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Head Chef roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a culinary degree or equivalent and you're filling a specialty occupation role. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a practical path for Australian chefs pursuing long-term U.S. careers.
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Join our leadership team as the Head Cook!
As the Head Cook, your role is to ensure your restaurant safely produces all of the incredible food Guzman y Gomez is known for. You will lead and motivate your kitchen crew, ensuring processes, procedures and recipe guides are strictly adhered to, while managing inventory and costs to ensure smooth operations and profitability. In addition, you'll support the General Manager with various tasks, including reporting and maintaining a well-organized and clean restaurant.
WHAT ARE THE PERKS AND BENEFITS OF WORKING AT GUZMAN Y GOMEZ?
- Free meal on shift and 50% off when you're not on shift
- 401k with up to 6% company match
- Comprehensive culinary training
- Crew referral program - if you successfully refer a friend or family member for a job at GYG, we'll pay you $200! You'll get an awesome limited edition sweater too.
- Comfortable uniforms - feel comfortable at work in your exclusive GYG t-shirts, hoodies and caps
- Pumping music all day and overall good vibes!
- Upper management who genuinely care about you and values we stand by - GYG has your back!
- Ongoing training and huge career growth opportunities
- We're opening a new restaurant around Chicagoland approximately every 4 months! As we open new restaurants, even more opportunities are created for promotions.
WHAT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE DO I NEED TO APPLY?
- Several years of experience as a Cook, Chef or similar, ideally in a leadership capacity
- Certificate in commercial cookery or equivalent experience
- Completed (or willingness to undertake) Food Safety Supervisor course
- Completed (or willingness to undertake) Basset course
- Completed (or willingness to undertake) First Aid course
WHY WAIT? WE ARE INTERVIEWING ASAP SO APPLY NOW TO JOIN GUZMAN Y GOMEZ!
GYG was founded in Sydney in 2006 by New Yorkers and childhood best friends Steven Marks and Robert Hazan. Steven and Robert had a vision to build a restaurant business that had the speed and convenience of fast food but to re-invent the fast-food category by serving high quality food fast, healthy, and fresh Mexican food! From day 1, GYG’s values have not changed; It’s all about the food; Make every guest love us; Got your back; Be Real; Got you back; It’s up to us.
GYG is committed to continually building our strong company culture and employee experience by putting pride and passion into all we do while respecting and developing our crew. From the first drive thru in 2015, to menu innovations like Breakfast, the ‘Minis' range and 100% clean, skin-on fries, to a market leading app for guests to pay & order ahead and earn loyalty points, we are on a mission to reinvent the way the masses eat fast food! Today GYG operates over 230 restaurants across Australia, Singapore, Japan and here in the United States.
We would love you to consider a career with us!
PAY
Starting at $25.00 / hour
BENEFITS
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
JOB TYPE
fulltime
Education
No education required
WORK LOCATION
On-site
INTRODUCTION
Join our leadership team as the Head Cook!
As the Head Cook, your role is to ensure your restaurant safely produces all of the incredible food Guzman y Gomez is known for. You will lead and motivate your kitchen crew, ensuring processes, procedures and recipe guides are strictly adhered to, while managing inventory and costs to ensure smooth operations and profitability. In addition, you'll support the General Manager with various tasks, including reporting and maintaining a well-organized and clean restaurant.
WHAT ARE THE PERKS AND BENEFITS OF WORKING AT GUZMAN Y GOMEZ?
- Free meal on shift and 50% off when you're not on shift
- 401k with up to 6% company match
- Comprehensive culinary training
- Crew referral program - if you successfully refer a friend or family member for a job at GYG, we'll pay you $200! You'll get an awesome limited edition sweater too.
- Comfortable uniforms - feel comfortable at work in your exclusive GYG t-shirts, hoodies and caps
- Pumping music all day and overall good vibes!
- Upper management who genuinely care about you and values we stand by - GYG has your back!
