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Culinary Manager jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship exist at hotel groups, contract food service companies, and large restaurant chains that structure the role around a hospitality management or culinary arts degree. H-1B status is granted in three-year increments, up to a six-year maximum, while your employer maintains active sponsorship.
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NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.
Purpose of Position
The Culinary Experience Regional Manager is responsible for overseeing daily catering logistics operations and management of supplier performance for their assigned territory. Reporting to and collaborating with the NetJets Quality & Standards Executive Chef, the Culinary Experience Regional Manager will continuously improve and execute an inflight catering supply chain strategy to elevate the NetJets InFlight Dining experience from infancy to execution. Through ongoing process, standards, and training improvement with the Quality & Standards Executive Chef; the Culinary Experience Regional Manager will ensure execution throughout the supplier network from the supplier's kitchen through product delivery to our Owners and Crewmembers. Responsibilities will include safety compliance and quality auditing, training execution, supplier performance management, supply chain process solutions, and new initiative support. The Culinary Experience Regional Manager will support the overall mission of the InFlight Dining strategy and successful delivery of catering for Owners and Crewmembers.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Regional management of all catering suppliers within their respective territories
- Development and enforcement of processes to ensure quality control and consistency within our daily operations and throughout the entire supply chain
- Supplier management including supplier training, compliance, auditing, coaching, and development. This will include on-site support for suppliers when needed
- Maintain an intimate knowledge of the aviation catering food and beverage supplier market, proactively identifying efficiencies associated with all products and ingredients required to execute the NetJets InFlight Dining mission: providing unmatched cuisine and dining experiences at an exceptional value through a commitment to safety, quality, effective communication, performance excellence, process efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Operate as a brand ambassador for the NetJets InFlight Dining program; providing knowledge and guidance to ultimately foster positive working relationships throughout our supplier network in an effort to drive accountability and quality on a daily basis
- Partner with the Quality and Standards Executive Chef to evaluate product delivery for consistency; taking aesthetics, plating, quantity, and more into consideration
- Using analyzed data and a defined strategy, provide proactive feedback to suppliers based on established requirements, specifications, and expectations set by Quality and Standards Executive Chef
Note:
It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.
Education
Bachelor's in Hospitality
Certifications and Licenses
Years of Experience
4-6 years of experience
Core Competencies
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Service-Oriented
- Strives For Positive Results
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)
- Ability to collaborate with multiple teams in complex operations
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
- Inventory management experience
- Ability to develop and manage training materials
- Proven supplier management skills
- In-depth understanding of business aviation & associated operations
- Demonstrated leadership skills with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Strong ability to successfully execute projects and programs
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to travel on a frequent basis 50-75%
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Culinary experience preferred but not mandatory
- ServSafe Management certification preferred, obtained within 90 days of start date
How NetJets Supports You
NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers.
Our comprehensive suite of benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
- Wellness Programs & Discounts
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave of Absence
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
- 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute through standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions matched by NetJets. Super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match.
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Family & Caregiving Support
Location:
West Palm Beach, FL, US, 33406
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Join the NetJets Team
NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.
Purpose of Position
The Culinary Experience Regional Manager is responsible for overseeing daily catering logistics operations and management of supplier performance for their assigned territory. Reporting to and collaborating with the NetJets Quality & Standards Executive Chef, the Culinary Experience Regional Manager will continuously improve and execute an inflight catering supply chain strategy to elevate the NetJets InFlight Dining experience from infancy to execution. Through ongoing process, standards, and training improvement with the Quality & Standards Executive Chef; the Culinary Experience Regional Manager will ensure execution throughout the supplier network from the supplier's kitchen through product delivery to our Owners and Crewmembers. Responsibilities will include safety compliance and quality auditing, training execution, supplier performance management, supply chain process solutions, and new initiative support. The Culinary Experience Regional Manager will support the overall mission of the InFlight Dining strategy and successful delivery of catering for Owners and Crewmembers.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Regional management of all catering suppliers within their respective territories
- Development and enforcement of processes to ensure quality control and consistency within our daily operations and throughout the entire supply chain
- Supplier management including supplier training, compliance, auditing, coaching, and development. This will include on-site support for suppliers when needed
- Maintain an intimate knowledge of the aviation catering food and beverage supplier market, proactively identifying efficiencies associated with all products and ingredients required to execute the NetJets InFlight Dining mission: providing unmatched cuisine and dining experiences at an exceptional value through a commitment to safety, quality, effective communication, performance excellence, process efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Operate as a brand ambassador for the NetJets InFlight Dining program; providing knowledge and guidance to ultimately foster positive working relationships throughout our supplier network in an effort to drive accountability and quality on a daily basis
- Partner with the Quality and Standards Executive Chef to evaluate product delivery for consistency; taking aesthetics, plating, quantity, and more into consideration
- Using analyzed data and a defined strategy, provide proactive feedback to suppliers based on established requirements, specifications, and expectations set by Quality and Standards Executive Chef
Note:
It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.
