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Head Chef roles can qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your credentials and the employer's petition. The PERM labor certification process requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residency.
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Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
* LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
The Head Chef directs the culinary team’s daily activities in accordance with Eataly’s policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive and compliant work environment. Reports directly to the Store Director and functionally to the Area Executive Chef. Oversees the Back of House team of the store.
- Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
- Collaborates closely with the Area Executive Chef and the store team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurants
- Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to execute initiatives, plan special events and share information
- Ensures that the Back of House team consistently and meticulously updates virtual menus to manage the difference between theoretical and actual margin
- Combines financial acumen and attention to operational details, creating an environment that emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence; where the team is proud of our brand, high standards and appearance
- Observes food production and samples food to ensure compliance with recipes and standards
- Reviews financial information, such as sales costs and labor, to ensure efficient operations
- Manages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries
- Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages
- Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guest incidents
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 6+ years of chef experience, including 3+ years of management experience
- Strong understanding of Italian cuisine
- Excellent communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
- Advanced computer skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred
Compensation
This position pays a base salary of $90,000 - $100,000
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
Company Description
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
* LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
The Head Chef directs the culinary team’s daily activities in accordance with Eataly’s policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive and compliant work environment. Reports directly to the Store Director and functionally to the Area Executive Chef. Oversees the Back of House team of the store.
- Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
- Collaborates closely with the Area Executive Chef and the store team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurants
- Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to execute initiatives, plan special events and share information
- Ensures that the Back of House team consistently and meticulously updates virtual menus to manage the difference between theoretical and actual margin
- Combines financial acumen and attention to operational details, creating an environment that emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence; where the team is proud of our brand, high standards and appearance
- Observes food production and samples food to ensure compliance with recipes and standards
- Reviews financial information, such as sales costs and labor, to ensure efficient operations
- Manages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries
- Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages
- Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guest incidents
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 6+ years of chef experience, including 3+ years of management experience
- Strong understanding of Italian cuisine
- Excellent communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
- Advanced computer skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred
Compensation
This position pays a base salary of $90,000 - $100,000
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Head Chef
Document your culinary credentials before applying
Gather diplomas, apprenticeship certificates, and letters from former employers confirming your title and years in each role. PERM audits frequently target chef positions, and a complete credential file speeds up your employer's DOL labor certification filing.
Target restaurants with existing PERM filing history
Hotel groups, casino food and beverage operations, and multi-unit restaurant chains are far more likely to have in-house HR teams experienced with PERM sponsorship than independent fine-dining concepts that have never sponsored a foreign worker.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If the role requires a culinary arts degree and significant supervisory experience, EB-2 may apply. Without an advanced degree, EB-3 skilled worker is the standard route. The category affects your priority date and wait time, especially for applicants from high-demand countries.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Head Chef roles where employers have active PERM or I-140 history. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsorship data by employer so you can target kitchen leadership positions at companies already familiar with the green card process.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage range for Head Chef in your target city before you sign an offer letter.
Understand how PERM job requirements constrain your role description
DOL requires the PERM job description to reflect the employer's actual minimum requirements. Listing advanced skills your employer does not genuinely need can trigger an audit. Work with your employer to ensure the posted duties match the real day-to-day Head Chef responsibilities.
Green Card Head Chef: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Head Chef role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, but it depends on how the role is defined. EB-2 requires the position to genuinely need an advanced degree, such as a master's in culinary arts or hospitality management, or equivalent credentials. Most Head Chef sponsorships file under EB-3 skilled worker instead, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional training rather than a graduate degree.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Head Chef?
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads directly to lawful permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 filing, and visa availability together often take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth. H-1B also has narrower specialty occupation requirements that can be harder to satisfy for culinary roles.
What does the PERM process look like for a Head Chef position?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then certifies or audits the application. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. After your priority date becomes current, you apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa to receive your green card.
How can I find Head Chef jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Head Chef positions filtered by employers with documented PERM or I-140 sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to cold-applying and then asking each employer whether they sponsor, which many HR teams are unfamiliar with or unwilling to initiate without a strong candidate already identified.
Will my employer need to pay the prevailing wage throughout the green card process?
DOL requires the employer to certify that the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the Head Chef role at the time of PERM filing. The wage must also be paid once you receive your green card and begin work in the certified position. You can verify current wage levels for your specific city and role classification through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.