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Executive Pastry Chef green card sponsorship runs through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents the role, runs recruitment, and files with the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS. EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of experience, while EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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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:
As the Executive Pastry Sous Chef at Mandalay Bay, you will be partnering with the Restaurant Executive Chef, to drive culinary excellence by blending master-level technical craft, inspiring team leadership, and sharp administrative skills. You will mentor and direct the kitchen brigade, oversee recipe integrity, inventory, and labor scheduling. Show casing your technical cooking abilities and creativity, you'll be curating special menus and amenities; delivering an exceptional guest experience aligned with MGM Resorts standards.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Lead daily kitchen operations, manage fiscal budgets, and optimize labor productivity to ensure premier, short-term profitability
- Collaborate directly with the Executive Chef to execute the venue's business plan, co-developing high-impact tactics and menu strategies that elevate our brand
- Foster a high-performance culture of teamwork, recognition, and mutual respect while managing recruitment, training, coaching, and succession planning in alignment with company diversity and labor agreements
- Oversee absolute compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, ensuring completion of staff compliance training
- Take full ownership of food and beverage programs and company-wide hospitality initiatives
- Interact with dining guests to guarantee world-class satisfaction, handle feedback with immediate positive action, and work in seamless alignment with the front-of-house service team
- Maintain deep, expert-level knowledge of our elite culinary products, menu designs, and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or 4+ years of equivalent work experience
- 2+ Years of prior relevant experience
- Food Handler Card
- Previous experience working in a high-volume banquet production, scratch restaurant desserts, and cake decorating preferred
- Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
- Previous experience with systems such as Oracle, Coupa, HotSOS, and Excel/Word preferred
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
- Free meals in our employee dining room
- Free parking on and off shift
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
Las Vegas, Nevada
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:
As the Executive Pastry Sous Chef at Mandalay Bay, you will be partnering with the Restaurant Executive Chef, to drive culinary excellence by blending master-level technical craft, inspiring team leadership, and sharp administrative skills. You will mentor and direct the kitchen brigade, oversee recipe integrity, inventory, and labor scheduling. Show casing your technical cooking abilities and creativity, you'll be curating special menus and amenities; delivering an exceptional guest experience aligned with MGM Resorts standards.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Lead daily kitchen operations, manage fiscal budgets, and optimize labor productivity to ensure premier, short-term profitability
- Collaborate directly with the Executive Chef to execute the venue's business plan, co-developing high-impact tactics and menu strategies that elevate our brand
- Foster a high-performance culture of teamwork, recognition, and mutual respect while managing recruitment, training, coaching, and succession planning in alignment with company diversity and labor agreements
- Oversee absolute compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, ensuring completion of staff compliance training
- Take full ownership of food and beverage programs and company-wide hospitality initiatives
- Interact with dining guests to guarantee world-class satisfaction, handle feedback with immediate positive action, and work in seamless alignment with the front-of-house service team
- Maintain deep, expert-level knowledge of our elite culinary products, menu designs, and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or 4+ years of equivalent work experience
- 2+ Years of prior relevant experience
- Food Handler Card
- Previous experience working in a high-volume banquet production, scratch restaurant desserts, and cake decorating preferred
- Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
- Previous experience with systems such as Oracle, Coupa, HotSOS, and Excel/Word preferred
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
- Free meals in our employee dining room
- Free parking on and off shift
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in 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 an Executive Pastry Chef
Document your specialized pastry credentials now
Compile diplomas, professional certifications, and letters from past employers detailing your pastry specializations before the PERM process starts. DOL's recruitment test requires proof that your qualifications match the job description exactly, so gaps in documentation can stall certification.
Target hotel groups and large hospitality operators
Large hotel groups, resort properties, and multi-unit restaurant companies file PERM petitions far more routinely than independent bakeries. Their in-house HR and legal teams handle the prevailing wage determination and recruitment requirements without treating it as a one-off burden.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Filter Migrate Mate's job board by role and green card sponsorship history to find hospitality employers who have successfully completed PERM filings for culinary leadership positions. This cuts out guesswork about which employers will actually start the process.
Verify your wage against the OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before filing PERM. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your city to confirm your offered compensation meets the minimum, since an underpaid offer resets the entire filing.
Understand your O*NET classification before interviews
Executive Pastry Chef duties map to a specific SOC code in O*NET, which determines your prevailing wage tier and influences whether EB-2 or EB-3 fits better. Knowing your classification lets you spot employers whose job descriptions align with what PERM will actually require them to advertise.
Track your priority date before accepting a competing offer
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date is locked. If you change employers before your I-485 has been pending 180 days, you lose AC21 portability and may need a new PERM filing. Confirm your petition stage with your attorney before signing any new employment agreement.
Green Card Executive Pastry Chef: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Executive Pastry Chef qualify for EB-2 or only EB-3?
Both categories are possible. EB-3 applies if you have a bachelor's degree in culinary arts or a related field, or at least two years of documented skilled work experience. EB-2 applies if you hold an advanced degree, such as a master's in hospitality management, or a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive experience in a specialty role. Your employer's attorney evaluates which category fits the specific job duties and your credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence rather than a temporary status. The process begins with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, where your employer must run a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before the final green card is issued.
How do I find hospitality employers who will sponsor a green card for this role?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM and employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by job title and location. This is more reliable than asking during early interviews, since many hiring managers don't know their company's past sponsorship activity. Targeting employers who have already completed PERM filings for culinary roles significantly increases your chances of a productive conversation.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for my job search as a foreign candidate?
PERM requires your employer to advertise the position publicly and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. This recruitment phase typically runs 30 to 60 days and must be completed before the PERM application is filed with DOL. As the foreign candidate, you need to remain patient during this period and ensure your credentials are well documented so there's no ambiguity about your qualifications when DOL reviews the case.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
It depends on how far along your case is. If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting. Before that threshold, switching employers generally requires your new employer to begin a fresh PERM filing. Your approved I-140's priority date can carry over to the new petition once USCIS confirms the original approval.