H-2B Visa Banquet Cook Jobs
Banquet Cook jobs are among the most reliably sponsored H-2B visa roles in U.S. hospitality, with hotels, resorts, and event venues filing for seasonal workers every winter and summer cycle. Employers must secure DOL labor certification before petitioning USCIS, so finding a position with confirmed H-2B visa sponsorship before the cap fills is essential.
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Located within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, Hyatt Regency Columbus redefines the modern hotel experience. We offer 633 renovated guest rooms and spacious suites and 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. We are connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and steps to the Short North Arts District, ours is the hotel in which to meet and play in downtown Columbus.
Are you ready?
Because we are looking for a Banquet Cook!
This is a full-time role with a typical schedule of AM-mid-shift coverage - typical shift is 5:30am-2pm.
ROLE
- Produce a consistent, quality product that meets and exceeds the guests’ expectations in a timely manner
- Professional knowledge of cooking ingredients, procedures and experience in the culinary world
- This position will work single stations in the kitchen and require significant supervision and training
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized workspace
- Responsible for communicating and working successfully in a team environment
- This position also assists other cooks to ensure that Event Orders are prepped and prepared
- This role will require use of ovens, fryers, flat tops, tilt skillets, and steamers to produce and mix hot food items for banquets ranging from 10 people to 1,000
- Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation
- Demonstrates Hyatt Values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, Wellbeing
Experience
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced, team oriented, environment
- Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred
- 1-3 years of previous banquet line experience preferred
- Capable of standing for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills
- Able to work single station in the kitchen
- Takes pride in a job well done
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including, weekends, mornings, evenings, and holidays
- A fun and energized person with a creative mindset
- Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
General Perks:
- An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best
- Discounts at Hyatt hotels globally and 50% Discounts at our F&B outlets
- Discounted flight program
- Uniform provided and laundry is taken care of in house
- Free COTA Bus Pass
- Free meals, Family Events, and Recognition Celebrations
- Discounted monthly parking passes for Downtown parking
- Take pride in working for a company that is in the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE
YOUR MINDSET
- A team player with a good portion of personality
- Enthusiasm and a hands-on mentality
- A true representative of the company to customers, employees, and the public
- A team player with a hands-on mentality and a love for hospitality
- A true support for our customers
Are WE what YOU are looking for?
If the answer is YES, then please send us your Resume and all the reasons why WE are what YOU are looking for!
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.
SUMMARY
Located within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, Hyatt Regency Columbus redefines the modern hotel experience. We offer 633 renovated guest rooms and spacious suites and 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. We are connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and steps to the Short North Arts District, ours is the hotel in which to meet and play in downtown Columbus.
Are you ready?
Because we are looking for a Banquet Cook!
This is a full-time role with a typical schedule of AM-mid-shift coverage - typical shift is 5:30am-2pm.
ROLE
- Produce a consistent, quality product that meets and exceeds the guests’ expectations in a timely manner
- Professional knowledge of cooking ingredients, procedures and experience in the culinary world
- This position will work single stations in the kitchen and require significant supervision and training
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized workspace
- Responsible for communicating and working successfully in a team environment
- This position also assists other cooks to ensure that Event Orders are prepped and prepared
- This role will require use of ovens, fryers, flat tops, tilt skillets, and steamers to produce and mix hot food items for banquets ranging from 10 people to 1,000
- Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation
- Demonstrates Hyatt Values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, Wellbeing
Experience
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced, team oriented, environment
- Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred
- 1-3 years of previous banquet line experience preferred
- Capable of standing for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills
- Able to work single station in the kitchen
- Takes pride in a job well done
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including, weekends, mornings, evenings, and holidays
- A fun and energized person with a creative mindset
- Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
General Perks:
- An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best
- Discounts at Hyatt hotels globally and 50% Discounts at our F&B outlets
- Discounted flight program
- Uniform provided and laundry is taken care of in house
- Free COTA Bus Pass
- Free meals, Family Events, and Recognition Celebrations
- Discounted monthly parking passes for Downtown parking
- Take pride in working for a company that is in the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE
YOUR MINDSET
- A team player with a good portion of personality
- Enthusiasm and a hands-on mentality
- A true representative of the company to customers, employees, and the public
- A team player with a hands-on mentality and a love for hospitality
- A true support for our customers
Are WE what YOU are looking for?
If the answer is YES, then please send us your Resume and all the reasons why WE are what YOU are looking for!
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Banquet Cook
Document your catering and banquet experience
Compile employment records, chef references, and any food handler certifications before applying. H-2B employers need to demonstrate the temporary nature of the role, and your prior banquet kitchen experience strengthens the employer's DOL filing.
Target resort and hotel groups with recurring H-2B filings
Large seasonal resorts and convention hotel groups file H-2B petitions every cycle rather than just occasionally. Prioritizing employers with an established sponsorship history means the labor certification and USCIS petition process is already familiar to their HR teams.
Search verified H-2B banquet cook openings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters listings by verified H-2B sponsorship status, so you're not applying blindly to employers who haven't confirmed they'll file. Use it to find banquet cook roles at properties that have already secured or are actively pursuing DOL certification.
Apply well before the January and July cap deadlines
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into two halves: 33,000 for October through March start dates and 33,000 for April through September. Banquet cook demand peaks around holidays, so employers in high-volume event markets exhaust their cap allocation quickly.
Confirm the employer has filed the labor certification with DOL
Before accepting any offer, ask whether the employer has already submitted or received certification from DOL through the Foreign Labor Application Gateway. An offer without a certified application in progress offers no guarantee of sponsorship.
Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled before you arrive
H-2B workers must be authorized through E-Verify once on-site. Confirming your employer is actively enrolled before you travel avoids onboarding delays that can affect your first scheduled banquet shifts and your immigration record.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find banquet cook jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search banquet cook openings that include confirmed H-2B sponsorship. Standard job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored listings without filtering, which wastes time. Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively filing or approved for H-2B labor certification, so you can focus on roles where sponsorship is already part of the offer.
How does the H-2B cap affect banquet cook hiring timelines?
The H-2B program allows 66,000 visas annually, split evenly between the two fiscal half-years. Banquet cook demand clusters around holiday event seasons, meaning employers in resort markets often reach their allocation within days of USCIS opening the filing window. Starting your search three to four months before your intended start date gives employers enough runway to complete the DOL labor certification and USCIS petition before cap numbers close.
What credentials do I need to qualify as an H-2B banquet cook?
H-2B does not require a formal culinary degree, but employers must demonstrate to DOL that the role is genuinely temporary and that no qualified U.S. workers are available. In practice, banquet cook applicants benefit from documented prior experience in high-volume kitchen environments, food safety certifications, and references from previous banquet or catering employers that confirm your role-specific skills.
Can I change banquet cook employers while on H-2B status?
H-2B status is employer-specific, meaning your authorization is tied to the petitioning employer named in the USCIS approval. Changing employers mid-season requires the new employer to file a separate H-2B petition and receive approval before you begin work. Gaps between employment are not permitted, so any employer transition must be planned carefully and coordinated with USCIS.