- Ongoing training and huge career growth opportunities
- We're opening a new restaurant around Chicagoland approximately every 4 months! As we open new restaurants, even more opportunities are created for promotions.
WHAT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE DO I NEED TO APPLY?
- Several years of experience as a Cook, Chef or similar, ideally in a leadership capacity
- Certificate in commercial cookery or equivalent experience
- Completed (or willingness to undertake) Food Safety Supervisor course
- Completed (or willingness to undertake) Basset course
- Completed (or willingness to undertake) First Aid course
WHY WAIT? WE ARE INTERVIEWING ASAP SO APPLY NOW TO JOIN GUZMAN Y GOMEZ!
GYG was founded in Sydney in 2006 by New Yorkers and childhood best friends Steven Marks and Robert Hazan. Steven and Robert had a vision to build a restaurant business that had the speed and convenience of fast food but to re-invent the fast-food category by serving high quality food fast, healthy, and fresh Mexican food! From day 1, GYG’s values have not changed; It’s all about the food; Make every guest love us; Got your back; Be Real; Got you back; It’s up to us.
GYG is committed to continually building our strong company culture and employee experience by putting pride and passion into all we do while respecting and developing our crew. From the first drive thru in 2015, to menu innovations like Breakfast, the ‘Minis' range and 100% clean, skin-on fries, to a market leading app for guests to pay & order ahead and earn loyalty points, we are on a mission to reinvent the way the masses eat fast food! Today GYG operates over 230 restaurants across Australia, Singapore, Japan and here in the United States.
We would love you to consider a career with us!
PAY
Starting at $25.00 / hour
BENEFITS
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
JOB TYPE
fulltime
Education
No education required
WORK LOCATION
On-site
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Head Chef
Frame your culinary credentials for U.S. employers
Australian culinary qualifications, including Certificate IV or Diploma of Hospitality Management, may need a credential evaluation to confirm they meet the U.S. bachelor's degree equivalent standard the E-3 requires for specialty occupation classification.
Target properties with established visa filing history
Fine dining groups, luxury hotel brands, and resort operators that have sponsored foreign national chefs before already have HR processes for LCA filing and DOL wage compliance, which shortens your path from offer to application.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Not every Head Chef position automatically qualifies. The role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific culinary or hospitality field. Executive chef titles at high-end establishments carry a stronger case than general kitchen leadership positions.
Negotiate LCA filing into your offer terms
The employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consulate appointment. Confirm during the offer stage that your employer will initiate the LCA promptly, since certification can take up to seven business days and delays your interview scheduling.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the full process from LCA submission through consulate preparation, so you and your employer avoid navigating DOL and USCIS requirements independently.
Prepare documentation showing your supervisory and creative scope
Consular officers assess whether your Head Chef role genuinely requires specialized knowledge. Bring menu development portfolios, evidence of brigade management, and any industry recognition that demonstrates the role exceeds standard kitchen supervision.
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Find Head Chef JobsHead Chef E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Head Chef jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job listings, you can search for Head Chef positions where employers are already open to E-3 candidates, which cuts out the back-and-forth of explaining the visa process to unfamiliar hiring teams.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Head Chef role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on the position and the employer. A Head Chef role at a fine dining restaurant, luxury hotel, or destination resort with documented requirements for a culinary degree or equivalent is a strong specialty occupation case. A general kitchen management role at a casual dining chain is harder to support. The job description must specify that the degree is a minimum requirement, not a preference.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Head Chef positions?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, so you can apply any time of year after receiving a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and random selection, meaning most applicants wait over a year before they can start. For a Head Chef with a firm offer in hand, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path.
What happens if my Head Chef position changes after my E-3 is approved?
The E-3 is tied to a specific employer and role. If your job title, employer, or work location changes materially, your employer needs to file a new LCA with DOL and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 at a U.S. consulate before starting in the changed role. Minor internal changes that don't affect wage level or job duties typically don't require a new filing, but confirm this with your employer before any changes take effect.
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