SOC code 11-9051
There have been 45 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Food Service Managers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.9% certified. The median annualized wage is $95,760. The top sponsor is Red River Grill, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
26 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Food Service Managers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathross Investments | 3 | 66.7% | $48,000 | TX | Bee Cave |
| Delaware North Companies | 3 | 100.0% | $61,000 | TX | Arlington |
| Red River Grill | 3 | 66.7% | $62,000 | DC | Washington |
| Wish You Were Here Group | 3 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Wolfies 2 Woodlands | 3 | 100.0% | $48,360 | TX | Spring |
| Blueys | 2 | 50.0% | $90,000 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Bsv Concepts | 2 | 100.0% | $71,500 | CO | Denver |
| C-L Partners (San Ho Won Llc) | 2 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Charley St | 2 | 100.0% | $85,000 | NY | New York |
| Dante Grove St | 2 | 100.0% | $77,527 | NY | New York |
| Hoynsche | 2 | 100.0% | $83,616 | PA | Easton |
| Kdl Hospitality | 2 | 50.0% | $85,000 | NY | New York |
| Lecker Hospitality | 2 | 100.0% | $78,655 | PA | Easton |
| Over Easy | 2 | 50.0% | $48,000 | HI | Kailua |
| C-L Partners | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| C-L Partners (Benu Llc) | 1 | 100.0% | $84,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Citizens Of Bleecker | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | NY | New York |
| Events Management | 1 | 100.0% | $75,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| New York Roasting | 1 | 100.0% | $68,099 | NY | New York |
| Pineapple Hospitality Consulting | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | NY | New York |
| Rubys 3Rd St | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Sa S Foods | 1 | 100.0% | $45,552 | CA | Roseville |
| San Ho Won | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Standard International Management | 1 | 100.0% | $250,000 | NY | New York |
| Watchhouse Coffee | 1 | 100.0% | $130,000 | NY | New York |
| Wynn Las Vegas | 1 | 100.0% | $57,782 | NV | Las Vegas |
Top states
Where Food Service Managers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 (28.9%) | $100,000 |
| NY | 11 (24.4%) | $85,000 |
| TX | 9 (20%) | $48,360 |
| PA | 4 (8.9%) | $81,411 |
| DC | 3 (6.7%) | $62,000 |
| CO | 2 (4.4%) | $71,500 |
| HI | 2 (4.4%) | $48,000 |
| NV | 1 (2.2%) | $57,782 |
Top cities
Cities where Food Service Managers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 11 | $85,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 6 | $92,000 |
| Santa Monica | CA | 5 | $150,000 |
| Easton | PA | 4 | $81,411 |
| Arlington | TX | 3 | $61,000 |
| Bee Cave | TX | 3 | $48,000 |
| Spring | TX | 3 | $48,360 |
| Washington | DC | 3 | $62,000 |
| Denver | CO | 2 | $71,500 |
| Kailua | HI | 2 | $48,000 |
| Las Vegas | NV | 1 | $57,782 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 1 | $100,000 |
| Roseville | CA | 1 | $45,552 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| General Manager | 6 |
| Restaurant Manager | 3 |
| Manager of Operations | 3 |
| Culinary Director | 3 |
| Sous Chef | 2 |
| Restaurant Manager (Director of Service) | 2 |
| GENERAL MANAGER | 2 |
| GENERAL MANAGER | 2 |
| Front of House Manager | 2 |
| Food & Beverage Director | 2 |
| BUSINESS DIRECTOR, FOOD AND WINE | 2 |
| Assistant Restaurant Manager | 2 |
| WOLFIES OPERATION MANAGER | 1 |
| VP, Food and Beverage | 1 |
| Sous Chef | 1 |
| Restaurant Manager In Training | 1 |
| OPERATIONS MANAGER | 1 |
| OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 1 |
| General Manager and Human Resource Supervisor | 1 |
| Food and Beverage Manager | 1 |
| Food Service Manager | 1 |
| Food Service Director | 1 |
| FOOD SERVICE MANAGER | 1 |
| FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER | 1 |
| Cullinary Director | 1 |
| Assistant Food and Service Director | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Food Service Managers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 9 | 77.8% | $80,000 | |
| FY2021 | 10 | 90.0% | $82,222 | |
| FY2022 | 7 | 100.0% | $68,099 | |
| FY2023 | 2 | 100.0% | $130,000 | |
| FY2024 | 8 | 75.0% | $85,000 | |
| FY2025 | 5 | 100.0% | $75,000 | |
| FY2026 | 4 | 100.0% | $150,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Food Service Managers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 45 Labor Condition Application filings for Food Service Managers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.9% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Food Service Managers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Food Service Managers on the E-3 visa is $95,760, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Food Service Managers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Food Service Managers are: Cathross Investments (3 filings), Delaware North Companies (3 filings), Red River Grill (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa food service managers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Food Service Managers are based in: CA (13 filings), NY (11 filings), TX (9 filings).
Can Australians work as food service managers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Food Service Managers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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