H-2B Visa Sous Chef Jobs

Sous Chef jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are concentrated in seasonal resort kitchens, cruise-adjacent hospitality venues, and summer destination restaurants that ramp up staffing between April and September. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing with USCIS, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills quickly, so timing your application to the semi-annual release dates is critical.

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Overview

Open Jobs178+
Top Visa TypeH-2B
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$51K
Top LocationBoston, MA
Most JobsAramark

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Hilton
Executive Sous Chef
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Hilton
New 8h ago
Executive Sous Chef
Hilton
Chicago, Illinois
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
$100,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Sr Staffing Services, LLC
Executive Sous Chef
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Sr Staffing Services, LLC
New 20h ago
Executive Sous Chef
Sr Staffing Services, LLC
Amenia, New York
Food Service
Events & Tourism
Event Planning
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Hyatt
Executive Sous Chef
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Hyatt
Added 1d ago
Executive Sous Chef
Hyatt
Miami, Florida
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Highgate
Sous Chef
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Added 1d ago
Sous Chef
Highgate
Charlotte, North Carolina
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Chefs & Cooks
Hospitality Management
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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JW Marriott
Sous Chef
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JW Marriott
Added 2d ago
Sous Chef
JW Marriott
Miami, Florida
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
Customer Service
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
High School
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Sous Chef

Translate your culinary credentials into U.S. equivalents

Foreign culinary diplomas and apprenticeship certificates aren't automatically recognized stateside. Get your credentials evaluated by a NACES-member agency before applying so your employer's H-2B visa petition reflects verified qualifications that satisfy DOL's temporary labor certification documentation requirements.

Target resorts with proven H-2B filing history

Search for Sous Chef roles at seasonal resorts, ski lodges, and summer camps that have filed H-2B petitions in prior years. Repeat filers already understand the DOL process, which shortens your onboarding timeline and reduces the risk of a first-time employer error derailing your petition.

Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to find Sous Chef openings filtered by employers with documented H-2B sponsorship history. This cuts out hospitality listings where visa support is ambiguous and connects you directly to kitchens that have navigated the DOL certification process before.

Confirm your start date aligns with cap release windows

USCIS splits the 66,000 H-2B annual cap into winter and summer halves, and both fill fast. Your employer must file no earlier than 90 days before your employment start date, so coordinate your agreed start date to align with the correct cap half and avoid losing your slot.

Request a prevailing wage determination before negotiating pay

Your employer's DOL-certified wage must meet the prevailing wage for Sous Chef roles in your work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before any offer discussion so you understand the minimum your employer is legally required to pay and can negotiate accurately above that floor.

Clarify your culinary specialization in the job order

DOL's temporary labor certification requires a specific job description. If you specialize in pastry, garde manger, or a particular cuisine, make sure those details appear in the official job order. A vague description can invite RFEs and weaken your employer's case for needing a foreign national.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Sous Chef jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search. It surfaces Sous Chef openings filtered specifically by employers with H-2B sponsorship history, so you're not wading through hospitality listings where visa support is unstated or uncertain. Focus your search on seasonal resorts, destination restaurants, and summer camp food service operations, which are the employer types most likely to hold active DOL temporary labor certifications for kitchen roles.

How does the H-2B annual cap affect Sous Chef applicants?

USCIS caps H-2B visas at 66,000 per fiscal year, split into two halves of 33,000 each for workers starting before and after April 1. Both halves routinely reach capacity shortly after the filing window opens. Your employer can file no more than 90 days before your employment start date, so aligning your start date with the correct cap half and filing promptly is essential to securing a visa number before the cap closes.

Can a Sous Chef role qualify for H-2B if it's year-round at a hotel?

No. H-2B requires the employer's need to be genuinely temporary, meaning seasonal, peak-load, intermittent, or a one-time occurrence. A hotel that staffs a Sous Chef position year-round cannot qualify that role for H-2B. Sponsoring employers must demonstrate to DOL that the need for the position is tied to a predictable seasonal cycle, not ongoing operational demand.

What documents should I prepare before a seasonal kitchen employer files my H-2B petition?

Gather your culinary diplomas, apprenticeship certificates, or trade school transcripts and have them evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service if they're from outside the U.S. Also prepare a detailed employment history showing prior seasonal kitchen roles, references from past employers, and a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity beyond your intended work period. Your employer will need these to support the I-129 petition filed with USCIS.

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