Food Service Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Washington DC
Washington DC's food service manager jobs span a dense mix of hotel dining rooms, government-adjacent catering operations, embassy entertaining, and high-volume restaurant groups. Major employers include Marriott, Hilton, and Aramark, which have established visa sponsorship track records. Competition is strong, but qualified international candidates with hospitality management credentials find consistent demand across the district.
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Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Blue Duck Tavern team as our Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Park Hyatt Washington. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of a Michelin acclaimed restaurant and a company that earned the 3rd spot on Fortune’s 2023 Most Admired Companies list!
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met—they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovation, Respect, Service-Orientation and Inclusion. Innovate, Hyatt employees are forward thinking and passionate about hospitality. Respect, Hyatt employees are inspired by team spirit and camaraderie. Service-Oriented, Hyatt employees are focused on providing authentic hospitality. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.
Goal of the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager: Responsible for helping manage the daily opportunities required by strong leadership and help manage the day-to-day operation of hotel outlets. This position is also ultimately responsible for the quality of service provided.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supports the Blue Duck Tavern Managers as well the other F&B outlets while working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other hotel departments
- Responsible for short- and long-term planning of all Outlets, including the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, the Lounge and In-Room Dining
- Ensure effective hiring, training, development, promotion and continuous reinforcement
- Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
- Help with colleague engagement
- Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment
- Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance
- Assist in planning, coordinating & managing special events and holiday functions
- Ability to take the initiative to run the outlets as a free-standing entity
Assistant Food & Beverage Managers are an integral part of the hotel's overall Food and beverage team. Experience in the previous mentioned areas will guide you to the next step in your career path as a Food & Beverage Manager.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Three quarters of Hyatt's management staff is promoted from within, just about all of your function heads are promoted internally as well. The statistics are there; make it your next step!
Hyatt employees work in an environment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards…whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive working environment. If you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
Salary range: $63,000 - $69,000
We offer excellent benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
- Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
- Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels
- 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%)
- Paid Time Off including new child leave!
- Highly competitive salaries and incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training programs
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2+ years in F&B role preferred
- Wine/beverage knowledge in an upscale environment preferred
- Ideal applicant should have strong organizational skills, ability to work with flexible work schedule, be a team player and a dynamic leader
- Previous restaurant supervisory or management experience in a fine dining, full-service operation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead detailed, anticipatory, Michelin-level steps of service and deliver memorable guest experiences.
- Strong wine knowledge, including confidence discussing the list and recommending pairings.
- Must be able to lead busy shifts, coach and develop staff, resolve guest concerns, and work any shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling, labor and supply controls, and food-safety and sanitation practices.
Summary
Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Blue Duck Tavern team as our Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Park Hyatt Washington. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of a Michelin acclaimed restaurant and a company that earned the 3rd spot on Fortune’s 2023 Most Admired Companies list!
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met—they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovation, Respect, Service-Orientation and Inclusion. Innovate, Hyatt employees are forward thinking and passionate about hospitality. Respect, Hyatt employees are inspired by team spirit and camaraderie. Service-Oriented, Hyatt employees are focused on providing authentic hospitality. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.
Goal of the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager: Responsible for helping manage the daily opportunities required by strong leadership and help manage the day-to-day operation of hotel outlets. This position is also ultimately responsible for the quality of service provided.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supports the Blue Duck Tavern Managers as well the other F&B outlets while working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other hotel departments
- Responsible for short- and long-term planning of all Outlets, including the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, the Lounge and In-Room Dining
- Ensure effective hiring, training, development, promotion and continuous reinforcement
- Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
- Help with colleague engagement
- Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment
- Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance
- Assist in planning, coordinating & managing special events and holiday functions
- Ability to take the initiative to run the outlets as a free-standing entity
Assistant Food & Beverage Managers are an integral part of the hotel's overall Food and beverage team. Experience in the previous mentioned areas will guide you to the next step in your career path as a Food & Beverage Manager.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Three quarters of Hyatt's management staff is promoted from within, just about all of your function heads are promoted internally as well. The statistics are there; make it your next step!
Hyatt employees work in an environment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards…whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive working environment. If you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
Salary range: $63,000 - $69,000
We offer excellent benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
- Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
- Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels
- 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%)
- Paid Time Off including new child leave!
- Highly competitive salaries and incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training programs
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2+ years in F&B role preferred
- Wine/beverage knowledge in an upscale environment preferred
- Ideal applicant should have strong organizational skills, ability to work with flexible work schedule, be a team player and a dynamic leader
- Previous restaurant supervisory or management experience in a fine dining, full-service operation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead detailed, anticipatory, Michelin-level steps of service and deliver memorable guest experiences.
- Strong wine knowledge, including confidence discussing the list and recommending pairings.
- Must be able to lead busy shifts, coach and develop staff, resolve guest concerns, and work any shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling, labor and supply controls, and food-safety and sanitation practices.
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Which companies sponsor visas for food service managers in Washington DC?
Large hospitality and contract food service employers are the most reliable sponsors in DC. Companies like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Aramark, and Sodexo have filed H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications for food service management roles in the past. Embassy-affiliated catering operations and major convention venues also hire internationally, though sponsorship practices vary by property and position level.
Which visa types are most common for food service manager roles in Washington DC?
The H-1B is the most commonly pursued visa for food service managers, but it requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, food science, or a related field is typically required. The EB-3 employment-based green card is another pathway larger employers use for experienced managers. TN visa status applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management roles.
How to find food service manager visa sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship roles, including food service manager positions in Washington DC. You can filter by role and location to surface employers actively open to sponsorship. Given DC's concentration of hotel groups and contract dining operators, searching by those employer categories on Migrate Mate helps narrow the field quickly.
Which areas in Washington DC have the most food service manager sponsorship jobs?
DC is a city-state, so hiring concentrates in distinct neighborhoods rather than separate cities. Downtown DC, Capitol Hill, and the Penn Quarter area see the highest density of hotel and corporate dining operations. The Georgetown and Dupont Circle corridors have strong restaurant group presence. Government buildings and federal contractor campuses along the National Mall also generate consistent food service management demand.
Are there any DC-specific considerations for food service managers seeking visa sponsorship?
DC's food service sector is heavily influenced by the federal government calendar, with embassy events, congressional receptions, and association conferences driving demand cycles. Employers here often expect familiarity with high-security venue protocols and formal catering standards. The Department of Labor's prevailing wage requirements apply to all sponsored roles, and DC's high cost of living means those benchmarks are set at competitive levels relative to other markets.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored food service manager jobs in Washington DC?
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.