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New York's restaurant industry spans Michelin-starred dining rooms in Manhattan, thriving neighborhood bistros in Brooklyn, and large hotel food and beverage operations citywide. Major groups like Nobu Hospitality, Union Square Hospitality Group, and Bloomin' Brands have sponsored visas for skilled culinary and management roles. Competition is high, but so is demand for specialized talent.
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Restaurant Managers.... Love the hustle of food service but not the midnight oil? You’re all about fresh flavors, friendly faces, and affordable bites—just not the late-night fries. Panera Bread is your perfect blend! Our Restaurant Managers serve quality food, connect with guests, and enjoy a flexible schedule that allows for work/life balance! We have 54 Panera cafes throughout Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester county and the Hudson Valley and we are on the lookout for talented restaurant leaders to join our team.
RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT IN PERSON HIRING EVENT
Thursday, April 16th from 10am to 4pm
Panera Bread Yonkers, 1015 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY 10704 (Cross County Center mall)
Opportunities Available for Restaurant Managers
Our Restaurant Managers will:
- Lead all aspects of our daily restaurant business, such as delivering a high-quality menu and motivating our staff to provide excellent guest service.
- Maintain the restaurant’s revenue, profitability, and quality goals, ensuring efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
- Create a friendly atmosphere for our guests to meet friends, celebrate special occasions, or complete an important work project while enjoying a meal in a bakery-cafe.
- Invest in and develop our cafe teams to help them execute flawless service and create memorable experiences.
Restaurant Manager candidates will have:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Restaurant Manager (fast casual &/or full-service, high-volume restaurants preferred)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle required
- A Passion for the food service industry and MUST be a People First Person.
- Flexibility to commute up to 25-30 miles each way to/from work location
- Authorization to work in the USA
We offer some of the best benefits that will protect your health, ensure your future and provide the tools you need to succeed at work and in life. This includes:
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance for you and your family
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Dining Privileges and a whole lot more!
Doherty Enterprises was founded in 1985 and we have grown to over 160 restaurants in New York & New Jersey with a strategic plan that calls for continued new unit growth.
We are the franchisee of six iconic national brands (Applebee's, Panera Bread, Wendy's, Chevy's Fresh Mex, Jinya Ramen Bar & Qdoba) along with two independent concepts (The Shannon Rose Irish Pub & Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas) & Sola Salons.
The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,200 people and donated over $5.7 million directly back to those in need.
Schedule your in person interview with the Doherty Enterprises team today!
We are an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer
INTRODUCTION
Restaurant Managers.... Love the hustle of food service but not the midnight oil? You’re all about fresh flavors, friendly faces, and affordable bites—just not the late-night fries. Panera Bread is your perfect blend! Our Restaurant Managers serve quality food, connect with guests, and enjoy a flexible schedule that allows for work/life balance! We have 54 Panera cafes throughout Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester county and the Hudson Valley and we are on the lookout for talented restaurant leaders to join our team.
RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT IN PERSON HIRING EVENT
Thursday, April 16th from 10am to 4pm
Panera Bread Yonkers, 1015 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY 10704 (Cross County Center mall)
Opportunities Available for Restaurant Managers
Our Restaurant Managers will:
- Lead all aspects of our daily restaurant business, such as delivering a high-quality menu and motivating our staff to provide excellent guest service.
- Maintain the restaurant’s revenue, profitability, and quality goals, ensuring efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
- Create a friendly atmosphere for our guests to meet friends, celebrate special occasions, or complete an important work project while enjoying a meal in a bakery-cafe.
- Invest in and develop our cafe teams to help them execute flawless service and create memorable experiences.
Restaurant Manager candidates will have:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Restaurant Manager (fast casual &/or full-service, high-volume restaurants preferred)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle required
- A Passion for the food service industry and MUST be a People First Person.
- Flexibility to commute up to 25-30 miles each way to/from work location
- Authorization to work in the USA
We offer some of the best benefits that will protect your health, ensure your future and provide the tools you need to succeed at work and in life. This includes:
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance for you and your family
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Dining Privileges and a whole lot more!
Doherty Enterprises was founded in 1985 and we have grown to over 160 restaurants in New York & New Jersey with a strategic plan that calls for continued new unit growth.
We are the franchisee of six iconic national brands (Applebee's, Panera Bread, Wendy's, Chevy's Fresh Mex, Jinya Ramen Bar & Qdoba) along with two independent concepts (The Shannon Rose Irish Pub & Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas) & Sola Salons.
The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,200 people and donated over $5.7 million directly back to those in need.
Schedule your in person interview with the Doherty Enterprises team today!
We are an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer
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Which visa types are most common for restaurant roles in New York?
The H-1B is available for restaurant roles that qualify as specialty occupations, such as executive chef or food and beverage director positions requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. The O-1A is an option for chefs or culinary professionals with demonstrated extraordinary ability. J-1 exchange visitor visas are also common for culinary trainees and interns placed through approved sponsor organizations, though J-1 is a temporary training category, not a permanent work authorization.
Which companies sponsor visas for restaurants in New York?
Large hospitality groups and hotel-affiliated restaurant operations are the most consistent visa sponsors in New York. Companies like Nobu Hospitality, Union Square Hospitality Group, Marriott-affiliated food and beverage divisions, and large casino or resort operators have documented sponsorship histories. Independently owned fine dining establishments occasionally sponsor, but the administrative capacity to manage visa petitions is more reliably found at larger, multi-unit operators with dedicated HR departments.
Which cities in New York have the most restaurant sponsorship jobs?
New York City, particularly Manhattan and Brooklyn, accounts for the vast majority of restaurant visa sponsorship activity in the state. The concentration of fine dining, hotel restaurants, and large hospitality groups in Midtown and lower Manhattan drives most demand. Outside the city, sponsorship opportunities are limited, though resort destinations in the Hamptons and Catskills occasionally bring on international talent for seasonal or specialized culinary roles.
How to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters restaurant roles in New York by visa sponsorship availability, saving significant time compared to manually researching employer immigration histories. On Migrate Mate, you can browse current openings from employers who have demonstrated a willingness to sponsor, with filters specific to New York's hospitality market. Targeting larger hotel groups and multi-concept restaurant companies in your search increases the likelihood of finding employers with established sponsorship programs.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for restaurant visa sponsorship?
New York's prevailing wage requirements apply to H-1B restaurant roles and are set at levels reflecting the city's high cost of living, meaning employers must pay wages consistent with the New York City or relevant county wage determination for the role. New York City also has some of the most active Department of Labor oversight in the country. For culinary roles, demonstrating that the position genuinely requires a specialized degree, rather than general cooking experience, is a key factor in whether a petition will qualify.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant jobs in New York?
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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