Education
Bachelor's in Hospitality
Certifications and Licenses
Years of Experience
4-6 years of experience
Core Competencies
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Service-Oriented
- Strives For Positive Results
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)
- Ability to collaborate with multiple teams in complex operations
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
- Inventory management experience
- Ability to develop and manage training materials
- Proven supplier management skills
- In-depth understanding of business aviation & associated operations
- Demonstrated leadership skills with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Strong ability to successfully execute projects and programs
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to travel on a frequent basis 50-75%
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Culinary experience preferred but not mandatory
- ServSafe Management certification preferred, obtained within 90 days of start date
How NetJets Supports You
NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers.
Our comprehensive suite of benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
- Wellness Programs & Discounts
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave of Absence
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
- 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute through standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions matched by NetJets. Super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match.
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Family & Caregiving Support
Location:
West Palm Beach, FL, US, 33406
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Culinary Manager
Build a degree-equivalent portfolio first
Gather transcripts, credential evaluations, and job descriptions that tie your culinary arts or hospitality management degree directly to management-level duties. USCIS scrutinizes Culinary Manager petitions closely, so the degree-to-role connection must be explicit in every document.
Target contract food service and hotel employers
Large contract food service operators and hotel management companies file LCAs regularly for Culinary Manager roles built around hospitality degrees. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B filing history in food service and hospitality management.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you during offer negotiations.
Confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Ask prospective employers whether their Culinary Manager job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a directly related field. Without that requirement stated clearly, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
Verify a separate LCA covers each worksite
If your role involves managing kitchens at multiple locations, each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL before you work there. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel that all current and anticipated locations are covered before your start date.
Review O*NET duties before your petition is drafted
The O*NET occupation profile for Food Service Managers lists specific degree-level competencies your employer can reference in the I-129 petition. Cross-checking your actual job duties against that profile strengthens the specialty occupation argument and reduces RFE risk.
H-1B Visa Culinary Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Culinary Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A Culinary Manager position qualifies only when the employer genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a directly related field as a minimum condition for the job. If the posting accepts any degree or substitutes experience freely, USCIS is likely to challenge specialty occupation status. Employers who want to sponsor must structure the role around degree-level duties and state that requirement unambiguously in the job description and LCA.
What types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Culinary Managers?
Hotel management companies, large contract food service operators, and casino resort groups are the employers most consistently filing H-1B petitions for Culinary Manager roles, because they already maintain in-house immigration infrastructure and routinely hire hospitality graduates. Independent restaurants almost never sponsor H-1B visas due to the legal and administrative costs involved. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history in hospitality and food service on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a Culinary Manager position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended once for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if your employer has begun a green card process on your behalf and certain PERM or I-140 milestones have been reached. Your status is tied to continued employment with the sponsoring employer in the approved role.
What happens to my H-1B status if I transfer to a different restaurant or kitchen location within the same company?
Each new worksite that falls outside the geographic area covered by your current certified LCA requires a new LCA filed with DOL and potentially an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin working there. This applies even when you stay with the same employer. Transfers within the same metropolitan statistical area covered by your existing LCA generally do not require an amendment, but confirm that determination with your employer's immigration attorney before relocating.
Can my employer use the H-1B cap exemption to hire me as a Culinary Manager?
Cap-exempt H-1B filings are limited to employers that are institutions of higher education, affiliated nonprofits, nonprofit research organizations, or governmental research organizations. A hotel, food service company, or restaurant group does not qualify for cap exemption, so your petition would be subject to the annual H-1B cap. The selection rules for cap-subject petitions have changed recently, and USCIS publishes current guidance on its website.