J-1 Visa Chef De Partie Jobs
Chef De Partie positions in the United States are available to culinary professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, administered by State Department-designated sponsors. These programs support structured kitchen training in American hospitality environments, with no annual cap or lottery to navigate.
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A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boast coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants, convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors.
Job Description
Step into the realm of culinary excellence as a key player in our kitchen brigade. Whether you're a savant with savory delights or a lover of sweet symphonies, embrace the opportunity to showcase your culinary prowess. As a Culinary Artisan, you play an integral role in curating an unforgettable dining experience, leaving an indelible mark on the palates of our patrons.
- