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Private Chef jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship exist, but employers must structure the role around degree-level culinary expertise to meet USCIS specialty occupation standards. Positions at private estates, executive households, and luxury hospitality groups are most likely to qualify. Finding the right employer is the critical first step.
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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Executive Chef is involved with all aspects of the culinary operations, encompassing operational duties and financial responsibilities, providing leadership and management of kitchen staff, and growing and developing the product and profitability of food items. The Executive Chef is an ambassador of the culinary program and, as such, plays an integral role in the development of the brand.
This role will pay a yearly salary of $115,000 - $145,000. Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead all back-of-house operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency
- Execute menu standards with precision while maintaining speed and flow during service
- Train, develop, and inspire a high-performing culinary team
- Partner with leadership on menu development, seasonal updates, and plating standards
- Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets the highest standards of presentation and taste
- Manage labor, food cost, ordering, and inventory with strong financial discipline
- Build systems and structure to support a high-volume, high-expectation environment
- Maintain best-in-class cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
- Be a visible, hands-on leader during service—calm, focused, and in control
- Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of food
- Ensure that all BOH operations adhere to proper safety and sanitation standards
- Understand and operate within cost guidelines and targets
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties, including operations reports, financial documentation, standard operating procedures, and safety and sanitation checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation
- Be able to multi-task and work at an efficient pace to keep up with business needs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–5+ years in an executive chef or chef de cuisine role in premium, high-volume restaurants
- Experience in modern luxury, high-style, or chef-driven concepts
- Strong foundation in technique, organization, and execution under pressure
- Proven ability to manage and develop kitchen teams at scale
- Deep understanding of cost control, purchasing, and kitchen financials
- Ability to balance creativity with consistency and operational discipline
- Strong communication and leadership skills—clear, direct, and team-focused
- Experience with opening restaurants or building new teams preferred
- Passion for being part of a concept that blends culinary excellence with a larger guest experience
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Executive Chef is involved with all aspects of the culinary operations, encompassing operational duties and financial responsibilities, providing leadership and management of kitchen staff, and growing and developing the product and profitability of food items. The Executive Chef is an ambassador of the culinary program and, as such, plays an integral role in the development of the brand.
This role will pay a yearly salary of $115,000 - $145,000. Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead all back-of-house operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency
- Execute menu standards with precision while maintaining speed and flow during service
- Train, develop, and inspire a high-performing culinary team
- Partner with leadership on menu development, seasonal updates, and plating standards
- Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets the highest standards of presentation and taste
- Manage labor, food cost, ordering, and inventory with strong financial discipline
- Build systems and structure to support a high-volume, high-expectation environment
- Maintain best-in-class cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
- Be a visible, hands-on leader during service—calm, focused, and in control
- Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of food
- Ensure that all BOH operations adhere to proper safety and sanitation standards
- Understand and operate within cost guidelines and targets
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties, including operations reports, financial documentation, standard operating procedures, and safety and sanitation checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation
- Be able to multi-task and work at an efficient pace to keep up with business needs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–5+ years in an executive chef or chef de cuisine role in premium, high-volume restaurants
- Experience in modern luxury, high-style, or chef-driven concepts
- Strong foundation in technique, organization, and execution under pressure
- Proven ability to manage and develop kitchen teams at scale
- Deep understanding of cost control, purchasing, and kitchen financials
- Ability to balance creativity with consistency and operational discipline
- Strong communication and leadership skills—clear, direct, and team-focused
- Experience with opening restaurants or building new teams preferred
- Passion for being part of a concept that blends culinary excellence with a larger guest experience
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Private Chef
Frame your credentials around culinary degrees
A bachelor's degree in culinary arts or a closely related field strengthens specialty occupation eligibility. Gather transcripts, any culinary school credentials, and professional certifications now so your employer's immigration attorney can build the strongest possible I-129 petition.
Search LCA filings to find sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to browse Private Chef roles at employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This cuts out guesswork and surfaces households, hospitality groups, and estates that have already navigated the sponsorship process.
Target employers who define the role with degree requirements
Luxury estates, C-suite households, and high-end private clubs routinely hire Private Chefs with formal culinary degrees and expect menu development, nutrition planning, and staff supervision duties. These structured job descriptions are what USCIS scrutinizes when evaluating specialty occupation status.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your location before filing the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level tied to your SOC code and metropolitan area so there are no surprises at the LCA stage.
Confirm a separate LCA for each worksite address
If you cook at a primary residence and a vacation property, each location requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before work begins there. Confirm this with your employer's attorney early since multi-property arrangements are common in private chef placements and frequently overlooked.
File premium processing to protect your start date
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For private household employers unfamiliar with immigration timelines, this reduces the risk of a delayed petition derailing your negotiated start date and gives both sides a predictable window to plan.
H-1B Visa Private Chef: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Private Chef role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. USCIS requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as culinary arts or food science. Employers can meet this standard by structuring the role around degree-level responsibilities, including menu development, nutritional planning, and culinary staff management, and by requiring a formal culinary degree as a minimum qualification in the job description.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Private Chefs?
Sponsorship is most common among private estates, executive households, luxury hospitality groups, and corporate dining programs that treat the position as a professional role requiring specialized culinary education. These employers are more likely to have existing relationships with immigration attorneys and prior LCA filing experience. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to narrow your search to organizations that have already filed LCAs for similar roles.
How long does H-1B status last for a Private Chef position?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically requires an approved immigrant petition or a pending green card application that meets specific milestones. Extensions beyond the six-year cap are not automatic and depend on the employer actively pursuing permanent residence sponsorship.
What happens if I work at multiple locations for the same employer?
Each distinct worksite address requires its own certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before you begin work there. If you cook at a primary residence on weekdays and a weekend property in a different metro area, your employer must file separate LCAs for each location. Failing to cover all worksites is a compliance violation that can jeopardize your status and the employer's ability to sponsor future petitions.
How do I find Private Chef employers who already understand H-1B sponsorship?
Targeting employers with prior LCA filing history is the most efficient approach since they have already worked through DOL certification and know what USCIS requires for the job description. Inexperienced employers often underestimate the documentation burden and withdraw sponsorship late in the process. Migrate Mate surfaces Private Chef roles at employers with verified H-1B filing history, so you can focus your outreach on households and organizations that have done this before.