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Chef De Partie roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a culinary degree or equivalent specialized training in a specific cuisine or station. Fine dining groups, hotel chains, and resort operators are among the most active H-1B sponsors for kitchen leadership roles at this level.
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Job ID: REQ10386769
Location: Río Grande, Puerto Rico, United States of America
widget: Full time
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Nestled along a two-mile (3.2-kilometre) stretch of beach in Puerto Rico’s Bahia Beach community, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is also surrounded by its own 483-acre (195-hectare) private nature reserve. The property is seamlessly integrated with its natural surroundings, allowing guests and residents to immerse themselves in the white sand beaches, verdant walking trails, and myriad outdoor activities – from golf, tennis, swimming and beyond.
About the role:
We are seeking a Chef De Partie to supervise and oversee the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner food items per guest orders or as assigned by kitchen management in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
What you will do:
- Participates in the preparation of food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
- Train, motivate, recommend discipline, and supervise the work of kitchen employees ensuring that all cultural and core standards are met.
- Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
- Support and mentor junior kitchen staff.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
What you will bring:
- Education: High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Minimum two years culinary or related work experience. Advanced culinary knowledge is expected for this position. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
- Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill. Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.
What we offer:
- Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
- Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)
- Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing
- Complimentary employee meals
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
- Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
H-1B requires the position to demand at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Pull the O*NET profile for Chef De Partie and confirm your employer's job description ties the role to a specific culinary discipline, not general kitchen duties.
Build an equivalency portfolio for culinary credentials
A four-year culinary degree isn't always available in every country. Document three years of progressive kitchen experience per missing degree year, and get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before USCIS reviews your petition.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Chef De Partie roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for culinary positions, so you're applying where H-1B sponsorship is already part of the hiring process, not a new ask.
Ask about the LCA wage level during negotiations
DOL requires your employer to certify your wage against the prevailing rate for your metro area. Cross-check the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter to avoid a petition filed at a wage that triggers an RFE.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Some hotel and resort groups operate multiple legal entities. The specific entity extending your offer must be enrolled in E-Verify and listed on your LCA. Ask HR to confirm which entity is sponsoring you before your employer files Form I-129.
Plan around the October 1 start date for cap-subject filings
If your employer is cap-subject, your H-1B can't start before October 1 of the fiscal year. Hotel and restaurant groups with timing-sensitive kitchen staffing need to factor this into your onboarding, especially for seasonal openings.
H-1B Visa Chef De Partie: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chef De Partie role actually qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but the job description has to establish that the role requires specialized culinary knowledge at a degree level, not just cooking experience. A generic line cook position won't qualify. Fine dining establishments and luxury hotel groups typically write Chef De Partie job descriptions that meet USCIS specialty occupation standards by requiring formal culinary education in a specific discipline.
What if my culinary training came from a two-year program, not a four-year degree?
USCIS accepts combinations of education and work experience as equivalent to a bachelor's degree. The standard is three years of progressive, specialized experience for each missing year of education. A two-year culinary diploma plus six years of documented station-specific kitchen experience can satisfy the requirement if your employer's petition explains the equivalency clearly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Chef De Partie roles?
Luxury hotel chains, high-end resort operators, Michelin-recognized restaurant groups, and large hospitality management companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Independent restaurants rarely go through the process. You can browse active Chef De Partie roles at verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with LCA filing history.
How does prevailing wage work for a Chef De Partie H-1B petition?
Your employer must certify with DOL that your wage meets the prevailing rate for Chef De Partie in your specific metro area. Wage levels run from Level 1 (entry) to Level 4 (expert), and your job duties determine which level applies. A Level 1 petition for a role with supervisory responsibilities is a common RFE trigger. Check the OFLC Wage Search to see the applicable range before your employer files.
Can I change employers while on H-1B as a Chef De Partie?
Yes, and you can start with the new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, under AC21 portability rules. The new employer must be H-1B eligible, file Form I-129 with the correct wage documentation, and obtain a new certified LCA from DOL before or alongside the petition filing. Your status transfers on the receipt notice date.