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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INTRODUCTION
The beautiful Hilton Chicago, in the heart of the windy city, is currently hiring an Executive Sous Chef to assist with leading the team!
Located on South Michigan Avenue and overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, this hotel offers 1,544 guest rooms and suites, 234,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and exceptional dining options.
In this role, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader who is dedicated to excellence, creative, a team player, and thrives in a high-volume environment. This individual must be well-versed in banquets, restaurants, menu development, and a variety of cuisines. At least 3 years of culinary management in a high-volume operation is required. Prior union experience is a huge plus!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Executive Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting in the direction and administration of 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:
- Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
- Assist the Executive Chef by interacting with guests and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
- Assist the Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, as needed
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
- Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of culinary management experience
- Open availability to work varying days and shifts
- Excellent people management and communication skills
- Hotel and/or Union experience preferred, but not required
- Understanding of P&L, food costs, ordering, forecasting, budgeting, and scheduling, strongly preferred
COMPENSATION
- The estimated salary is $100,000 and it's based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
THE BENEFITS
Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. 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
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Complimentary Meals in the Team Member Restaurant
- Complimentary Access to the Hotel Athletic Club
- Go Hilton Hotel Discount program: 100 nights of discounted hotel stays
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility
- Parental leave to support new parents
- 401K plan and company match
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Career growth and development
- Recognition and rewards programs
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!
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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.
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