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Chef De Cuisine roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a culinary arts degree or equivalent specialized training, meeting USCIS specialty occupation standards. Fine dining groups, hotel brands, and restaurant corporations with active LCA filing history are your strongest targets. Sponsorship is available year-round with no lottery for cap-exempt employers.
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The Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star is more than just the official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys, it’s the social hub for great food, fun and nightlife. This 16-story hotel features 300 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites and a range of meeting spaces to accommodate any sized gathering. From grand and junior ballrooms to intimate spaces and an elevated pool deck, Omni Frisco Hotel’s 24,000 square feet of meeting space provide endless opportunities for events.
This multi-use campus in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco and Frisco Independent School District features restaurants, retail space, entertainment venues and more. Omni Frisco Hotel is connected to The Ford Center, a 12,000-seat, domed, multi-purpose event center. The entire campus is anchored by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, which houses office space and the practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas and 25 minutes from both DFW International and Love Field Airport, the Omni Frisco Hotel features a bevy of amenities including Neighborhood Services, a restaurant featuring honest food and drink in the American tradition. Discover our luxury boutique, Charlotte Jones Collection featuring local designers, a chic coffee and wine bar in the lobby and an elevated pool bar and grill, The Edge, overlooking the 91-acre entertainment district dubbed The Star.
The upscale Omni Frisco Hotel embodies true Texas charm and sophistication. Staying true to Omni’s local color, this luxury hotel captures the energy and future of this vibrant North Texas city.
Overview:
Be able to lead the culinary team helping between both Banquets and Restaurant operations. This critical member of our culinary team has an overall responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the kitchens and food production.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant and Banquets to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all Omni Standards.
- Manage associates in scheduling, training, developing, coaching/counseling, conducting reviews. Also focus on attracting, interviewing, retaining and motivating the associates while providing a safe work environment.
- Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained.
- Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.
- Work with the Resort Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of menus.
- Ability to step in and lead / assist in leadership positions in multiple kitchens. (Resort Outlets & Banquets). CDC possess strong communication skills in both verbal and written capacities to ensure Passover notes are thorough and detailed in the absence and or presence of the leader in that area, while assisting in the different areas of the operation.
- Able to communicate effectively in multiple departments/roles as well as guest facing meetings that may include PRE CONS, tastings and site visits.
- Meets deadlines set forth by the department heads while keeping the hourly team aware of key dates and events happening across the resort.
- Scheduling of staff according to budget and business forecast. Able to assist in critiquing the monthly P&L based on business levels.
- Directs proper sanitation and maintenance of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
- Comply with EcoSure & health code standards for sanitation.
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
- Directs proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
- Advise the resort executive chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.
- Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.
- To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
- Work closely with the storeroom manager and food and beverage controller to establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
- To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers.
- Knows expectations and ensures that staff understand them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines.
- Provide support and leadership to accomplish our Medallia food quality score.
- Checks and controls sign-in and sign-out procedures for kitchen staff.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidate is required to have at least 2 years previous culinary management experience.
- Prior experience in an upscale, full service five Diamond Kitchen preferred.
- Excellent Customer Service, prior admin experience preferred.
- College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Delphi or similar programs required.
- Use a computer to access Kronos, Birch Street and Medallia.
- Interact with guests during tastings and special events.
- Be creative in creating menus while maintaining bottom line.
- Serve Safe certified food manager/applicable food safety certifications required.
- Clear, positive, energetic communication skills, written and verbal.
- Excellent organizational skills required.
- Able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
INTRODUCTION
The Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star is more than just the official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys, it’s the social hub for great food, fun and nightlife. This 16-story hotel features 300 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites and a range of meeting spaces to accommodate any sized gathering. From grand and junior ballrooms to intimate spaces and an elevated pool deck, Omni Frisco Hotel’s 24,000 square feet of meeting space provide endless opportunities for events.
This multi-use campus in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco and Frisco Independent School District features restaurants, retail space, entertainment venues and more. Omni Frisco Hotel is connected to The Ford Center, a 12,000-seat, domed, multi-purpose event center. The entire campus is anchored by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, which houses office space and the practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas and 25 minutes from both DFW International and Love Field Airport, the Omni Frisco Hotel features a bevy of amenities including Neighborhood Services, a restaurant featuring honest food and drink in the American tradition. Discover our luxury boutique, Charlotte Jones Collection featuring local designers, a chic coffee and wine bar in the lobby and an elevated pool bar and grill, The Edge, overlooking the 91-acre entertainment district dubbed The Star.
The upscale Omni Frisco Hotel embodies true Texas charm and sophistication. Staying true to Omni’s local color, this luxury hotel captures the energy and future of this vibrant North Texas city.
