H-2B Visa Executive Chef Jobs
Executive Chef jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at seasonal resorts, hotels, and hospitality venues across the U.S. Employers must secure DOL labor certification before filing, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills fast, so timing your application to the correct winter or summer allocation matters.
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Situated next door to each other on 44th Street in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Millennium Premier and Millennium Times Square both offer desirable locations steps from the excitement of Times Square, Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, and Rockefeller Center. Millennium Premier, newly-renovated Four-Star boutique-style hotel, features 124 well-appointed rooms and a private lounge exclusively for guests. Millennium Times Square features 626 spacious guest rooms and suites, some with views of Times Square, function space, and the newly-renovated Restaurant and Bar will be re-opening in the Fall 2026.
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Millennium Broadway is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of one of Times Square's most exciting dining destinations. Inspired by the energy, creativity, and sophistication of New York City, Velvet Rouge blends elevated American comfort cuisine with bold flavors, shareable plates, and an atmosphere that transitions seamlessly from pre-theater dining to late-night cocktails and social experiences.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for all culinary operations, including breakfast, all-day dining, private events, and seasonal programming. This leader will create memorable guest experiences through innovative menu development, exceptional execution, and a commitment to quality, while fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence.
We're looking for a chef who understands that today's guests seek more than a meal—they seek an experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has the creativity to develop dishes that are approachable, memorable, and worthy of one of the world's most iconic destinations.
You are an inspiring leader who balances innovation with consistency, embraces collaboration, and is driven to create a restaurant that becomes a must-visit dining destination for both hotel guests and New Yorkers alike.
Located in the heart of Broadway, Velvet Rouge is a destination where elevated hospitality, imaginative cocktails, and vibrant social dining come together. This is an opportunity to lead the guest-facing experience of a signature restaurant and bar while helping establish one of Manhattan's premier lifestyle dining destinations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the culinary vision and day-to-day operations of Velvet Rouge Restaurant, Banquets, Hotel lounge, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Develop seasonal menus featuring elevated American cuisine inspired by New York City's diverse culinary landscape.
- Create bold, shareable dishes that complement the restaurant's vibrant cocktail program and social dining experience.
- Oversee breakfast buffet and à la carte breakfast service, all-day dining, lounge offerings, and private event menus.
- Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to deliver innovative culinary experiences that drive guest engagement and revenue.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food safety, sanitation, product quality, and operational execution.
- Manage food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen profitability while maintaining premium guest experiences.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a talented culinary team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Build strong relationships with local vendors and source high-quality, seasonal ingredients whenever possible.
- Continuously identify opportunities to enhance menus, improve efficiency, and elevate the overall dining experience.
Qualifications
Minimum five years of Executive Chef experience in an upscale hotel, lifestyle hotel, or high-volume independent restaurant.
Strong background in contemporary American cuisine with global influences.
Demonstrated success in menu development, culinary innovation, and financial management.
Experience leading breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet operations.
Proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing culinary teams.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Culinary degree preferred; ServSafe Certification required or obtainable upon hire.
Compensation Type: Yearly
Location:
Situated next door to each other on 44th Street in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Millennium Premier and Millennium Times Square both offer desirable locations steps from the excitement of Times Square, Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, and Rockefeller Center. Millennium Premier, newly-renovated Four-Star boutique-style hotel, features 124 well-appointed rooms and a private lounge exclusively for guests. Millennium Times Square features 626 spacious guest rooms and suites, some with views of Times Square, function space, and the newly-renovated Restaurant and Bar will be re-opening in the Fall 2026.
Overview:
Millennium Broadway is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of one of Times Square's most exciting dining destinations. Inspired by the energy, creativity, and sophistication of New York City, Velvet Rouge blends elevated American comfort cuisine with bold flavors, shareable plates, and an atmosphere that transitions seamlessly from pre-theater dining to late-night cocktails and social experiences.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for all culinary operations, including breakfast, all-day dining, private events, and seasonal programming. This leader will create memorable guest experiences through innovative menu development, exceptional execution, and a commitment to quality, while fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence.
We're looking for a chef who understands that today's guests seek more than a meal—they seek an experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has the creativity to develop dishes that are approachable, memorable, and worthy of one of the world's most iconic destinations.
