Restaurant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Washington draw candidates to a dining scene anchored in Seattle, where major hospitality groups, luxury hotel brands like Hyatt and Marriott, and independent fine-dining operators regularly sponsor skilled workers. Roles in kitchen management, culinary arts, and food service supervision see the most employer-sponsored activity across the state.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Sleek urban retreat in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, deep-blue waters and swaths of evergreen forests, Seattle is as wild as it is trendy. Our Hotel puts you in the heart of the city’s downtown, with the Seattle Art Museum on one side, iconic Pike Place Market on another and the waters of Elliott Bay gleaming to the west. Wake to a fresh cup of coffee delivered straight to your room, then head out to explore eclectic neighbourhoods and craft breweries, or spend the day hiking up nearby Mount Rainier or kayaking on Lake Union. Come nightfall, meet us at Goldfinch Tavern, an Ethan Stowell Restaurant, and let our chefs show you all the best local flavours of your new favourite city.
Assistant Restaurant General Manager - Full time
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is looking for an Assistant Restaurant General Manager at Goldfinch Tavern who is enthusiastic about joining a team that is focused on creating the ultimate dining experience. The Assistant Restaurant General Manager is part of a dynamic team that provides award winning service to our restaurant and hotel guests. The ideal candidate will plan, organize, control, and direct the work of employees in Goldfinch Tavern while ensuring guest satisfaction. This position reports to the Goldfinch Tavern General Manager. U.S. work authorization is required for this position.
Key Elements of the Job
- Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Hotel of the F&B division, to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for outlet operation.
- The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns, or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.
- Describe and ensure the quality of all food items, ingredients, and preparation methods, as well as provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.
- Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
- Observe the physical condition of facilities and equipment in the F&B division and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.
- Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree specializing in hotel/restaurant management
- Two years of leadership experience in Food and Beverage, including leadership oversight of multiple outlets and departments
- Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
- Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.
- Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems, including MICROS, Microsoft Office, OpenTable and labor management and payroll systems
- Positive attitude with a generous and uplifting team approach
- Ability to proactively anticipate and prioritize the needs of the guest
- Energetic and professional approach to his/her craft
Benefits Include:
- Compensation: $83,000 - $85,000 annual salary
- 13 Days Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays/year
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan, plus Employer Match Program
- Complimentary Room Nights and Discounted Rates
- Complimentary Meals in our Employee Cafeteria
- Complimentary Uniform Care & Dry Cleaning
- Employee Assistance Program
- Investment in your Wellbeing
- Paid Parental Leave & Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Bereavement & Jury Duty Pay
- FMLA & WA State Leave
- Personal, Medical, & Military Leave options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training Programs; Growth & Development Opportunities
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Sleek urban retreat in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, deep-blue waters and swaths of evergreen forests, Seattle is as wild as it is trendy. Our Hotel puts you in the heart of the city’s downtown, with the Seattle Art Museum on one side, iconic Pike Place Market on another and the waters of Elliott Bay gleaming to the west. Wake to a fresh cup of coffee delivered straight to your room, then head out to explore eclectic neighbourhoods and craft breweries, or spend the day hiking up nearby Mount Rainier or kayaking on Lake Union. Come nightfall, meet us at Goldfinch Tavern, an Ethan Stowell Restaurant, and let our chefs show you all the best local flavours of your new favourite city.
Assistant Restaurant General Manager - Full time
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is looking for an Assistant Restaurant General Manager at Goldfinch Tavern who is enthusiastic about joining a team that is focused on creating the ultimate dining experience. The Assistant Restaurant General Manager is part of a dynamic team that provides award winning service to our restaurant and hotel guests. The ideal candidate will plan, organize, control, and direct the work of employees in Goldfinch Tavern while ensuring guest satisfaction. This position reports to the Goldfinch Tavern General Manager. U.S. work authorization is required for this position.
Key Elements of the Job
- Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Hotel of the F&B division, to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for outlet operation.
- The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns, or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.
- Describe and ensure the quality of all food items, ingredients, and preparation methods, as well as provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.
- Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
- Observe the physical condition of facilities and equipment in the F&B division and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.
- Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree specializing in hotel/restaurant management
- Two years of leadership experience in Food and Beverage, including leadership oversight of multiple outlets and departments
- Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
- Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.
- Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems, including MICROS, Microsoft Office, OpenTable and labor management and payroll systems
- Positive attitude with a generous and uplifting team approach
- Ability to proactively anticipate and prioritize the needs of the guest
- Energetic and professional approach to his/her craft
Benefits Include:
- Compensation: $83,000 - $85,000 annual salary
- 13 Days Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays/year
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan, plus Employer Match Program
- Complimentary Room Nights and Discounted Rates
- Complimentary Meals in our Employee Cafeteria
- Complimentary Uniform Care & Dry Cleaning
- Employee Assistance Program
- Investment in your Wellbeing
- Paid Parental Leave & Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Bereavement & Jury Duty Pay
- FMLA & WA State Leave
- Personal, Medical, & Military Leave options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training Programs; Growth & Development Opportunities
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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Which companies sponsor visas for restaurant roles in Washington?
Large hospitality groups with Washington properties, including Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton, have a track record of sponsoring visas for restaurant and food service positions. Multi-unit restaurant operators and upscale independent restaurants in Seattle's Capitol Hill and South Lake Union neighborhoods also appear in federal labor condition application filings. Sponsorship activity is concentrated among employers large enough to absorb legal and filing costs.
Which visa types are most common for restaurant roles in Washington?
H-1B visas are used for specialty occupation roles such as executive chefs and culinary directors where a degree in culinary arts or a related field is a standard requirement. The O-1 visa applies to chefs with demonstrated extraordinary ability, such as award recognition or significant media coverage. J-1 exchange visitor visas are common for culinary trainees placed through accredited sponsor organizations, though they carry training-program restrictions.
Which cities in Washington have the most restaurant visa sponsorship jobs?
Seattle accounts for the large majority of restaurant visa sponsorship activity in Washington, driven by its concentration of hotel dining programs, James Beard-recognized restaurants, and a high-volume hospitality market in neighborhoods like Belltown, Capitol Hill, and the downtown core. Bellevue and Kirkland, on the Eastside, also generate sponsorship opportunities through hotel restaurants and upscale independent dining concepts serving the tech-industry workforce.
How to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters restaurant job listings in Washington specifically to roles where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness, saving time compared to sorting through general postings. For restaurant roles, focus your search on executive chef, sous chef, and food and beverage manager titles, which are the positions most likely to clear the specialty occupation threshold required for H-1B sponsorship. Migrate Mate also surfaces hospitality-sector employers with a filing history in Washington.
Are there state-specific considerations for restaurant sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects how prevailing wage calculations compare to take-home pay relative to other states. Washington's Department of Labor and Industries enforces state wage and hour rules independently, so sponsored workers are covered by both federal LCA wage requirements and state minimum wage protections, whichever is higher. Seattle's minimum wage for large employers is among the highest in the country, which sets a meaningful floor on what sponsored positions must pay.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant jobs in Washington?
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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