Food and Beverage Assistant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Food and Beverage Assistant roles can qualify for visa sponsorship through H-2B visa for seasonal or temporary positions, or H-1B visa if the role carries supervisory or specialized duties meeting specialty occupation standards. Employers in hotels, resorts, and event venues are the most active sponsors. Temporary labor certification from DOL is required for H-2B visa candidates before the employer files with USCIS.

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Overview

Open Jobs32+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationHouston, TX
Most JobsFour Seasons

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Food and Beverage Administrative Assistant
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Food and Beverage Administrative Assistant
Marriott International
Miami Beach, Florida
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service & Support
Customer Service
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Assistant Food + Beverage Manager
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Assistant Food + Beverage Manager
Midmark Corporation
Versailles, Ohio
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
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Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Oak View Group
Owensboro, Kentucky
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$45k - $52k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Director of Food and Beverage
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Assistant Director of Food and Beverage
Hilton
New York, New York
Hospitality & Guest Services
Food Service
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$100k - $110k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
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Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
FirstService Residential
Beaufort, South Carolina
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Events & Tourism
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$70k - $80k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Food and Beverage Assistant

Document any food service certifications upfront

Gather your food handler certifications, alcohol service permits like TIPS or ServSafe, and any formal culinary training records before applying. Employers filing H-2B petitions must show you meet the stated job requirements, so having these ready speeds up the labor certification step.

Target seasonal venues with H-2B history

Resorts, cruise lines, and event catering companies regularly file H-2B petitions for Food and Beverage Assistants during peak seasons. Focusing your search on employers with documented temporary labor certification history puts you in front of sponsors already familiar with the process.

Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors

Search Migrate Mate's job board to browse Food and Beverage Assistant roles posted by employers with confirmed visa sponsorship history. Filtering by role type lets you skip applications to employers who've never navigated the H-2B or H-1B filing process.

Clarify whether the role is permanent or temporary

H-2B covers temporary or seasonal Food and Beverage work, while a permanent full-time role opens the door to green card pathways via PERM labor certification. Asking the hiring manager directly about employment duration before accepting an offer protects you from starting a process that doesn't fit your visa category.

Check prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search

Your offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and duties. Look up your wage level using OFLC Wage Search before the offer stage so you can flag any shortfall early. An employer filing an H-2B temporary labor certification must certify this wage to DOL.

Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled if on STEM OPT

If you're extending F-1 OPT through the STEM extension, your Food and Beverage employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign Form I-983 with you. Many hospitality employers aren't enrolled, so confirm E-Verify status and your role's direct STEM-degree connection before accepting an OPT-based position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Food and Beverage Assistant role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?

Most Food and Beverage Assistant positions don't meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard because they don't typically require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles with significant supervisory, sommelier, or beverage management responsibilities tied to a relevant hospitality or culinary degree can qualify, but standard service roles usually fall outside the H-1B definition USCIS applies.

Which visa is most commonly used to sponsor Food and Beverage Assistants?

H-2B is the most common path for Food and Beverage Assistants because hospitality roles are frequently seasonal or tied to peak event periods. The employer must obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL, then file Form I-129 with USCIS. The H-2B cap sits at 66,000 annually, split across two half-year periods, so timing your application cycle with your employer matters.

Do I need a formal degree to get visa sponsorship as a Food and Beverage Assistant?

For H-2B sponsorship, a formal degree isn't required. The employer must demonstrate temporary need and that no qualified U.S. workers are available. For H-1B, a relevant bachelor's degree would be necessary, which limits most Food and Beverage Assistant roles from that pathway. Practical certifications like ServSafe and documented work experience often carry more weight with H-2B employers than academic credentials.

How do I find Food and Beverage Assistant jobs with visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lists Food and Beverage Assistant roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the visa filing process. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship availability late in the hiring process.

Can I switch employers while on an H-2B visa as a Food and Beverage Assistant?

H-2B status is employer-specific, meaning your authorization ties directly to the petitioning employer and the specific temporary position described in their labor certification. If you want to change employers, the new employer must file a fresh temporary labor certification with DOL and a new I-129 petition with USCIS. You can't simply transfer your H-2B status the way an H-1B worker can begin work upon petition filing.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Food and Beverage Assistant 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.