Operations Assistant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Operations Assistant roles span logistics coordination, vendor management, and administrative workflow support across industries that actively file for H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship. Employers in healthcare, tech, and professional services regularly sponsor qualified international candidates, particularly those with business or supply chain degrees.
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We believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing meaningful experiences and efficient service. As Assistant Director of Operations - Food and Beverage, you will have a critical role in shaping our culture and supporting all areas of our F&B operation. Grand Hyatt Washington is a 902-room Hyatt-managed hotel offering 42,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space. This person is responsible for the oversight and support of Banquet Operations, restaurants Oribu and Cabinet, the Grand Club lounge, and any other Food and Beverage related items. The salary range for this position is $93,000 to $106,000 (commensurate with experience).
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the Food and Beverage operations in the front and back of the house
- Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives, and manages within those approved plans
- Implement and maintain F&B sales/marketing programs
- Direct and oversee development of colleagues
- Hire, train, empower, coach, and conduct performance and salary reviews
- Analyze financial metrics such as cost per cover and hours per cover, striving to operate within the budgeted guidelines
- Direct the implementation of payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory, and budget for food and beverage operations
- Be the ambassador to the rest of the hotel for food and beverage operations, working hand-in-hand and coordinating with other departments to ensure efficient guest service
- Resolve guest concerns as appropriate to maintain a high level of satisfaction and quality
- Implement procedures to increase guest and colleague satisfaction
- Exercise quality control for both food and beverage
- Maintain Hyatt standards of service and ensure their implementation
- Perform daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
BENEFITS AVAILABLE WITH THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and new child leave
- Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
ADDITIONAL PERKS INCLUDE:
- Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free meal during the workday
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers
- Growth potential locally and throughout the country
- Financial assistance for relocation if applicable
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Progressive Food and Beverage experience (preferably with hotels)
- Previous Assistant Director experience welcome but not required
- Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service, and ability to improve the bottom line
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn new systems
- Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
- Experience implementing new F&B concepts
SUMMARY
We believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing meaningful experiences and efficient service. As Assistant Director of Operations - Food and Beverage, you will have a critical role in shaping our culture and supporting all areas of our F&B operation. Grand Hyatt Washington is a 902-room Hyatt-managed hotel offering 42,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space. This person is responsible for the oversight and support of Banquet Operations, restaurants Oribu and Cabinet, the Grand Club lounge, and any other Food and Beverage related items. The salary range for this position is $93,000 to $106,000 (commensurate with experience).
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the Food and Beverage operations in the front and back of the house
- Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives, and manages within those approved plans
- Implement and maintain F&B sales/marketing programs
- Direct and oversee development of colleagues
- Hire, train, empower, coach, and conduct performance and salary reviews
- Analyze financial metrics such as cost per cover and hours per cover, striving to operate within the budgeted guidelines
- Direct the implementation of payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory, and budget for food and beverage operations
- Be the ambassador to the rest of the hotel for food and beverage operations, working hand-in-hand and coordinating with other departments to ensure efficient guest service
- Resolve guest concerns as appropriate to maintain a high level of satisfaction and quality
- Implement procedures to increase guest and colleague satisfaction
- Exercise quality control for both food and beverage
- Maintain Hyatt standards of service and ensure their implementation
- Perform daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
BENEFITS AVAILABLE WITH THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and new child leave
- Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
ADDITIONAL PERKS INCLUDE:
- Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free meal during the workday
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers
- Growth potential locally and throughout the country
- Financial assistance for relocation if applicable
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Progressive Food and Beverage experience (preferably with hotels)
- Previous Assistant Director experience welcome but not required
- Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service, and ability to improve the bottom line
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn new systems
- Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
- Experience implementing new F&B concepts
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Assistant
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Operations Assistant roles must qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship, meaning your employer needs to show the job requires at least a bachelor's degree. A degree in business administration, operations management, or industrial engineering makes that case strongest.
Target mid-size employers with LCA history
Large corporations aren't your only option. Mid-size logistics, healthcare, and professional services firms regularly file Labor Condition Applications for operations roles. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history matched to this job title.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary at or above the prevailing wage for your location and role. Check the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor, and flag if an offer falls below Level I or II for your area.
Clarify CPT and OPT alignment early
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm the operations role directly relates to your degree field before accepting. A supply chain or business degree typically aligns, but a mismatch can jeopardize your STEM OPT extension eligibility if your employer is E-Verify enrolled.
Get the job description tightened before filing
USCIS scrutinizes operations titles because duties can range from clerical to managerial. Work with your employer to ensure the job description specifies analytical or coordination responsibilities that require a degree, not just general administrative tasks that any worker could perform.
Ask about PERM timing if you want permanence
Some employers start PERM labor certification for operations staff after one or two years of demonstrated performance. Ask during the offer stage whether the company has a pathway to EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, so you're not surprised when H-1B status approaches its six-year limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Operations Assistant role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the role must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, meaning the employer must show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Generic administrative duties won't satisfy that test. Roles with analytical, process improvement, or cross-functional coordination responsibilities tied to a business or operations degree are far more defensible at the petition stage.
Which visa types realistically cover Operations Assistant sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored Operations Assistant roles and requires a specialty occupation showing. TN visa is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits a qualifying USMCA profession such as management consultant or industrial engineer. F-1 students can work in operations roles through OPT or STEM OPT while an employer pursues longer-term sponsorship.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Operations Assistant roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship filing history for operations roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the process rather than those who may be open to it in theory.
Does my degree field matter for Operations Assistant sponsorship?
Yes, and it matters more than many candidates expect. USCIS looks at whether your specific degree is a normal minimum requirement for the position. Degrees in business administration, operations management, supply chain, or industrial engineering map cleanly to most operations roles. A general arts or unrelated STEM degree can trigger a Request for Evidence unless the employer structures the job description carefully.
What can go wrong during the H-1B petition for an operations role?
The most common issue is USCIS questioning whether the role truly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, as opposed to any degree or no degree at all. A vague job description that lists general office tasks is a red flag. Employers should document the specialized analytical or systems-based nature of the work and confirm the prevailing wage through the OFLC Wage Search before filing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Operations 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.