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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Get Access To All JobsExecutive Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene
DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene is seeking an Executive Chef ready to take ownership of a well-positioned hotel and shape its culinary direction with purpose and creativity. This role offers the opportunity to lead both restaurant and banquet operations, supporting everything from local gatherings to group events with a focus on quality, consistency, and approachability. As Executive Chef, you’ll have the platform to refresh menus, strengthen kitchen operations, and build a cohesive, motivated team that takes pride in what they deliver. It’s an ideal fit for a chef who enjoys making meaningful improvements, connecting with the local market, and creating experiences that keep guests coming back.
What will I be doing?
As Executive Chef, you would be responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Direct and oversee all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
- Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with Director of Food and Beverage
- Interact with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
- Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation
- Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
- Recruit, interview and train team members
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the World. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel
- Parental leave to support new parents
- 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
- Career growth and development
- Recognition and rewards programs
Executive Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene
DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene is seeking an Executive Chef ready to take ownership of a well-positioned hotel and shape its culinary direction with purpose and creativity. This role offers the opportunity to lead both restaurant and banquet operations, supporting everything from local gatherings to group events with a focus on quality, consistency, and approachability. As Executive Chef, you’ll have the platform to refresh menus, strengthen kitchen operations, and build a cohesive, motivated team that takes pride in what they deliver. It’s an ideal fit for a chef who enjoys making meaningful improvements, connecting with the local market, and creating experiences that keep guests coming back.
What will I be doing?
As Executive Chef, you would be responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Direct and oversee all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
- Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with Director of Food and Beverage
- Interact with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
- Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation
- Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
- Recruit, interview and train team members
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the World. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel
- Parental leave to support new parents
- 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
- Career growth and development
- Recognition and rewards programs
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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.
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