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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Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.
At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.
Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.
ABOUT OUR PROPERTY
Skamania Lodge is a Pacific Northwest resort set on 175 acres, featuring treehouses, glamping, golf, ziplining, a spa, and multiple restaurants. With over 22,000 sq. ft. of event space, it’s a premier destination for retreats, conferences, and celebrations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will have an opportunity to do:
- Assist leadership team communicating directives, coaching, and training.
- Sous Chef documents and elevates performance, attendance, behavioral issues for follow up to work directly with the oversite of the Exec Sous/Exec Chef.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary environment, ensuring compliance with all local and state codes.
- Coordinates and supervises the activities of all kitchens with all operating departments to ensure the overall success of the lodge.
- Research and develop menus for buffets, a la carte, banquets, and other functions.
- Assists the Executive Chef with establishing recipes for all cuisine prepared by the culinary staff.
- Reviews daily agenda sheets. Establishes specific objectives for culinary staff.
- Coordinate and write prep lists.
- Inspects the quality of food products used to prepare the cuisine. Informs Executive Chef when quality is not acceptable.
- Run or assist running a hot line or banquet event with attention to detail and timing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of four years of experience working within the food industry as a department chef or relevant role
- Certificate in Culinary Arts or relevant field (Preferred)
- Washington state food handlers’ card
- SERV safe Manager Card (Optional)
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $26.00 - $33.00
Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
INTRODUCTION
Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.
At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.
Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.
ABOUT OUR PROPERTY
Skamania Lodge is a Pacific Northwest resort set on 175 acres, featuring treehouses, glamping, golf, ziplining, a spa, and multiple restaurants. With over 22,000 sq. ft. of event space, it’s a premier destination for retreats, conferences, and celebrations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will have an opportunity to do:
- Assist leadership team communicating directives, coaching, and training.
- Sous Chef documents and elevates performance, attendance, behavioral issues for follow up to work directly with the oversite of the Exec Sous/Exec Chef.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary environment, ensuring compliance with all local and state codes.
- Coordinates and supervises the activities of all kitchens with all operating departments to ensure the overall success of the lodge.
- Research and develop menus for buffets, a la carte, banquets, and other functions.
- Assists the Executive Chef with establishing recipes for all cuisine prepared by the culinary staff.
- Reviews daily agenda sheets. Establishes specific objectives for culinary staff.
- Coordinate and write prep lists.
- Inspects the quality of food products used to prepare the cuisine. Informs Executive Chef when quality is not acceptable.
- Run or assist running a hot line or banquet event with attention to detail and timing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of four years of experience working within the food industry as a department chef or relevant role
- Certificate in Culinary Arts or relevant field (Preferred)
- Washington state food handlers’ card
- SERV safe Manager Card (Optional)
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $26.00 - $33.00
Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.