Restaurant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey
New Jersey's restaurant industry spans everything from Atlantic City casino dining rooms to upscale Bergen County eateries and dense urban corridors in Newark and Jersey City. Large hospitality groups and hotel-affiliated restaurants are among the more active visa sponsors in the state, particularly for skilled culinary and management roles requiring specialized training.
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Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.
Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.
Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.
Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.
About the Role
As a General Manager, you’ll be the business leader of a Wonder location overseeing a shared kitchen that serves multiple brands, channels, and delivery methods. This role goes far beyond food service. You will lead a multifunctional team, manage cross brand collaboration in a single facility, and own the local P&L like a true General Manager.
Success in this role requires operational dexterity: you may be navigating staffing decisions one moment and vendor relations the next. You’ll manage both employees and nonemployees (contract partners), drive business results, and represent Wonder in the local partner ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader from operations, logistics, eCommerce, hospitality, or similar domains to build, manage and grow a complex operation.
Responsibilities
Lead Day-to-Day Operations with Excellence
- Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations across kitchen, service, and fulfillment channels (dine-in, pickup, delivery)
- Optimize labor deployment, throughput, and service execution to meet evolving business needs
- Ensure strict adherence to labor, food safety, team member safety, and compliance standards
- Monitor and manage inventory accuracy, waste reduction efforts, and product shelf life adherence
- Maintain high operational readiness by forecasting demand, resolving obstacles, and adjusting workflows in real-time
- Monitor customer feedback and operational trends to make data-informed decisions that drive service excellence
- Set and drive key operational KPIs, ensuring alignment across internal and external contributors
Manage Team and Partner Performance
- Hire, onboard, coach, schedule, and develop a high-performing team of hourly employees and shift leaders
- Lead a blended on-site workforce of internal employees and external partners (contracted or brand-affiliated staff)
- Create a collaborative, on-brand environment where Wonder and third-party teams operate seamlessly under one roof
- Address performance issues respectfully and quickly using coaching and performance tools
- Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws
Drive Business Results & Own the P&L
- Take full ownership of the location’s P&L and use data to influence labor efficiency, food costs, and operational margin
- Establish and track KPIs related to guest experience, order accuracy, throughput, and financial performance
- Partner cross-functionally (with finance, culinary, procurement, logistics, etc.) to identify cost-saving and revenue-driving opportunities
- Build action plans around local performance insights, customer feedback, and operational trends
Grow the Business
- Own and drive company talent pipelines with a strong focus on succession building and readiness
- Select, develop, and deploy certified trainers to support new store openings and maintain consistent onboarding of new hires
- Actively mentor and coach managers-in-training, preparing them for potential transfers or leadership roles at other locations
- Serve as a hands-on role model leader, modeling company values and reinforcing performance standards that promote personal and professional growth
- Anticipate future business needs and strategically align staffing, scheduling, and development efforts to ensure the organization is prepared for growth
- Contribute to company innovation and evolution by sharing feedback, piloting new initiatives and championing best practices for company-wide rollout
Manage Partnerships & Represent the Wonder Brand
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for brand partners, vendors, and contracted operators
- Nurture relationships with local stakeholders to foster trust, partnership, and operational consistency
- Ensure that each brand operating in the kitchen adheres to Wonder’s service and food quality standards to deliver a flawless customer experience
- Represent Wonder in local community and business interactions, helping to grow our reputation and customer base
Who You Are
- A business operator with at least 3 years of experience leading high-volume, complex operations in sectors like logistics, field-based retail, hospitality, food, or eCommerce
- Experience in fast-growing, operationally complex environments such as high-growth startups, multi-unit retail, or on-demand services
- Proven leadership background and track record of progressive growth and advancement
- Demonstrated success in full P&L ownership, KPI management, and driving operational results
- A proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Comfortable managing hybrid workforces across employees and contracted vendors/partners
- Known for cross-functional fluency—able to influence and collaborate across finance, HR, logistics, culinary, and partner organizations
- Obsessed with customer service, quality, accountability, and results
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the US
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Must have open availability, including nights and weekends
- Food Manager Certificate as required by State, County or Local Health Departments
- This list of qualifications and requirements also reflects the qualifications and requirements used as vetting criteria for our AEDT (Automated Employment Decision Tool)
Role Details
- Salary Range: $95000 per year - $114000 per year
- Location: Springfield, NJ
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 100% employer-paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employer match for Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Learning and Development opportunities to advance your career
- Employee Stock
- Employee Discount
Note: Some of our benefits vary by state and depend on the number of hours you work.
Wonder uses an AEDT in its hiring process. Click here for more information.
At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.
About Wonder
Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.
Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.
Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.
Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.
About the Role
As a General Manager, you’ll be the business leader of a Wonder location overseeing a shared kitchen that serves multiple brands, channels, and delivery methods. This role goes far beyond food service. You will lead a multifunctional team, manage cross brand collaboration in a single facility, and own the local P&L like a true General Manager.
Success in this role requires operational dexterity: you may be navigating staffing decisions one moment and vendor relations the next. You’ll manage both employees and nonemployees (contract partners), drive business results, and represent Wonder in the local partner ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader from operations, logistics, eCommerce, hospitality, or similar domains to build, manage and grow a complex operation.
