Food & Beverage F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Food & beverage companies in Washington sponsor F-1 STEM OPT workers across data, engineering, and food science roles. Seattle-area employers like Amazon Fresh, Starbucks, and Costco Wholesale have active STEM-related hiring, while agricultural processing operations in the Yakima Valley and eastern Washington add regional opportunities for qualifying graduates.
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We are a local family that have owned and operated the Spokane area Domino’s Pizza locations since 1997. We actively seek to add depth to our growing management teams as we continue to grow store count. We pride ourselves in being one of the top paying Domino’s franchises in the country. Our manager’s success ensures our success! For 2025 our GM pay range with bonus was $70k to $165k including some abbreviated scheduling to fit the GMs needs.
Come check out our competitive compensation packages, opportunities for growth and a place for you to call home!
Job Description
We will ensure you are trained and have a positive learning experience when you join our team. Starting wage for all newly hired Shift Lead is based on prior experience, but generally starts out at $17.60 for the initial 30 day training period with raises available based on performance reviews by the Regional Supervisors, typical in 4 week increments.
Top Shift Lead pay per hour is $2.50 over minimum wage plus a monthly bonus, for eligible Shift Leads, based on store and Shift Lead performance toward the goals set for each individual store with a base starting at $100 per month up to $250 a month. Each store has a potential of 130% of the base rate, so $100 would have a potential of $130 in addition to wage and tips paid out.
Want More?!
Shift Leads are entry level management members that are developing the desired skill set to properly and efficiently manage a high performing store. The Shift Lead pool is utilized to fill Assistant Manager positions within the company as Management members continue to promote. Assistant Manager pay is dependent on store volume, manager’s shift availability & efficiency, and skill set tier starting at $19.25 an hour up to $21 an hour with a monthly bonus base of $350 to $1000.
Each base bonus has the potential to earn 130% based on the store and managers ability to meet the goals set, producing a potential monthly bonus range of $455 to $1300.
The West Plains Spokane Team’s 2024 bonus average was 115%, therefore we are only seeking to add individuals who are driven to succeed in order to continue the high performance of these current teams.
The Details:
The chief responsibility of Shift Leads for Domino's is to provide managerial assistance to the store's General Manager in running and implementing operating standards in the restaurant. Shift Leads must be adaptable and self-motivated, and have a passion for customer service. Domino's is looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced yet fun working environment and can help maintain a positive crew morale. Shift Leads also have to know how to prepare pizzas and how best to deliver to designated places where the orders have been made. They also need to drop off nightly deposits and do the paperwork needed when the General Manager is not around. Cash management, people management and time management skills are all required for the position.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member may be required to work outdoors, in various temperatures, in a noisy environment, near moving mechanical parts, with dangerous equipment or sharp tools, and around fumes, odors, dust or toxic chemicals.
This job can be physically demanding: the team member may be required to use their hand repetitively, stand for prolonged periods, bend over, twist, reach above shoulder level, crouch, stoop or kneel.
Some specific duties of an Shift Lead are:
- Counting inventory and supplies on a nightly basis
- Analyze labor and sales on a continual basis
- Ensure facility and equipment cleanliness based on company standards
- Efficient employee supervision
- Interviewing, hiring and onboarding and training new team members
- Preparing and packaging food products
- Cleaning and maintenance of the store and its equipment
- Rotating commissary deliveries & properly dating each item with its expiration date 3x weekly
Pay Range
$17.13-$20.13
Benefits:
- Paid sick leave per Washington law
- Health Care benefits for full time employees (30+ hours per week after waiting periods)
- Dental and Vision plans available to purchase
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
If there are any errors in the wages posted, or in the benefits that we provide, please email docs@pacpiepizza.com with the subject WAGE TRANSPARENCY and the store location you are applying for, and we will correct the advertisement within 5 days.
Qualifications
The Requirements..
Shift Leads must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a minimum two years of customer service or restaurant experience preferred
- Be enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Be able to work with minimal supervision
- Be able to motivate and build solid, cohesive teams
- Have strong communication and problem solving skills
- Be customer service oriented
- Be able to work long hours, scheduled or unscheduled, which will include nights, weekends, and as emergencies arise
- Be willing to learn and be comfortable performing other workstation duties within the restaurant as needed and work the above listed duties with reasonable accommodation if needed
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
We are a local family that have owned and operated the Spokane area Domino’s Pizza locations since 1997. We actively seek to add depth to our growing management teams as we continue to grow store count. We pride ourselves in being one of the top paying Domino’s franchises in the country. Our manager’s success ensures our success! For 2025 our GM pay range with bonus was $70k to $165k including some abbreviated scheduling to fit the GMs needs.
Come check out our competitive compensation packages, opportunities for growth and a place for you to call home!
Job Description
We will ensure you are trained and have a positive learning experience when you join our team. Starting wage for all newly hired Shift Lead is based on prior experience, but generally starts out at $17.60 for the initial 30 day training period with raises available based on performance reviews by the Regional Supervisors, typical in 4 week increments.
