H-2B Visa Chef Jobs
Chef jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at U.S. resorts, hotels, and seasonal restaurants that can't find enough qualified local kitchen staff. Employers must obtain DOL labor certification before filing, and the 66,000 annual cap fills fast, so timing your application to the winter or summer allocation cycle is critical.
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Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Sous Chef to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!
What's in it for you? When you join SHG you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:
- Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
- Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
- Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
- 401k Plan + Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!
OUR COMPANY:
Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and adjacent areas
- Creative menu planning to adjust to guest needs
- Overseeing food preparation
- Checking quality of food deliveries
- Ordering all food and cleaning supplies and maintaining proper supply levels
- Maintaining costs within budget levels
- Administrative tasks as required including invoice management, inventory, ordering, etc.
- Manage labor costs, schedules and productivity
- Hiring, coaching and disciplining direct reports
- Interacting positively and professionally with guests to resolve issues
- Acting as Manager on duty as required
- Perform various other duties as assigned by leadership to meet business objectives
- Open Availability required including nights, weekends, & holidays
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a culinary leadership role
- Food safety certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to multi-task
- Team player
- Ability to exceed expectations of guests
The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
Compensation: 60,000-70,000
Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Sous Chef to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!
What's in it for you? When you join SHG you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:
- Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
- Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
- Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
- 401k Plan + Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!
OUR COMPANY:
Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and adjacent areas
- Creative menu planning to adjust to guest needs
- Overseeing food preparation
- Checking quality of food deliveries
- Ordering all food and cleaning supplies and maintaining proper supply levels
- Maintaining costs within budget levels
- Administrative tasks as required including invoice management, inventory, ordering, etc.
- Manage labor costs, schedules and productivity
- Hiring, coaching and disciplining direct reports
- Interacting positively and professionally with guests to resolve issues
- Acting as Manager on duty as required
- Perform various other duties as assigned by leadership to meet business objectives
- Open Availability required including nights, weekends, & holidays
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a culinary leadership role
- Food safety certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to multi-task
- Team player
- Ability to exceed expectations of guests
The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
Compensation: 60,000-70,000
Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Chef
Document your culinary credentials before applying
Compile proof of formal culinary training, certifications, and prior kitchen leadership roles before you approach any employer. H-2B visa employers filing for chef positions must justify the specialty need, and a clear credential package strengthens their DOL application on your behalf.
Target resorts and lodges with seasonal kitchen operations
Ski resorts, beach hotels, and summer camps run predictable off-peak closures that make them natural H-2B filers. These employers typically open recruitment six to nine months before their busy season, well ahead of DOL's certification deadlines.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter chef openings by employers with confirmed H-2B sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to restaurants that list 'visa assistance' vaguely but have never completed a DOL temporary labor certification for kitchen roles.
Confirm your role qualifies under the right SOC code
Your employer files the labor certification under a specific occupational code, and chef roles can fall under different SOC classifications. Check the O*NET profile for your actual job duties to confirm the employer is filing under the correct category before signing an offer.
Understand the cap timing before accepting an offer
The 33,000 summer-half visas open October 1 and the winter-half opens April 1. If your employer misses the filing window for your start date, USCIS will reject the petition. Confirm your employer has already submitted the DOL certification before you give notice at your current job.
Ask your employer about E-Verify enrollment upfront
Some states require H-2B employers to use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. Confirm your employer is enrolled before your arrival, since gaps in that process can delay your ability to start work on the scheduled date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Chef jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find chef positions with confirmed H-2B sponsorship. Unlike general job boards, Migrate Mate filters listings by employers with verified temporary labor certification history, so you're not wasting applications on kitchens that have never navigated the DOL filing process. Search by role and season to match your availability to open positions.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect my chances as a Chef applicant?
USCIS issues only 66,000 H-2B visas each fiscal year, split into two allotments of 33,000. Once a cap is hit, USCIS stops accepting petitions for that half-year period. Employers hiring for summer kitchen seasons must file early in the preceding winter. If your employer files late or the cap fills before your petition is processed, you'll need to wait for the next allocation cycle.
Does my culinary experience outside the U.S. count toward H-2B eligibility as a Chef?
Yes. H-2B eligibility doesn't require U.S. work history. What matters is that your employer demonstrates a legitimate temporary need for your skills and that you're from a country on the DOL-designated list of eligible nationalities. Foreign culinary credentials, training certificates, and documented kitchen leadership roles all support the employer's temporary labor certification filing with DOL.
Can my H-2B Chef job lead to a different visa status later?
H-2B is strictly a temporary, nonimmigrant classification with no direct path to permanent residency built in. You must maintain a residence abroad and demonstrate nonimmigrant intent. Some H-2B workers later pursue employer-sponsored immigrant visas through separate petitions, but that process is independent of H-2B and requires the employer to file entirely different paperwork with USCIS.