H-2B Visa Chef De Partie Jobs
Chef De Partie jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at seasonal resorts, ski lodges, and hospitality groups that rely on temporary foreign kitchen staff each season. Employers must file a DOL temporary labor certification before sponsoring you, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application early is critical.
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INTRODUCTION
Stir up something good in the Rockies!
Now Hiring for a Full-time Year-Round Position
OBJECTIVES:
Responsible for the preparation, execution, and maintenance of assigned station scheduled for. Candidate must follow company directed specifications by performing the following duties.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn and grow as an individual and team player.
- Ability to accept, digest, and apply constructive criticisms from leadership or trainer for the overall good of the individual and brand.
- Ensures all materials and supplies are available.
- Sets up each station according to established guidelines and requirements to ensure guest experience.
- Ensures that all foods are prepared according to established recipes and plating guidelines.
- Executes designated preparation stations without support under normal conditions.
- Prepares food by measuring, cutting, peeling, etc. ingredients in accordance with the sales forecast and business level.
- Follows all company HACCP documentation and procedures throughout daily shifts.
- Responsible for daily requisition of non-food and food products.
- Ensures all products are properly received, stored, and maintained in their respective areas, including but not limited to dating, labeling and rotating.
- Assists management in training new Staff Members within department when applicable.
- Maintains safety standards while using knives and other food preparation equipment.
- Restocks and/or breaks down workstation at the conclusion of the shift.
- Stocks all stations as directed and cleans/closes all stations as directed.
- Ensures organization and cleanliness of all coolers, freezers, prep areas, etc.
- Cross-trains on all prep stations and assists those co-workers when needed to meet guest satisfaction.
- Maintains a clean appearance and workstation and assists in overall kitchen cleanliness, including cleaning all station equipment and utensils (flat tops, grills, storage drawers, etc.) at the end of each shift.
- Maintains high-level of knowledge regarding the company’s products and SOP’s.
- Notifies manager/supervisor of low inventory and recommends new inventory; communicates opportunities and concerns.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned or determined by chefs, management or supervisors and moves with a sense of urgency.
- Understands and practices all safety and sanitation practices as defined in the safety program and reports any accidents to management.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures as established in the Staff Member Handbook.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- One year minimum as a line cook in a full-service, high-volume restaurant required; must have knowledge of the cooking techniques utilized in the scope of the prep/line position applying for; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A culinary degree or equivalent preferred but not required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with other departments and outside contacts.
- Ability to complete a heavy workload and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Good judgment and decision-making abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms. The team member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This Job Description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the Chef de Partie and is not intended to be an inclusive list of tasks and expectations. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. I further understand that this Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment and that the company reserves the right to revise and change duties as the need arises.
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Verify your culinary credentials match U.S. standards
H-2B visa officers assess whether your Chef De Partie experience is genuinely temporary and skilled. Gather employment letters, kitchen brigade charts showing your station responsibilities, and any culinary diplomas before approaching employers.
Target employers with seasonal staffing patterns
Resorts, cruise lines, and event caterers that operate on fixed seasonal calendars are the most reliable H-2B sponsors. Their DOL filings reflect recurring seasonal need, which is exactly what the temporary labor certification requires.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Chef De Partie listings by employers with active H-2B filing history, so you're not guessing which kitchens actually sponsor. Use it to identify roles before the cap fills in the first half of the fiscal year.
Apply before the winter cap opens in October
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into two 33,000-visa halves. Start-dates between October 1 and March 31 fall under the winter allocation, which fills fast. Confirm your employer has filed the DOL labor certification at least 60 days before your intended start.
Confirm the employer has filed an approved job order
Before signing any offer, ask whether the employer has received DOL certification for the Chef De Partie position. A signed contract with no certified labor application cannot support your H-2B petition to USCIS.
Cross-check your offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search
DOL requires H-2B employers to pay the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Look up the Chef De Partie SOC code in the OFLC Wage Search yourself so you know whether the offer meets the legal minimum before accepting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Chef De Partie jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It surfaces Chef De Partie listings from employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you can focus on kitchens that have actually gone through the DOL labor certification process before. Seasonal resort groups and lodge operators are the most consistent sponsors, particularly for summer and winter staffing cycles.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect my Chef De Partie application?
USCIS limits H-2B approvals to 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split evenly between winter and summer halves. Once a half-cap fills, USCIS stops accepting petitions for that period. Your employer must time the DOL labor certification filing strategically, and you should confirm their intended start date falls within an uncapped allocation window well before the season begins.
Does my culinary experience abroad count toward H-2B eligibility as a Chef De Partie?
Yes, but your employer must document why the position requires a skilled Chef De Partie and why U.S. workers are unavailable for the role. Foreign culinary experience supports this argument when your employment letters specify your station responsibilities, brigade rank, and the type of cuisine or service volume you managed.
Can I switch employers or kitchens while on an H-2B visa?
H-2B status is employer-specific. If you want to work for a different restaurant or resort, the new employer must file a separate petition with USCIS and obtain its own DOL labor certification for the Chef De Partie role. You can't simply transfer your existing status to a new sponsor without completing that process first.