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Sous Chef roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with culinary management credentials may qualify under EB-2. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, making this a permanent residency pathway rather than a temporary work authorization.
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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
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Pastry Sous Chef oversees the production of all pastries for an Eataly, including: Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies and other dolci. Reports directly to the Executive Chef and reports functionally to the Head of Pastry; manages a pastry team of about 10 employees.
- Supervises and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants
- Assists in managing the pastry team: schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels
- Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture and consistency
- Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders
- Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop
- Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position
- Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment
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!
INTRODUCTION
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
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Pastry Sous Chef oversees the production of all pastries for an Eataly, including: Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies and other dolci. Reports directly to the Executive Chef and reports functionally to the Head of Pastry; manages a pastry team of about 10 employees.
- Supervises and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants
- Assists in managing the pastry team: schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels
- Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture and consistency
- Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders
- Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop
- Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position
- Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment
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!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Sous Chef
Document your culinary management credentials early
Gather proof of brigade leadership, menu development, and food safety certifications before applying. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the advertised position, so organized records speed up the labor certification audit if DOL requests supporting documentation.
Target hotel groups and multi-unit restaurant operators
Large hospitality groups with dedicated HR departments are far more likely to have sponsored PERM cases than independent restaurants. Search for employers with in-house immigration counsel, since they already understand the recruitment advertising and prevailing-wage obligations PERM requires.
Verify your offered wage against OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets a prevailing wage for Sous Chef roles by metro area before your employer can file PERM. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself so you know whether an offer meets the required wage level and can flag discrepancies before the labor certification is submitted.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for culinary jobs buries sponsoring employers in noise. Migrate Mate filters specifically for companies with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you spend time applying to employers who have already navigated PERM for roles like yours.
Negotiate who files before signing an offer letter
Some restaurant groups expect candidates to cover immigration costs or delay filing until after a probationary period. Confirm your employer will initiate the PERM recruitment process within a defined timeline before you accept, and get that commitment in writing.
File I-485 concurrently if your priority date is current
Once your employer's I-140 is approved, check the USCIS Visa Bulletin to see if your country's EB-3 priority date is current. Concurrent filing of I-485 lets you adjust status without leaving the U.S., which matters if you're already working on a temporary visa.
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Find Sous Chef JobsSous Chef Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sous Chef role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Sous Chef positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the occupation typically requires at least two years of training or experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the specific role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in culinary arts or hospitality management and the employer can document that requirement in the job description.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Sous Chef?
H-1B requires the role to meet specialty occupation standards, which is difficult for most culinary positions since a degree is not universally required in the field. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is time: PERM and I-140 processing typically adds one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status.
What does my employer have to prove during the PERM process for a Sous Chef position?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role at the offered wage. DOL requires specific advertisement steps, including job postings and notices, and your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage determined through the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area. If DOL selects the case for audit, your employer needs detailed records of every recruitment step.
How can I find Sous Chef jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship, so filtering by keyword alone misses most sponsoring employers. Migrate Mate indexes employers by their EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, letting you target hospitality groups and hotel operators that have successfully filed PERM cases for culinary roles rather than cold-applying and hoping the topic comes up in interviews.
Can I switch Sous Chef employers after my green card process has started?
Job portability under AC21 allows you to change employers once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Changing employers before that threshold restarts the PERM and I-140 process with the new employer. Culinary management roles generally qualify as the same classification, but confirming the SOC code match with your new employer before resigning protects your priority date.
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