Overview:
Be able to lead the culinary team helping between both Banquets and Restaurant operations. This critical member of our culinary team has an overall responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the kitchens and food production.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant and Banquets to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all Omni Standards.
- Manage associates in scheduling, training, developing, coaching/counseling, conducting reviews. Also focus on attracting, interviewing, retaining and motivating the associates while providing a safe work environment.
- Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained.
- Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.
- Work with the Resort Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of menus.
- Ability to step in and lead / assist in leadership positions in multiple kitchens. (Resort Outlets & Banquets). CDC possess strong communication skills in both verbal and written capacities to ensure Passover notes are thorough and detailed in the absence and or presence of the leader in that area, while assisting in the different areas of the operation.
- Able to communicate effectively in multiple departments/roles as well as guest facing meetings that may include PRE CONS, tastings and site visits.
- Meets deadlines set forth by the department heads while keeping the hourly team aware of key dates and events happening across the resort.
- Scheduling of staff according to budget and business forecast. Able to assist in critiquing the monthly P&L based on business levels.
- Directs proper sanitation and maintenance of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
- Comply with EcoSure & health code standards for sanitation.
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
- Directs proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
- Advise the resort executive chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.
- Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.
- To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
- Work closely with the storeroom manager and food and beverage controller to establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
- To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers.
- Knows expectations and ensures that staff understand them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines.
- Provide support and leadership to accomplish our Medallia food quality score.
- Checks and controls sign-in and sign-out procedures for kitchen staff.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidate is required to have at least 2 years previous culinary management experience.
- Prior experience in an upscale, full service five Diamond Kitchen preferred.
- Excellent Customer Service, prior admin experience preferred.
- College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Delphi or similar programs required.
- Use a computer to access Kronos, Birch Street and Medallia.
- Interact with guests during tastings and special events.
- Be creative in creating menus while maintaining bottom line.
- Serve Safe certified food manager/applicable food safety certifications required.
- Clear, positive, energetic communication skills, written and verbal.
- Excellent organizational skills required.
- Able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Chef De Cuisine
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher for H-1B approval. A culinary arts, hospitality management, or food science degree directly tied to your Chef De Cuisine role strengthens your petition against an RFE.
Search LCA filings for culinary employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by active H-1B LCA filings in food service and hospitality. DOL disclosure data shows which restaurant groups and hotel brands have actually sponsored chefs, not just which ones claim to be open to it.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Universities, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions are exempt from the H-1B cap and lottery. A Chef De Cuisine role at a university dining program or nonprofit hospitality center can be filed any time, bypassing the April registration window entirely.
Confirm the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 35-1011 in your target city before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing the threshold protects you from underpayment and petition delays.
Document your specialty through reference letters
Collect letters from past employers, Michelin-recognized chefs, or culinary institutions that describe your role's specialized knowledge, such as regional cuisine expertise or fermentation techniques. USCIS uses these to evaluate whether the position genuinely requires a degree-level specialist.
Negotiate employer coverage of filing fees
The H-1B employer is legally required to pay the I-129 filing fee. Confirm your offer letter specifies that all USCIS petition costs are covered by the restaurant group or hotel. Employers who shift these costs to workers are violating DOL wage rules.
H-1B Visa Chef De Cuisine: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chef De Cuisine role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a directly related field. Generic cook or sous chef roles often don't meet this bar, but a Chef De Cuisine overseeing menu development, culinary program design, or specialized cuisine execution at a fine dining or institutional employer typically does. Check the O*NET profile for SOC code 35-1011 to see how USCIS evaluates the role.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Chef De Cuisine positions?
Hotel corporations, fine dining restaurant groups, cruise lines, university dining programs, and large food and beverage operators with HR infrastructure are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller independent restaurants rarely have the legal resources to file H-1B petitions. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA filing history specifically in food service and hospitality roles.
What happens to my H-1B status if the restaurant closes or I'm let go?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B employer, transfer your petition, or change status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. If you're in the culinary industry, prioritize employers with existing LCA filings so the transfer can move quickly without a new prevailing wage determination.
Can my employer require me to work at multiple locations under one H-1B petition?
Only if each location is listed on a certified LCA. A Chef De Cuisine rotating across multiple restaurant properties or hotel outlets needs a separate LCA for each worksite that isn't within normal commuting distance of the primary location. If your employer adds locations after your petition is approved, they must file an amended H-1B with an updated LCA before you start working there.
Does culinary experience substitute for a degree in an H-1B petition for this role?
USCIS can accept three years of specialized work experience as equivalent to one year of formal education, but the experience must be directly tied to the degree field the role requires. For a Chef De Cuisine petition, experience under recognized executive chefs, in Michelin-starred kitchens, or in specialized cuisine programs carries more weight than general kitchen tenure. Your employer's attorney will need to document this carefully.