Chef Jobs at Omni Hotels with Visa Sponsorship
Chef roles at Omni Hotels span full-service kitchens across luxury properties, resorts, and conference centers. Omni has a track record of sponsoring culinary talent through work visa programs, making it a realistic target for international chefs building a long-term career in U.S. hospitality.
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The Omni Royal Orleans offers graceful elegance in a New Orleans French Quarter hotel. Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel has received the four-diamond luxury award for over 30 years and has earned the Pinnacle Award for meeting services. Our full property renovation incorporates modern amenities with classic design in our guest rooms, including iconic wrought iron balconies and redesigned public spaces inspired by liveliness of the area's culture through various color palettes and artwork.
Omni Royal Orleans’ associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel may be your perfect match.
Overview:
The Omni Hotel is seeking a talented, quality-driven individual to join its culinary team as a Sous Chef. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in all areas of the kitchen’s operations. As a leader, you will ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting the Executive Chef in managing the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant, room service, and banquet operations to ensure a high quality and consistent product is produced, which conforms to all Omni Standards.
- Monitor, analyze, and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.
- Assisting the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of outlets, banquets, seasonal, and specialty menus.
- Assuming the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
- Providing kitchen support for restaurant and banquet functions.
- Overseeing proper handling and tracing of banquet food returns at the end of functions.
- Directing proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
- Complying with health code standards for sanitation.
- Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and files Synergy tickets for any items in need of repair or maintenance.
- Directing proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
- Knowing expectations and ensures that staff understands them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines.
- Providing support and leadership to accomplish our Medallia food quality score.
- Checking and controlling sign-in and sign-out procedures for kitchen staff.
- Performing any other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least 2 years previous culinary management experience in a high volume, full service kitchen, with at least half of that time spent in a banquet food production capacity.
- Must have proven culinary skills and must be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
- Must be creative and up to speed on new concepts and food trends.
- Both Banquets and Restaurant experienced preferred.
- Must be computer literate and detail oriented.
- Must have basic mathematical skills and be able to create and understand financial reports.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
- Certified as a ServSafe Manager required.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, lift, and carry for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
The Omni Royal Orleans offers graceful elegance in a New Orleans French Quarter hotel. Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel has received the four-diamond luxury award for over 30 years and has earned the Pinnacle Award for meeting services. Our full property renovation incorporates modern amenities with classic design in our guest rooms, including iconic wrought iron balconies and redesigned public spaces inspired by liveliness of the area's culture through various color palettes and artwork.
Omni Royal Orleans’ associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel may be your perfect match.
Overview:
The Omni Hotel is seeking a talented, quality-driven individual to join its culinary team as a Sous Chef. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in all areas of the kitchen’s operations. As a leader, you will ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting the Executive Chef in managing the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant, room service, and banquet operations to ensure a high quality and consistent product is produced, which conforms to all Omni Standards.
- Monitor, analyze, and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.
- Assisting the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of outlets, banquets, seasonal, and specialty menus.
- Assuming the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
- Providing kitchen support for restaurant and banquet functions.
- Overseeing proper handling and tracing of banquet food returns at the end of functions.
- Directing proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
- Complying with health code standards for sanitation.
- Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and files Synergy tickets for any items in need of repair or maintenance.
- Directing proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
- Knowing expectations and ensures that staff understands them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines.
- Providing support and leadership to accomplish our Medallia food quality score.
- Checking and controlling sign-in and sign-out procedures for kitchen staff.
- Performing any other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least 2 years previous culinary management experience in a high volume, full service kitchen, with at least half of that time spent in a banquet food production capacity.
- Must have proven culinary skills and must be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
- Must be creative and up to speed on new concepts and food trends.
- Both Banquets and Restaurant experienced preferred.
- Must be computer literate and detail oriented.
- Must have basic mathematical skills and be able to create and understand financial reports.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
- Certified as a ServSafe Manager required.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, lift, and carry for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Chef Jobs at Omni Hotels Jobs
Get Your Culinary Credentials Evaluated First
If you trained outside the U.S., have your culinary degree or diploma evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before you apply. Omni's hiring managers need to confirm your credentials meet specialty occupation standards for H-1B eligibility.
Target Omni Properties With Large Banquet Operations
Omni's resort and convention properties run high-volume kitchens that open more senior Chef roles than smaller urban hotels. Applying to those locations increases your chances of landing a role with dedicated HR staff experienced in work authorization paperwork.
Clarify Your OPT Status During the Interview Stage
If you're on F-1 OPT, tell the hiring manager your exact end date before an offer is extended. Culinary roles at Omni often have long onboarding timelines, and a surprise authorization gap can stall or kill the process.
Confirm the Position Qualifies as a Specialty Occupation
Not every Chef title clears the H-1B specialty occupation bar. Roles titled Executive Chef or Sous Chef with a formal culinary degree requirement are stronger candidates than line cook positions. Ask HR directly how they've classified the role with USCIS in the past.
Time Your Application Around the H-1B Registration Window
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start date. If Omni extends an offer in late winter, push to align your start date with that cap-subject cycle so your employer can file immediately after selection.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Chef Roles at Omni
Search Migrate Mate to filter Chef openings at Omni Hotels by visa type, including H-1B and TN, so you only spend time on positions where sponsorship is already on the table before you reach out to a recruiter.
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Find Chef at Omni Hotels JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Omni Hotels sponsor H-1B visas for Chefs?
Yes, Omni Hotels has sponsored H-1B visas for culinary roles. The role typically needs to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which means the position must require at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a specific culinary or hospitality field. Executive Chef and senior kitchen leadership roles are the most likely to meet that threshold.
Which visa types are commonly used for Chef roles at Omni Hotels?
Omni has used H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas for culinary hires. F-1 OPT and CPT are common entry points for recent culinary graduates, while TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional roles. H-1B is the primary path for longer-term sponsorship once you're past the student authorization stage.
How do I apply for Chef jobs at Omni Hotels?
You can apply directly through Omni's careers portal or find open roles filtered by visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate. When applying, tailor your resume to the specific property type, whether resort, urban hotel, or convention center, since kitchen structure and expectations differ. Mentioning your visa status and timeline upfront in your cover letter helps Omni's HR team assess fit without surprises later.
What qualifications does Omni Hotels expect for Chef roles?
Omni typically looks for a formal culinary degree or significant professional kitchen experience, depending on the level of the role. For H-1B sponsorship purposes, a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in culinary arts or hospitality is the stronger credential. Relevant experience in hotel or resort kitchens, proficiency with large-scale banquet operations, and any specialty cuisine expertise all strengthen your application.
How do I think about the timeline for getting an H-1B sponsored by Omni Hotels?
The H-1B process runs on a fixed federal calendar. USCIS opens registration in March, selection results come in April, and the earliest an approved petition can take effect is October 1. That means if you receive an offer outside that window, your start date may be months away. Plan for a six-to-twelve month lead time from offer to Day 1 on the job, and confirm Omni's HR team is aligned on that timeline before you accept.
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