Top Shift Lead pay per hour is $2.50 over minimum wage plus a monthly bonus, for eligible Shift Leads, based on store and Shift Lead performance toward the goals set for each individual store with a base starting at $100 per month up to $250 a month. Each store has a potential of 130% of the base rate, so $100 would have a potential of $130 in addition to wage and tips paid out.
Want More?!
Shift Leads are entry level management members that are developing the desired skill set to properly and efficiently manage a high performing store. The Shift Lead pool is utilized to fill Assistant Manager positions within the company as Management members continue to promote. Assistant Manager pay is dependent on store volume, manager’s shift availability & efficiency, and skill set tier starting at $19.25 an hour up to $21 an hour with a monthly bonus base of $350 to $1000.
Each base bonus has the potential to earn 130% based on the store and managers ability to meet the goals set, producing a potential monthly bonus range of $455 to $1300.
The West Plains Spokane Team’s 2024 bonus average was 115%, therefore we are only seeking to add individuals who are driven to succeed in order to continue the high performance of these current teams.
The Details:
The chief responsibility of Shift Leads for Domino's is to provide managerial assistance to the store's General Manager in running and implementing operating standards in the restaurant. Shift Leads must be adaptable and self-motivated, and have a passion for customer service. Domino's is looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced yet fun working environment and can help maintain a positive crew morale. Shift Leads also have to know how to prepare pizzas and how best to deliver to designated places where the orders have been made. They also need to drop off nightly deposits and do the paperwork needed when the General Manager is not around. Cash management, people management and time management skills are all required for the position.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member may be required to work outdoors, in various temperatures, in a noisy environment, near moving mechanical parts, with dangerous equipment or sharp tools, and around fumes, odors, dust or toxic chemicals.
This job can be physically demanding: the team member may be required to use their hand repetitively, stand for prolonged periods, bend over, twist, reach above shoulder level, crouch, stoop or kneel.
Some specific duties of an Shift Lead are:
- Counting inventory and supplies on a nightly basis
- Analyze labor and sales on a continual basis
- Ensure facility and equipment cleanliness based on company standards
- Efficient employee supervision
- Interviewing, hiring and onboarding and training new team members
- Preparing and packaging food products
- Cleaning and maintenance of the store and its equipment
- Rotating commissary deliveries & properly dating each item with its expiration date 3x weekly
Pay Range
$17.13-$20.13
Benefits:
- Paid sick leave per Washington law
- Health Care benefits for full time employees (30+ hours per week after waiting periods)
- Dental and Vision plans available to purchase
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
If there are any errors in the wages posted, or in the benefits that we provide, please email docs@pacpiepizza.com with the subject WAGE TRANSPARENCY and the store location you are applying for, and we will correct the advertisement within 5 days.
Qualifications
The Requirements..
Shift Leads must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a minimum two years of customer service or restaurant experience preferred
- Be enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Be able to work with minimal supervision
- Be able to motivate and build solid, cohesive teams
- Have strong communication and problem solving skills
- Be customer service oriented
- Be able to work long hours, scheduled or unscheduled, which will include nights, weekends, and as emergencies arise
- Be willing to learn and be comfortable performing other workstation duties within the restaurant as needed and work the above listed duties with reasonable accommodation if needed
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Which food & beverage companies in Washington sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Washington hosts several food & beverage employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship activity. Starbucks, Amazon Fresh, Costco Wholesale, and Reser's Fine Foods have hired in data science, supply chain engineering, and food technology roles that frequently qualify. Smaller specialty food manufacturers and agricultural processors in the Yakima and Columbia Basin regions also hire STEM graduates, particularly in food safety and quality assurance engineering.
Which cities in Washington have the most food & beverage F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and its eastside suburbs, including Bellevue and Redmond, concentrate the most food & beverage STEM OPT roles, largely in data analytics, logistics technology, and product development. Yakima, Wenatchee, and the Tri-Cities area (Richland, Kennewick, Pasco) offer opportunities with food processing and agricultural technology companies tied to Washington's fruit, wine, and hop industries.
How do I find food & beverage F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters food & beverage job listings specifically by F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship eligibility, making it straightforward to identify Washington employers actively hiring in qualifying roles. You can narrow results by location, role type, and STEM designation to focus on positions where your degree field aligns with the job. Reviewing employer OPT authorization history through DOL disclosure data is also informative.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Washington?
Roles that qualify must appear on the STEM-designated degree list and involve direct application of STEM knowledge. In food & beverage, this typically includes food scientist, quality systems engineer, supply chain data analyst, process engineer, and agricultural data scientist positions. Roles in marketing, sales, or general management generally do not qualify regardless of the employer's industry. Your degree field must directly relate to the job duties.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in food & beverage in Washington?
Washington's strong agricultural economy means some STEM OPT opportunities exist with employers outside traditional urban tech hubs, particularly in food processing and precision agriculture. However, all STEM OPT authorization requirements are federally governed by USCIS regardless of state. Washington employers must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor STEM OPT, and your DSO must update your SEVIS record before the 24-month extension begins. State labor law does not affect OPT eligibility.