Restaurant Floor Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Restaurant floor manager roles can qualify for H-1B visa or EB-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a directly related bachelor's degree or meets skilled worker criteria. Hospitality management graduates and experienced front-of-house leaders are the most viable candidates, with large restaurant groups and hotel F&B operations the most active sponsors.
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Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
The Restaurant Manager assists the Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM) in the day-to-day operations of Eataly’s full-service restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant AGM and oversees front-of-house restaurant staff including servers, bartenders, food runners, hosts, bussers and barbacks.
- Supports the Restaurant AGM with hiring, assigning, training, evaluating and terminating employees
- Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guests incidents
- Ensures exceptional service standards are consistently met and that activities are carried out effectively
- Inspects dining room and storage areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Estimates front-of-house food and beverage needs, and supervises intake orders to ensure specifications
- Reviews financial information such as sales, inventory and costs to monitor budget
- Meets with dining room and bar personnel to plan restaurant activities, special events, share information, etc.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experiencing leading or managing a front-of-house restaurant team
- Understanding of steps of service
- Outstanding communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Restaurant Management or Hospitality preferred
- Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverage highly preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Food Handler’s License preferred
Compensation
The annual compensation for this position is $70,000 - 75,000 per year
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
Company Description
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
The Restaurant Manager assists the Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM) in the day-to-day operations of Eataly’s full-service restaurants. Reports to the Restaurant AGM and oversees front-of-house restaurant staff including servers, bartenders, food runners, hosts, bussers and barbacks.
- Supports the Restaurant AGM with hiring, assigning, training, evaluating and terminating employees
- Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guests incidents
- Ensures exceptional service standards are consistently met and that activities are carried out effectively
- Inspects dining room and storage areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Estimates front-of-house food and beverage needs, and supervises intake orders to ensure specifications
- Reviews financial information such as sales, inventory and costs to monitor budget
- Meets with dining room and bar personnel to plan restaurant activities, special events, share information, etc.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experiencing leading or managing a front-of-house restaurant team
- Understanding of steps of service
- Outstanding communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Restaurant Management or Hospitality preferred
- Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverage highly preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Food Handler’s License preferred
Compensation
The annual compensation for this position is $70,000 - 75,000 per year
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Restaurant Floor Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
A generic hospitality or business degree won't automatically satisfy H-1B specialty occupation requirements. Document how your coursework in restaurant operations, food service management, or hospitality administration directly maps to your floor manager duties before applying.
Target hotel food and beverage departments
Full-service hotel groups with dedicated F&B operations file LCAs for floor manager roles more consistently than independent restaurants. Their HR teams understand visa processes, and their staffing needs across multiple properties create recurring sponsorship opportunities year-round.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run your job title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate's job board to find restaurant and hospitality employers with verified LCA filing history for floor manager roles. This saves you from applying to employers who have never navigated the sponsorship process and are unlikely to start for a single hire.
Prepare for EB-3 PERM if H-1B fails
If H-1B specialty occupation is a stretch for your role, EB-3 skilled worker is a realistic alternative. PERM labor certification requires your employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, so document any recruitment efforts and timelines from day one of the offer process.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting offers
Some restaurant employers will cover H-2B for a seasonal role but won't file for H-1B or EB-3 permanent sponsorship. Confirm in writing which visa category the employer is committing to, who pays USCIS filing fees, and whether they'll retain immigration counsel before you resign from your current position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a restaurant floor manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it's not straightforward. H-1B requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A floor manager position at a large hospitality group with formal degree requirements in hospitality management or business administration is more defensible than a general supervisory role at a casual dining chain. USCIS scrutinizes these petitions closely, so the job description and your credentials need to align precisely.
What visa options exist if H-1B doesn't apply to my floor manager role?
EB-3 skilled worker is the most common alternative. It doesn't require a specialty occupation finding, only that the role requires at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL first, then petitions USCIS. The process takes significantly longer than H-1B but is available to floor managers who don't meet the degree-specific specialty occupation threshold. TN visa is not applicable to this role.
Do I need a bachelor's degree to get restaurant floor manager visa sponsorship?
For H-1B sponsorship, yes, your degree must be in a directly related field like hospitality management, food service administration, or a closely related discipline. For EB-3 skilled worker, a degree isn't required, but you need to demonstrate the role requires at least two years of specialized experience. O*NET classifies food service managers in a category that typically requires some postsecondary training, which supports the experience-based argument for EB-3.
Which employers actually sponsor visas for restaurant floor managers?
Full-service hotel groups, large multi-unit restaurant brands, and institutional foodservice operators are the most active sponsors for this role type. These employers have dedicated HR infrastructure and recurring floor management needs that make the sponsorship investment viable. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for hospitality and food service management roles, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already established.
Can a restaurant floor manager role qualify for an H-2B visa instead?
H-2B visa covers temporary non-agricultural work and is used by seasonal restaurant and resort operators for roles including supervisory positions. If the employer can demonstrate a temporary or peak-season need, H-2B is a viable path. The cap is 66,000 per year split between two halves of the year, so timing matters. H-2B doesn't lead to permanent residence and isn't a path to EB-3, so it's most useful as a short-term bridge rather than a long-term sponsorship strategy.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Restaurant Floor 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.