You are an inspiring leader who balances innovation with consistency, embraces collaboration, and is driven to create a restaurant that becomes a must-visit dining destination for both hotel guests and New Yorkers alike.
Located in the heart of Broadway, Velvet Rouge is a destination where elevated hospitality, imaginative cocktails, and vibrant social dining come together. This is an opportunity to lead the guest-facing experience of a signature restaurant and bar while helping establish one of Manhattan's premier lifestyle dining destinations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the culinary vision and day-to-day operations of Velvet Rouge Restaurant, Banquets, Hotel lounge, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Develop seasonal menus featuring elevated American cuisine inspired by New York City's diverse culinary landscape.
- Create bold, shareable dishes that complement the restaurant's vibrant cocktail program and social dining experience.
- Oversee breakfast buffet and à la carte breakfast service, all-day dining, lounge offerings, and private event menus.
- Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to deliver innovative culinary experiences that drive guest engagement and revenue.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food safety, sanitation, product quality, and operational execution.
- Manage food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen profitability while maintaining premium guest experiences.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a talented culinary team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Build strong relationships with local vendors and source high-quality, seasonal ingredients whenever possible.
- Continuously identify opportunities to enhance menus, improve efficiency, and elevate the overall dining experience.
Qualifications
Minimum five years of Executive Chef experience in an upscale hotel, lifestyle hotel, or high-volume independent restaurant.
Strong background in contemporary American cuisine with global influences.
Demonstrated success in menu development, culinary innovation, and financial management.
Experience leading breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet operations.
Proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing culinary teams.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Culinary degree preferred; ServSafe Certification required or obtainable upon hire.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Executive Chef
Document your culinary credentials early
Gather diplomas, professional certifications, and employment letters that confirm your executive-level kitchen experience before you approach any employer. H-2B visa petitions require your employer to demonstrate your qualifications, so having a complete credential package ready shortens the filing timeline.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Look up the prevailing wage for Executive Chef roles in the specific county where the job is located. Your employer must pay at least that wage in the Labor Condition Application, and knowing the figure before you negotiate protects you from underpayment.
Target employers with a documented seasonal operating pattern
H-2B certification requires the employer to prove temporary need, so ski resorts, beach hotels, and summer festival venues are your strongest targets. Properties that open and close on a fixed seasonal schedule already satisfy DOL's temporary-need standard, making your petition easier to certify.
Find H-2B sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Executive Chef roles filtered by H-2B visa sponsorship history. Seeing which employers have filed before helps you focus your outreach on kitchens already familiar with the DOL certification process rather than educating a first-time sponsor.
Confirm your employer files before the cap deadline
The 33,000-visa summer allocation and 33,000-visa winter allocation each open on specific DOL filing dates. Ask your prospective employer when they plan to submit their temporary labor certification and I-129 petition so your application lands before USCIS reaches the cap.
Verify your job description matches H-2B non-agricultural criteria
Executive Chef roles at food-service operations qualify under H-2B as a non-agricultural temporary position, but the job duties in your offer letter must align with O*NET's occupation profile for the role. Review that profile with your employer before the DOL certification is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Executive Chef jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Executive Chef openings filtered specifically for H-2B visa sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who have already committed to the DOL certification process. Reaching out to seasonal resorts, boutique hotels, and event-driven hospitality venues directly also works well because those employers rely on the H-2B program each year and understand the timeline.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect Executive Chef applicants?
USCIS issues no more than 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, divided into two allocations of 33,000 each for the winter and summer seasons. Caps are regularly reached, sometimes within days of opening. Your employer must file the DOL temporary labor certification and then the I-129 petition early enough that USCIS receives it before the allocation closes for your target start date.
Does an Executive Chef role qualify as a specialty occupation under H-2B?
H-2B is not a specialty-occupation visa; it covers temporary non-agricultural workers in roles that do not require a U.S. bachelor's degree as a minimum entry requirement. Executive Chef positions qualify because the employer can demonstrate temporary or seasonal need for the role at that specific property, not because the position requires a degree in a specific academic field.
What documents does a sponsoring employer need to file an H-2B petition for an Executive Chef?
The employer must first obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL by filing through the FLAG system, advertising the position domestically, and proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. After certification, they file Form I-129 with USCIS along with your credential documentation, the certified labor certification, and evidence of the property's seasonal operating pattern.