Assistant Department Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Assistant Department Manager roles sit at the intersection of operations leadership and people management, making them eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship when the employer requires a directly related bachelor's degree. Retail, logistics, and healthcare employers file LCAs regularly for this title, so verified sponsorship history is searchable before you apply.
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INTRODUCTION
At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Assistant Meat Department Manager
Department: Meat
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Function:
Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Assists Department Manager to present the freshest most innovative and best quality products at a competitive retail price to customers.
Core Competencies
- Partnerships
- Growth mindset
- Results oriented
- Customer focused
- Professionalism
Reporting Relations:
Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director; Assistant Managers Operations; Perishables; Health Wellness Home, Meat Department Manager
Positions that Report to you: Meat Specialists, Meat Wrap Coordinators, Clerks
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store.
- Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or elsewhere in the store.
- Makes an effort to learn customers’ names and to address them by name whenever possible.
- Assists customers by:
- escorting them to the products they’re looking for
- securing products that are out of reach
- loading or unloading heavy items
- making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests
- performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience.
- Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call including taking product orders.
- Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
- Ensures department standards are met.
- Reviews the status and appearance of product for freshness and pulls by stale date.
- Ensures display case product is rotated and replenished.
- Prepares cutting lists for case fills. Offers meal solutions, and gives advice on preparation to customers.
- Handles and satisfies customer issues.
- Conducts cutting tests.
- Orders new items (not strictly replenishment).
- Ensures proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee freshness and control shrink of product.
- Trains new employees.
- Tenderizes, grinds, and cuts merchandise.
- Understands and practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is always clean and neat, and maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
- Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
- Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assumes management duties in absence of Department Manager.
- Wraps, weighs, and labels product.
- Performs cleaning in the department.
- Provides input on goals and pricing.
- Assists in other areas of store as needed.
- Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instructs, assigns, reviews and plans work of others.
- Maintains standards, coordinates activities, and allocates personnel.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions.
- Ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Must have the ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data from one record to another; interview to obtain basic information; guide people and provide basic direction.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School or equivalent, Computer meat program, Hy-Vee food safety training, Cornell Home Study food safety course (Effective 03/07/96), Dale Carnegie is encouraged. Over one year of related work experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically able to exert up to 100 pounds of force (energy exerted) occasionally; exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision.
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is exposed daily to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, cleaning chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock. This is a fast paced work environment.
EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:
Power ban saw, Grinder, Tenderizer, Slicer, Bone duster (where applicable), Knives, Tumblers, Automatic patty machine (where applicable), Automatic stuffer, Wrapping system, Rotisserie, Pallet jack, box cutter, Computer, and C.A.R.S. reordering system.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for company assets including equipment and merchandise.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
Has access to confidential information including ads, gross profit percentage, wages, sales, pricing, and employee information.
CONTACTS:
Deals with customers on a daily basis, works with governmental or regulatory agencies regularly, has contact with vendors and suppliers and community organizations.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Department Manager
Match your degree to the specific role
H-1B eligibility for Assistant Department Manager depends on the employer defining the role as a specialty occupation requiring a degree in a directly related field like business, operations management, or retail management. Generalist degrees weaken the petition if the job description is vague.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Department Manager roles by employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for this exact title rather than guessing at willingness.
Request a specialty occupation memo early
Ask hiring managers whether their legal team has previously filed for this job title. Employers who've received an RFE on a prior Assistant Department Manager petition can tell you whether they've since updated the job duties to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
Align your resume with the LCA job description
The duties listed on the LCA filed with DOL must match what appears in your offer letter and your resume. Discrepancies between documented responsibilities and your actual work history are a common audit trigger at both the LCA and I-129 petition stages.
Understand how industry affects PERM eligibility
Retail and hospitality employers sponsoring Assistant Department Managers for a green card face higher PERM scrutiny because DOL expects heavy recruitment documentation proving no qualified U.S. workers applied. Industries with documented shortages, like healthcare operations, typically move through PERM faster.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify prevailing wage tier
Assistant Department Manager salaries vary significantly by industry and metro area. Pull the OFLC Wage Search prevailing wage for your specific work location before accepting an offer to confirm the employer's LCA wage commitment meets at least the Level II threshold for your region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Department Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it isn't automatic. USCIS requires the employer to establish that the role is a specialty occupation, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers in sectors like healthcare administration or supply chain operations have a stronger case than retail-focused roles where the degree requirement is inconsistently applied across the industry.
What degree fields support an H-1B petition for this role?
Business administration, operations management, supply chain management, and retail management degrees are the most commonly cited fields in LCAs for this title. The key is that the employer's job description must require a degree in one of those specific fields, not just any bachelor's degree. A general liberal arts degree won't support the petition unless the employer ties it to a specific discipline.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Assistant Department Manager roles?
Migrate Mate shows Assistant Department Manager roles from employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this title rather than raising the topic cold in interviews.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Assistant Department Manager role at a different company?
Yes. If you're already in H-1B status, your new employer must file a new H-1B petition with USCIS before you start. You can begin work once the petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as the new role also qualifies as a specialty occupation. The new employer must file a fresh LCA reflecting the actual work location and prevailing wage.
Is an Assistant Department Manager role eligible for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most employers sponsor this title under EB-3, which requires at least two years of experience or training and no degree minimum, though a degree strengthens the petition. EB-2 is possible if the role requires an advanced degree, but that's uncommon for this title. Either path requires a PERM labor certification from DOL before USCIS can approve the immigrant petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assistant Department Manager jobs?
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.