Restaurant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Nebraska
Nebraska's restaurant industry spans Omaha's bustling Old Market dining scene, Lincoln's growing food corridor, and large hospitality groups like Flagship Restaurant Group and Monarch Prime. Employers across the state sponsor international workers for roles from line cook to restaurant manager, primarily through H-2B visa and H-1B visas depending on the position's qualifications.
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THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER: provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results and exceed the guest experience.
What we are looking for!
- You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted Restaurant/Entertainment scene
- You can communicate with the Team Members and Guests in a way that inspires FUN!
- You like immediate gratification! Nothing better than making someone's experience better or inspiring your team to play at a higher level
- You have never met a goal you can't beat
- You can handle 100K days while walking five miles a shift & working an average of 50-hour work weeks
- The ability to oversee all aspects of the business - from the most minor details to the big picture
Requirements
- 21+ years of age
- 2+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience
- Proficient in managing the cost of goods sold and labor
- Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience
- True leadership capabilities
- The ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays
- Not afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions
What will you be doing daily?
- Developing and leading hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
- Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive staff and guest experiences through personal interactions
- Interacting with guest service-focused team members in areas of recruiting, hiring, coaching, training, and contentious professional development
- Living our core values along with leading others to do so while collaborating with the management team to achieve high-quality and timely results
PERKS!
- Competitive salary
- Quarterly bonus program
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)
- 401K matching plan
- FREE food
- FREE gameplay
- Large leadership team = multiple managers per shift
- FUN work environment
- Grow your career!
- Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunities
Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Range:
- 52181
- 61389
We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.
Job Description:
THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER: provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results and exceed the guest experience.
What we are looking for!
- You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted Restaurant/Entertainment scene
- You can communicate with the Team Members and Guests in a way that inspires FUN!
- You like immediate gratification! Nothing better than making someone's experience better or inspiring your team to play at a higher level
- You have never met a goal you can't beat
- You can handle 100K days while walking five miles a shift & working an average of 50-hour work weeks
- The ability to oversee all aspects of the business - from the most minor details to the big picture
Requirements
- 21+ years of age
- 2+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience
- Proficient in managing the cost of goods sold and labor
- Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience
- True leadership capabilities
- The ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays
- Not afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions
What will you be doing daily?
- Developing and leading hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
- Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive staff and guest experiences through personal interactions
- Interacting with guest service-focused team members in areas of recruiting, hiring, coaching, training, and contentious professional development
- Living our core values along with leading others to do so while collaborating with the management team to achieve high-quality and timely results
PERKS!
- Competitive salary
- Quarterly bonus program
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)
- 401K matching plan
- FREE food
- FREE gameplay
- Large leadership team = multiple managers per shift
- FUN work environment
- Grow your career!
- Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunities
Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Range:
- 52181
- 61389
We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.
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Search Restaurant Jobs in NebraskaRestaurant Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for restaurant workers in Nebraska?
Larger hospitality operators are the most consistent sponsors. In Nebraska, groups like Flagship Restaurant Group in Omaha have sponsored foreign nationals for restaurant roles. National chains with a significant Nebraska presence, including full-service brands operating multiple locations, also file H-2B and H-1B petitions. Independent fine-dining restaurants occasionally sponsor for specialized culinary or management positions, though they do so less frequently than multi-unit operators.
Which visa types are most common for restaurant roles in Nebraska?
H-2B is the most common visa for seasonal or temporary hourly restaurant roles such as cooks, servers, and dishwashers, subject to an annual cap. H-1B applies to restaurant managers or corporate culinary directors where the role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. O-1 visa is occasionally used for executive chefs with documented national recognition. J-1 visa covers culinary trainees through approved exchange programs at participating Nebraska establishments.
Which cities in Nebraska have the most restaurant visa sponsorship jobs?
Omaha accounts for the majority of Nebraska restaurant sponsorship activity, driven by its concentration of multi-unit hospitality groups, hotel-restaurant operations, and an active convention and tourism sector in the Old Market and downtown districts. Lincoln is a secondary market with growing demand tied to the University of Nebraska and Capitol-area dining. Grand Island and Kearney see periodic H-2B filings from regional restaurant and hotel operators.
How to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Nebraska?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Nebraska. The platform filters listings specifically to employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor, saving you from sifting through roles that will not support visa applications. You can filter by state and role type to see active Nebraska restaurant openings, then review each employer's sponsorship history before applying.
Are there any Nebraska-specific considerations for restaurant workers seeking visa sponsorship?
Nebraska's relatively low cost of living means prevailing wage requirements for restaurant roles are set at the DOL's Nebraska-specific rates, which differ from coastal markets. Employers must meet these wage floors regardless of tips. Nebraska does not have its own state visa program, so all sponsorship goes through federal channels. Seasonal demand spikes around Omaha's convention calendar and college football season in Lincoln can influence when employers file H-2B petitions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant jobs in Nebraska?
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.