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Banquet Chef roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and strong candidates with culinary management credentials may qualify at the EB-2 level. Employers file a PERM application with DOL before petitioning USCIS for permanent residency sponsorship, making this one of the most durable paths for foreign culinary professionals.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Detroit, Michigan
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
The Banquet Chef leads all aspects of kitchen operations, providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership to the culinary team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality food, exceptional guest experiences, and strong financial performance while upholding brand standards. The Banquet Restaurant Chef oversees menu development, cost control, inventory management, and staff performance, ensuring efficient operations and profitability. In partnership with restaurant leadership, this position drives business planning, implements company initiatives, and maintains compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Owns, leads and oversees daily restaurant kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability.
- Co-own (with General Manager) the restaurant’s business plan and represent the restaurant in divisional, property or corporate meetings.
- Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, pricing initiatives, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the restaurant staff. Owns restaurant’s execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs.
- Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness within all areas of kitchen. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the restaurant staff.
- Manages Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant kitchen to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback (coaching and counseling), recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning process that encompass the company’s diversity commitment.
- Interacts with guests to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment of dining experience. Reacts to any guest complaints and takes any appropriate action. Collaborate with General Manager and service team to ensure a seamless service experience between kitchen and dining room.
- Maintains excellent knowledge of venue’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Two years of prior relevant experience
- Previous experience working in a high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant.
- Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
- Strong overall knowledge of menu preparation and presentation.
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Health & Income Protection Benefits (For eligible employees)
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Various programs and networking opportunities to help you get promoted
- Access to a variety of company Hotel, Food and Beverage, Retail, and Entertainment Discounts
- Free meals in our employee dining room
- Free parking
- Free access to our employee fitness center
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
Location: Detroit, Michigan
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
The Banquet Chef leads all aspects of kitchen operations, providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership to the culinary team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality food, exceptional guest experiences, and strong financial performance while upholding brand standards. The Banquet Restaurant Chef oversees menu development, cost control, inventory management, and staff performance, ensuring efficient operations and profitability. In partnership with restaurant leadership, this position drives business planning, implements company initiatives, and maintains compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Owns, leads and oversees daily restaurant kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability.
- Co-own (with General Manager) the restaurant’s business plan and represent the restaurant in divisional, property or corporate meetings.
- Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, pricing initiatives, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the restaurant staff. Owns restaurant’s execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs.
- Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness within all areas of kitchen. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the restaurant staff.
- Manages Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant kitchen to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback (coaching and counseling), recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning process that encompass the company’s diversity commitment.
- Interacts with guests to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment of dining experience. Reacts to any guest complaints and takes any appropriate action. Collaborate with General Manager and service team to ensure a seamless service experience between kitchen and dining room.
- Maintains excellent knowledge of venue’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Two years of prior relevant experience
- Previous experience working in a high-volume restaurant or previous experience in a luxury or fine-dining restaurant.
- Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
- Strong overall knowledge of menu preparation and presentation.
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Health & Income Protection Benefits (For eligible employees)
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Various programs and networking opportunities to help you get promoted
- Access to a variety of company Hotel, Food and Beverage, Retail, and Entertainment Discounts
- Free meals in our employee dining room
- Free parking
- Free access to our employee fitness center
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Banquet Chef
Document your culinary supervisory experience
PERM requires your employer to define the job requirements before filing. Gather records showing banquet-scale supervisory duties, brigade management, and event volume handled, since DOL audits often scrutinize whether foreign workers' actual experience matches the certified job description.
Target hotels and convention centers with established sponsorship history
Large hotel groups and convention venues operate banquet programs at the scale that justifies PERM filings. Prioritize employers whose HR or culinary directors have sponsored foreign cooks or chefs before, as they understand the multi-year timeline and won't withdraw mid-process.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Banquet Chef openings by employers with active green card filing history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is listed vaguely and focuses your search on employers who have completed PERM filings for culinary positions.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before signing an offer
EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of experience, which fits most Banquet Chef roles. If you hold a culinary management degree, ask whether the employer will support an EB-2 classification, since EB-2 priority dates can move faster for some nationalities.
Confirm your employer will cover prevailing wage requirements
DOL sets a prevailing wage for each PERM-certified role using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files. Your offered wage must meet or exceed that level throughout the sponsorship process, so confirm this in writing before your employer submits the application.
Maintain valid work authorization through the entire PERM timeline
PERM filings for Banquet Chef roles routinely take one to two years before reaching the I-140 stage. If you're on H-2B or another temporary status, map out your authorized stay against realistic PERM timelines so gaps don't interrupt your employment or jeopardize the petition.
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Find Banquet Chef JobsBanquet Chef Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Banquet Chef role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Banquet Chef is classified as a skilled worker occupation requiring at least two years of training or experience, which places it squarely within the EB-3 skilled worker category. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, before you can apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Banquet Chef?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work visa. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 filings, and the EB-3 cap is not exhausted the way H-1B numbers are. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 approval typically takes two to four years before you can file for a green card, depending on your country of birth and current priority date backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for this role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Banquet Chef position. DOL reviews the job duties, minimum requirements, and the employer's recruitment efforts. If DOL certifies the application, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. The entire PERM stage typically runs six to eighteen months, and a DOL audit can extend that timeline further.
Where can I find Banquet Chef jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Banquet Chef openings filtered by employers with documented green card filing history, so you're not guessing whether sponsorship is real or just mentioned loosely in a job post. Focusing on employers who have completed PERM filings for culinary roles significantly improves your chances of finding a position where the employer is genuinely prepared to sponsor you through the full process.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Changing employers after PERM certification but before I-140 approval generally restarts the process, since the certified PERM is tied to a specific employer and job. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer to a same or similar Banquet Chef role without losing your place in the queue, but you should confirm your specific situation with an immigration attorney.
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