food waste, food production)
- Execute Flight plan when scheduled to be Kitchen Manager on duty
- To insure the execution of Dave and Buster's operating standards and philosophies in the kitchen
- Supervise the kitchen during a shift, creating the energy, teamwork and morale needed to provide an excellent guest experience
- Have a game plan for the shift to include goals for ticket times, staff development and profitability
- Execute opening, pre-closing, and closing procedures according to the standard
- Hold staff accountable for performance by providing feedback throughout the shift and by checking people out
- Manage the labor goals for the shift by recommending to BOH Managers cuts as volume dictates in order to maximize productivity
- Maintain a safe (physical plant and food hygiene) and secure environment for all staff
- Insure the freshness of all food product through proper purchasing and product rotation
- Insure the quality of all product to the guest through recipe adherence, quality control and ticket timelines
- Assist Kitchen Manager in setting department goals
- Oversee the execution and administration of the MIT training program
- Oversee the execution and administration of the staff hat program
- Conduct recipe and station validation daily
- Oversee the development of certified trainers in the kitchen
- Assist KM with staff performance evaluations
- Make wage increase and termination recommendations to Kitchen Manager as needed
- Follow purchasing guidelines to insure overall financial accountability for product and supply inventory, etc.
- Complete all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
- Communicate regularly with staff members using all available communications tools (i.e. one on ones)
- Communicate weekly with the Kitchen Manager regarding progress on departmental goals and/or area of responsibility
- Complete projects as established by the Kitchen Manager in a timely fashion
- Assist in the follow up on all changes to Dave and Buster's food products, kitchen systems, staff training and procedures
- Insure the timely completion of all repairs to kitchen equipment and facility
LEGAL MAKES US SAY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member will regularly be required to:
- Must be open to relocation as part of your career progression with Dave & Buster’s. If at any time you are no longer able to relocate, it may impact your ability to stay in the AKM role.
- Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.
- Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions.
- Move about facility and stand for long periods of time.
- Read and write handwritten notes.
- Lift and carry up to 50-60 pounds.
- Must have regular and predictable attendance.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Salary Range:
19.95 - 30
We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

WHAT IS AN ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER?
As the leaders of the Kitchen, AKMs are the culinary experts who keep our Kitchens in pristine operating conditions. You get to select and motivate an elite group of BOH employees.
THE DETAILS
- Consistently meet or exceed the standard of food safety and food quality to insure the guest experience
- Assist in hiring, training, retaining and developing promotable people
- Optimize financial results by controlling costs (i.e. food waste, food production)
- Execute Flight plan when scheduled to be Kitchen Manager on duty
- To insure the execution of Dave and Buster's operating standards and philosophies in the kitchen
- Supervise the kitchen during a shift, creating the energy, teamwork and morale needed to provide an excellent guest experience
- Have a game plan for the shift to include goals for ticket times, staff development and profitability
- Execute opening, pre-closing, and closing procedures according to the standard
- Hold staff accountable for performance by providing feedback throughout the shift and by checking people out
- Manage the labor goals for the shift by recommending to BOH Managers cuts as volume dictates in order to maximize productivity
- Maintain a safe (physical plant and food hygiene) and secure environment for all staff
- Insure the freshness of all food product through proper purchasing and product rotation
- Insure the quality of all product to the guest through recipe adherence, quality control and ticket timelines
- Assist Kitchen Manager in setting department goals
- Oversee the execution and administration of the MIT training program
- Oversee the execution and administration of the staff hat program
- Conduct recipe and station validation daily
- Oversee the development of certified trainers in the kitchen
- Assist KM with staff performance evaluations
- Make wage increase and termination recommendations to Kitchen Manager as needed
- Follow purchasing guidelines to insure overall financial accountability for product and supply inventory, etc.
- Complete all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
- Communicate regularly with staff members using all available communications tools (i.e. one on ones)
- Communicate weekly with the Kitchen Manager regarding progress on departmental goals and/or area of responsibility
- Complete projects as established by the Kitchen Manager in a timely fashion
- Assist in the follow up on all changes to Dave and Buster's food products, kitchen systems, staff training and procedures
- Insure the timely completion of all repairs to kitchen equipment and facility
LEGAL MAKES US SAY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member will regularly be required to:
- Must be open to relocation as part of your career progression with Dave & Buster’s. If at any time you are no longer able to relocate, it may impact your ability to stay in the AKM role.
- Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.
- Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions.
- Move about facility and stand for long periods of time.
- Read and write handwritten notes.
- Lift and carry up to 50-60 pounds.
- Must have regular and predictable attendance.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Salary Range:
19.95 - 30
We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.
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Which food and beverage companies sponsor H-1B visas in Hawaii?
Large hospitality groups operating in Hawaii are the most common H-1B sponsors in the food and beverage sector. Companies like Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, Four Seasons, and Hyatt have filed H-1B petitions for food and beverage roles in Hawaii historically. Specialty food manufacturers and large restaurant groups operating across multiple locations are also more likely to have the legal infrastructure needed to sponsor H-1B workers than single-location independent restaurants.
Which cities in Hawaii have the most food and beverage H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Honolulu on Oahu accounts for the largest share of food and beverage H-1B sponsorship activity in Hawaii, driven by its concentration of major hotel properties, convention facilities, and large restaurant groups. Maui, particularly the Wailea and Kaanapali resort corridors, is the second most active area. Kailua-Kona and Hilo on the Big Island offer a smaller but growing number of opportunities, especially with the expansion of Hawaii's specialty coffee and food production industries.
What types of food and beverage roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Hawaii?
H-1B sponsorship in food and beverage is generally limited to specialty occupation roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In Hawaii, this most commonly includes food and beverage directors, executive chefs with formal culinary management degrees, food scientists, quality assurance managers, and hospitality operations managers. Front-of-house server or line cook positions typically do not qualify, as they do not meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B classification.
How do I find food and beverage H-1B sponsorship jobs in Hawaii?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for H-1B sponsorship roles, including food and beverage positions in Hawaii. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to see which Hawaii employers are actively hiring for H-1B eligible roles. Because sponsorship willingness varies significantly by employer size and legal capacity, using a platform like Migrate Mate that focuses on sponsoring employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly.
Are there any Hawaii-specific considerations for food and beverage H-1B sponsorship?
Hawaii's geographic isolation means employers face higher recruitment costs, which can make some more open to international sponsorship when local talent is scarce, particularly for specialized food science or senior hospitality management roles. However, the state's relatively small population of large corporate employers means fewer companies have established H-1B sponsorship programs compared to mainland states. Prevailing wage requirements also apply based on Hawaii-specific wage data, which tends to reflect the state's higher cost of living.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B food & beverage jobs in Hawaii?
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.
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