Restaurant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maryland

Restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Maryland are concentrated in Baltimore, Bethesda, and the Washington D.C. suburbs, where hospitality groups like Marriott International and Hilton's corporate-adjacent properties drive consistent demand. Hotel food and beverage operations, upscale independents, and multi-unit chains actively sponsor workers for chef, cook, and management roles across the state.

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Open Jobs103+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationFrederick, MD
Most JobsWendy's

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The Cheesecake Factory
Restaurant Manager
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The Cheesecake Factory
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Restaurant Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
Annapolis, Maryland
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
$60,000/yr - $70,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Wendy's
Restaurant General Manager
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Wendy's
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Restaurant General Manager
Wendy's
Bowie, Maryland
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Baltimore Country Club
Assistant Restaurant Chef
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Assistant Restaurant Chef
Baltimore Country Club
Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Chefs & Cooks
Hospitality Management
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Other
201-500

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Papa John's
Restaurant General Manager
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Restaurant General Manager
Papa John's
Frederick, Maryland
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Food Service
Hospitality Management
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Sweetgreen
Restaurant General Manager
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Restaurant General Manager
Sweetgreen
Baltimore, Maryland
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Business Operations
Hospitality Management
$75,000/yr - $85,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
None
1,001-5,000

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Restaurant Job Roles in Maryland

Hospitality & Guest Services87 jobs
Hospitality Management83 jobs
Customer Service & Support81 jobs
Food Service40 jobs
Project & Program Management6 jobs
Business Operations5 jobs
Human Resources5 jobs
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition3 jobs
Chefs & Cooks1 jobs
Event Planning1 jobs

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Restaurant Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for restaurant workers in Maryland?

Large hotel and hospitality groups operating in Maryland, including Marriott International (headquartered in Bethesda), Hilton, and Hyatt, are among the more consistent sponsors for restaurant and food and beverage roles. Multi-unit restaurant groups with locations in Baltimore and the D.C. suburbs also file sponsorships, particularly for executive chef and kitchen management positions requiring specialized culinary credentials.

Which visa types are most common for restaurant roles in Maryland?

The H-2B visa is the most commonly used category for seasonal restaurant and hospitality workers in Maryland, covering roles like cooks and servers at resort and event-driven establishments. For permanent specialty roles, employers sometimes pursue EB-3 green card sponsorship. Chefs with extraordinary recognition may qualify for O-1 visas, though that pathway requires substantial documented achievement and is far less common.

Which cities in Maryland have the most restaurant sponsorship jobs?

Baltimore has the highest concentration of restaurant sponsorship activity, driven by its Inner Harbor hotel properties, independent fine dining establishments, and event venues. Bethesda and Rockville in Montgomery County also show strong activity given their proximity to D.C. and dense restaurant corridors. Ocean City sees seasonal sponsorship demand, primarily through H-2B visa filings tied to summer resort and food service operations.

How to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Maryland?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters restaurant roles in Maryland by visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have actually sponsored before rather than guessing. You can browse open positions in Baltimore, Bethesda, and beyond, filtered to restaurant and food service categories. Creating a profile on Migrate Mate also helps you track new sponsoring employers as they post.

Are there any Maryland-specific considerations for restaurant visa sponsorship?

Maryland participates in the federal H-2B program, and employers must meet prevailing wage requirements set by the Department of Labor for the specific county and occupation. Montgomery and Prince George's counties, bordering D.C., have higher prevailing wage benchmarks than rural Maryland counties, which affects which employers can realistically sponsor. Maryland's strong culinary school pipeline, including Baltimore culinary programs, means some employers actively recruit internationally for roles that local graduates don't fill.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant jobs in Maryland?

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.