Restaurant Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Iowa
Iowa's restaurant industry spans Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City, with national chains like Applebee's, Denny's, and HyVee's dining operations regularly hiring experienced managers. Demand is steady across full-service and quick-service segments. Some multi-unit operators and hospitality groups in the state have sponsored H-1B visa and EB-3 visas for qualified restaurant managers.
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If you love kids and food, you need to be working with us! We are adding an energetic, knowledgeable Food Service Director to work in a K-12 school lunch program. You will be responsible for client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L. Your culinary knowledge helps your hands-on management and training of your kitchen staff to ensure production schedules are met. With your exemplary customer service skills, you will enjoy developing and growing client and customer relationships. As our dedicated "A Player", you are highly motivated, community/service-minded, and detailed oriented with strong analytical skills. With your integrity and strong work ethic, you will serve as a positive role model for your team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Developing menus to fit the needs of the community
- Implementing and maintaining HACCP standards
- Providing outstanding catering events
- Delivering budgeted financial results
- Manages by coaching, training and motivating team to be successful
- Managing ordering and inventory
- Leading daily production
- Overseeing cash management
- Engages in regular client interaction
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership
WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING:
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
- Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends
- Free daily lunch
- Uniforms are provided
- Safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are provided
- Employee training and development
- Opportunities for advancement and to make an impact
- Culture of inclusion and belonging
WHO WE ARE:
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining, and catering, and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year of previous experience in a similar role with an associate degree in hospitality/dietetics preferred
- Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as required
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
- Must have Serv/Safe certification
- Previous experience managing food and labor costs
- Experience managing a staff
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office and other platforms
- Catering experience, a plus
- Successfully pass a criminal background check
EOE/AA
INTRODUCTION
If you love kids and food, you need to be working with us! We are adding an energetic, knowledgeable Food Service Director to work in a K-12 school lunch program. You will be responsible for client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L. Your culinary knowledge helps your hands-on management and training of your kitchen staff to ensure production schedules are met. With your exemplary customer service skills, you will enjoy developing and growing client and customer relationships. As our dedicated "A Player", you are highly motivated, community/service-minded, and detailed oriented with strong analytical skills. With your integrity and strong work ethic, you will serve as a positive role model for your team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Developing menus to fit the needs of the community
- Implementing and maintaining HACCP standards
- Providing outstanding catering events
- Delivering budgeted financial results
- Manages by coaching, training and motivating team to be successful
- Managing ordering and inventory
- Leading daily production
- Overseeing cash management
- Engages in regular client interaction
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership
WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING:
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
- Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends
- Free daily lunch
- Uniforms are provided
- Safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are provided
- Employee training and development
- Opportunities for advancement and to make an impact
- Culture of inclusion and belonging
WHO WE ARE:
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining, and catering, and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year of previous experience in a similar role with an associate degree in hospitality/dietetics preferred
- Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as required
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
- Must have Serv/Safe certification
- Previous experience managing food and labor costs
- Experience managing a staff
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office and other platforms
- Catering experience, a plus
- Successfully pass a criminal background check
EOE/AA
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Which companies sponsor visas for restaurant managers in Iowa?
National chains with Iowa locations, including Applebee's, Olive Garden, and Denny's, have historically filed for work visas on behalf of restaurant managers. Larger multi-unit franchise operators and hotel dining groups in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids are the most likely sponsors, as they have the HR infrastructure to manage sponsorship paperwork. Smaller independent restaurants rarely sponsor due to cost and complexity.
Which visa types are most common for restaurant manager roles in Iowa?
EB-3 is the most common immigrant visa pathway for restaurant managers in Iowa, as the role typically qualifies as a skilled worker position requiring at least two years of training or experience. H-1B sponsorship is less common because restaurant management often does not meet the specialty occupation standard requiring a directly related bachelor's degree. Some multinational chain managers may qualify for an L-1A intracompany transferee visa.
Which cities in Iowa have the most restaurant manager sponsorship jobs?
Des Moines concentrates the most restaurant manager hiring activity in Iowa, driven by its growing food scene, convention hotel dining, and national chain presence. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City also generate consistent demand, with Iowa City's proximity to the University of Iowa supporting year-round dining traffic. Davenport, part of the Quad Cities metro, offers additional opportunities given its cross-border regional market.
How to find restaurant manager visa sponsorship jobs in Iowa?
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Are there state-specific considerations for restaurant manager visa sponsorship in Iowa?
Iowa employers sponsoring restaurant managers under EB-3 or H-1B must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the specific Iowa county or metro area where the position is located, which vary between Des Moines and rural markets. Iowa does not have its own state-level work visa program. The state's relatively low cost of living compared to coastal markets can make Iowa-based sponsoring employers more competitive in meeting wage certification thresholds.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant manager jobs in Iowa?
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.