Restaurant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, where major hospitality groups like Landry's, Darden Restaurants, and large hotel chains regularly hire internationally. Texas's scale as a dining and tourism hub means ongoing demand for skilled culinary and management talent across fine dining, fast casual, and hotel food service operations.
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As the restaurant general manager, you are the #1 leader! Your leadership of one of the world’s largest brands is a big responsibility but with your KFC Family supporting you; you can reach higher than you ever imagined!
Restaurant General Manager Responsibilities:
- Ownership of your restaurant’s success metrics and lead restaurant team to reach goals
- Lead the guest experiences in your restaurant that includes friendly interactions, a clean restaurant and fresh meals
- Grow and mentor your KFC family through training, development and onboarding new team members
- Lead communications of your team’s goals, upcoming promotions, business updates, etc
- Inspire the overall positive and collaborative family environment
- Partner with other Restaurant General Managers and Area Leaders to grow and move the business forward
Success Factors:
- Leads by example with high standards in customer service, food quality and cleanliness
- True business partner and has an ownership mindset relating to business results
- Mentors and coaches team effectively through training and development resources
- Builds a team through selecting and onboarding new hires
- Takes absolute pride in everything you do
- Goal-oriented leader that enjoys a fast-pace environment
- Deep appreciation and commitment to customer service and our guest’s experience
Additional Info:
- You must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and reliable, personal transportation
- Keep in mind that this is just basic information. You’ll find out more after you apply. Independently –owned franchised or licensed locations may have different requirements and are solely responsible for setting the terms and conditions of employment for their restaurants.
- If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation any time by contacting the location nearest you.
This job posting is for a position in a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a KFC franchisee. This means your application will be reviewed only by the franchisee who is solely responsible for any hiring decisions. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer and is alone responsible for any and all employment related matters.
INTRODUCTION
As the restaurant general manager, you are the #1 leader! Your leadership of one of the world’s largest brands is a big responsibility but with your KFC Family supporting you; you can reach higher than you ever imagined!
Restaurant General Manager Responsibilities:
- Ownership of your restaurant’s success metrics and lead restaurant team to reach goals
- Lead the guest experiences in your restaurant that includes friendly interactions, a clean restaurant and fresh meals
- Grow and mentor your KFC family through training, development and onboarding new team members
- Lead communications of your team’s goals, upcoming promotions, business updates, etc
- Inspire the overall positive and collaborative family environment
- Partner with other Restaurant General Managers and Area Leaders to grow and move the business forward
Success Factors:
- Leads by example with high standards in customer service, food quality and cleanliness
- True business partner and has an ownership mindset relating to business results
- Mentors and coaches team effectively through training and development resources
- Builds a team through selecting and onboarding new hires
- Takes absolute pride in everything you do
- Goal-oriented leader that enjoys a fast-pace environment
- Deep appreciation and commitment to customer service and our guest’s experience
Additional Info:
- You must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and reliable, personal transportation
- Keep in mind that this is just basic information. You’ll find out more after you apply. Independently –owned franchised or licensed locations may have different requirements and are solely responsible for setting the terms and conditions of employment for their restaurants.
- If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation any time by contacting the location nearest you.
This job posting is for a position in a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a KFC franchisee. This means your application will be reviewed only by the franchisee who is solely responsible for any hiring decisions. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer and is alone responsible for any and all employment related matters.
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Which companies sponsor visas for restaurant jobs in Texas?
Large hospitality operators are the most consistent sponsors. Landry's, headquartered in Houston, operates dozens of restaurant concepts across Texas and has a history of international hiring. Hotel-based food and beverage operations under brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt also sponsor regularly. Corporate fast-casual and full-service chains with Texas headquarters or significant regional presence, such as Darden and Bloomin' Brands franchisees, appear in sponsorship records as well.
What visa types are most common for restaurant roles in Texas?
The H-1B is most applicable to restaurant management, culinary director, and executive chef roles that require a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific field like hospitality management or culinary arts. The O-1A is an option for chefs with documented extraordinary ability. Some restaurant groups also use the H-2B for temporary seasonal workers, though that category has a separate cap and seasonal limitations distinct from H-1B sponsorship.
Which Texas cities have the most restaurant visa sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads due to its size, international population, and concentration of large hospitality employers including Landry's headquarters and a dense hotel corridor. Dallas-Fort Worth follows closely, driven by corporate headquarters and a strong fine dining and hotel scene. Austin's rapid growth in food and beverage has expanded sponsorship activity there, and San Antonio's tourism-driven economy sustains steady demand across hotel restaurants and independent dining groups.
How to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship roles, including restaurant positions in Texas. You can filter by state and job category to surface employers who have sponsored visas for restaurant roles in the past. This is more targeted than general job searching because the listings are screened for sponsorship history, saving time for candidates on tight visa timelines like OPT or a 60-day grace period.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for restaurant visa sponsorship?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects how prevailing wage calculations compare to high-tax states, but federal H-1B wage requirements still apply and are set by the Department of Labor based on the specific metropolitan statistical area. Houston, Dallas, and Austin each have distinct prevailing wage levels for restaurant management roles. Texas's large undocumented workforce in hospitality also means sponsored roles tend to be concentrated at the management and executive chef level rather than front-line positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant jobs in Texas?
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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