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Banquet Cook roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a culinary arts degree or equivalent specialized training. Large hotels, convention centers, and resort operators file H-1B petitions for these roles. The annual cap is 85,000, with a lottery for cap-subject petitions filed each April.
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Join our Events Team as a Convention Services Houseperson at Hyatt Regency DFW Airport, conveniently located across from Terminal C at DFW International Airport. With 811 guest rooms and over 92,000 square feet of meeting and event space, our hotel hosts everything from corporate meetings to large-scale conventions, creating memorable experiences for guests from around the world.
This is an on-property position and part of Hyatt's Global Managed Hotels portfolio.
About the Role
As a Convention Services Houseperson, you'll play a key role in bringing events to life. From setting up meeting rooms to transforming spaces for conferences, banquets, and special events, your work ensures every event is ready for success.
Responsibilities include:
- Setting up and breaking down meeting and event spaces
- Arranging tables, chairs, staging, linens, water stations, and other event equipment
- Ensuring meeting rooms are clean, organized, and guest-ready
- Responding to event setup changes and service requests efficiently
- Working closely with the Events and Banquets teams to deliver exceptional experiences
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality work
- Enjoys working behind the scenes to create memorable guest experiences
- Has a genuine desire to support guests and teammates
- Can lift, push, pull, and move moderate to heavy equipment
- Is comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Has flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Why Hyatt?
Care Connects Us
At Hyatt, every role matters. We believe hospitality is more than a job, it's a career for people who care. When you join our team, you'll become part of a culture that values personal growth, teamwork, and meaningful connections.
Whether you're just starting your hospitality journey or looking to build a long-term career, Hyatt offers opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
Benefits & Perks
Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive rewards package that includes:
- Complimentary and discounted stays at Hyatt hotels worldwide
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Free on-site parking
- Complimentary colleague meals during shifts
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available after 30 days
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Personal Development Reimbursement Program
- Career growth and advancement opportunities throughout Hyatt
Build Your Future with Hyatt
We encourage our colleagues to continuously grow both personally and professionally. At Hyatt, doors are meant to be opened, horizons expanded, and careers developed. Come discover opportunities you didn't know existed and reach your highest potential with a company that invests in your success.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Join our Events Team as a Convention Services Houseperson at Hyatt Regency DFW Airport, conveniently located across from Terminal C at DFW International Airport. With 811 guest rooms and over 92,000 square feet of meeting and event space, our hotel hosts everything from corporate meetings to large-scale conventions, creating memorable experiences for guests from around the world.
This is an on-property position and part of Hyatt's Global Managed Hotels portfolio.
About the Role
As a Convention Services Houseperson, you'll play a key role in bringing events to life. From setting up meeting rooms to transforming spaces for conferences, banquets, and special events, your work ensures every event is ready for success.
Responsibilities include:
- Setting up and breaking down meeting and event spaces
- Arranging tables, chairs, staging, linens, water stations, and other event equipment
- Ensuring meeting rooms are clean, organized, and guest-ready
- Responding to event setup changes and service requests efficiently
- Working closely with the Events and Banquets teams to deliver exceptional experiences
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality work
- Enjoys working behind the scenes to create memorable guest experiences
- Has a genuine desire to support guests and teammates
- Can lift, push, pull, and move moderate to heavy equipment
- Is comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Has flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Why Hyatt?
Care Connects Us
At Hyatt, every role matters. We believe hospitality is more than a job, it's a career for people who care. When you join our team, you'll become part of a culture that values personal growth, teamwork, and meaningful connections.
Whether you're just starting your hospitality journey or looking to build a long-term career, Hyatt offers opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
Benefits & Perks
Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive rewards package that includes:
- Complimentary and discounted stays at Hyatt hotels worldwide
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Free on-site parking
- Complimentary colleague meals during shifts
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available after 30 days
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Personal Development Reimbursement Program
- Career growth and advancement opportunities throughout Hyatt
Build Your Future with Hyatt
We encourage our colleagues to continuously grow both personally and professionally. At Hyatt, doors are meant to be opened, horizons expanded, and careers developed. Come discover opportunities you didn't know existed and reach your highest potential with a company that invests in your success.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a directly related field. A culinary arts degree or an associate's degree combined with progressive kitchen experience documented through employment records strengthens your specialty occupation argument at adjudication.
Target convention centers and resort operators
Large-scale banquet operations at convention hotels and resort properties file H-1B petitions far more consistently than independent restaurants. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for culinary and food-service occupations.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 35-2014 before negotiating so you know the floor the employer's LCA must certify.
Ask if the employer files under a staffing agency
Some hotel groups use hospitality staffing firms as the H-1B petitioner. This creates a co-employment structure USCIS scrutinizes closely for specialty occupation evidence. Confirm whether the direct property or a third party will file before signing any offer.
Register by the March deadline for cap-subject petitions
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following fiscal year. Missing that window means waiting a full year for the next cycle, so coordinate your employer's HR or legal team well before the deadline to avoid losing your slot.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Banquet contracts and event calendars run on hard dates. If your employer needs you in place by a specific event season, USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days and prevents a delayed adjudication from disrupting operations.
H-1B Visa Banquet Cook: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Banquet Cook role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but the bar is higher than for office-based roles. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as culinary arts or hospitality management. A job description that accepts any food service experience without a degree requirement will typically fail the specialty occupation test, so your employer's attorney needs to frame the role carefully in the petition.
Which employers actually sponsor H-1B visas for Banquet Cook positions?
Large hotel chains, casino resorts, and convention center operators are the most consistent sponsors because they have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with H-1B filings. Smaller catering companies rarely have the infrastructure to manage the process. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application history for culinary occupations before investing time in applications.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect a Banquet Cook's H-1B offer?
Your employer must certify an LCA with DOL guaranteeing they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for SOC code 35-2014 in your work location. The prevailing wage varies by metropolitan area and experience level. If the employer's offered rate falls below the DOL threshold, the LCA won't certify and the H-1B petition can't proceed, so wage alignment between the offer and the OFLC Wage Search result matters before you accept.
Can I change banquet employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, provided your current petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved if the transfer is filed before your current status expires.
What happens to my H-1B status if banquet season ends and my hours are reduced?
H-1B status is tied to the employer and position described in the approved petition. Significant reductions in hours or a change to a different role can create a material change that requires an amended petition. If you're placed on an unpaid furlough, your employer is still obligated to pay the LCA wage rate. A genuine layoff triggers the 60-day grace period during which you must find a new sponsor, change status, or depart.