Responsibilities
Lead Day-to-Day Operations with Excellence
- Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations across kitchen, service, and fulfillment channels (dine-in, pickup, delivery)
- Optimize labor deployment, throughput, and service execution to meet evolving business needs
- Ensure strict adherence to labor, food safety, team member safety, and compliance standards
- Monitor and manage inventory accuracy, waste reduction efforts, and product shelf life adherence
- Maintain high operational readiness by forecasting demand, resolving obstacles, and adjusting workflows in real-time
- Monitor customer feedback and operational trends to make data-informed decisions that drive service excellence
- Set and drive key operational KPIs, ensuring alignment across internal and external contributors
Manage Team and Partner Performance
- Hire, onboard, coach, schedule, and develop a high-performing team of hourly employees and shift leaders
- Lead a blended on-site workforce of internal employees and external partners (contracted or brand-affiliated staff)
- Create a collaborative, on-brand environment where Wonder and third-party teams operate seamlessly under one roof
- Address performance issues respectfully and quickly using coaching and performance tools
- Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws
Drive Business Results & Own the P&L
- Take full ownership of the location’s P&L and use data to influence labor efficiency, food costs, and operational margin
- Establish and track KPIs related to guest experience, order accuracy, throughput, and financial performance
- Partner cross-functionally (with finance, culinary, procurement, logistics, etc.) to identify cost-saving and revenue-driving opportunities
- Build action plans around local performance insights, customer feedback, and operational trends
Grow the Business
- Own and drive company talent pipelines with a strong focus on succession building and readiness
- Select, develop, and deploy certified trainers to support new store openings and maintain consistent onboarding of new hires
- Actively mentor and coach managers-in-training, preparing them for potential transfers or leadership roles at other locations
- Serve as a hands-on role model leader, modeling company values and reinforcing performance standards that promote personal and professional growth
- Anticipate future business needs and strategically align staffing, scheduling, and development efforts to ensure the organization is prepared for growth
- Contribute to company innovation and evolution by sharing feedback, piloting new initiatives and championing best practices for company-wide rollout
Manage Partnerships & Represent the Wonder Brand
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for brand partners, vendors, and contracted operators
- Nurture relationships with local stakeholders to foster trust, partnership, and operational consistency
- Ensure that each brand operating in the kitchen adheres to Wonder’s service and food quality standards to deliver a flawless customer experience
- Represent Wonder in local community and business interactions, helping to grow our reputation and customer base
Who You Are
- A business operator with at least 3 years of experience leading high-volume, complex operations in sectors like logistics, field-based retail, hospitality, food, or eCommerce
- Experience in fast-growing, operationally complex environments such as high-growth startups, multi-unit retail, or on-demand services
- Proven leadership background and track record of progressive growth and advancement
- Demonstrated success in full P&L ownership, KPI management, and driving operational results
- A proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Comfortable managing hybrid workforces across employees and contracted vendors/partners
- Known for cross-functional fluency—able to influence and collaborate across finance, HR, logistics, culinary, and partner organizations
- Obsessed with customer service, quality, accountability, and results
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the US
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Must have open availability, including nights and weekends
- Food Manager Certificate as required by State, County or Local Health Departments
- This list of qualifications and requirements also reflects the qualifications and requirements used as vetting criteria for our AEDT (Automated Employment Decision Tool)
Role Details
- Salary Range: $95000 per year - $114000 per year
- Location: Springfield, NJ
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 100% employer-paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employer match for Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Learning and Development opportunities to advance your career
- Employee Stock
- Employee Discount
Note: Some of our benefits vary by state and depend on the number of hours you work.
Wonder uses an AEDT in its hiring process. Click here for more information.
At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.
Restaurant Job Roles in New Jersey
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Search Restaurant Jobs in New JerseyRestaurant Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for restaurant roles in New Jersey?
Hotel-affiliated restaurants, large casino resort operators in Atlantic City, and multi-location hospitality groups tend to be the most active visa sponsors in New Jersey. Brands with corporate HR infrastructure, such as those connected to Hilton, Marriott, or Wyndham properties, are more likely to have established sponsorship processes than independent neighborhood restaurants, which rarely have the legal resources to sponsor.
Which visa types are most common for restaurant roles in New Jersey?
The H-1B visa is most relevant for specialty restaurant roles that require a bachelor's degree, such as executive chef positions or food and beverage management roles with clear degree requirements. The H-2B visa is more commonly used for seasonal front-of-house and support staff, particularly at shore-area restaurants during peak summer months. O-1 visas occasionally apply to exceptionally distinguished culinary professionals.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most restaurant visa sponsorship jobs?
Jersey City and Newark generate the most activity, driven by their density of hotel-connected dining operations and proximity to New York City's hospitality market. Atlantic City is a significant secondary hub given its casino resort restaurants, which regularly hire for skilled culinary and management positions. Hoboken and the Bergen County corridor also see periodic openings at upscale dining establishments.
How to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it possible to search restaurant roles in New Jersey without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. The platform covers culinary, management, and food service operations roles across the state. Focusing your search on hotel-affiliated and large hospitality group employers within Migrate Mate will surface the most sponsorship-active listings.
Are there any New Jersey-specific considerations for restaurant visa sponsorship?
New Jersey's prevailing wage requirements apply to H-1B sponsored roles, meaning employers must pay the wage level set by the Department of Labor for the specific occupation and location. The state's proximity to New York City also means some employers compare sponsorship costs against the broader metro hiring market. Seasonal restaurant demand along the Jersey Shore can influence H-2B petition timing, with employers typically filing well in advance of the summer season.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant jobs in New Jersey?
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.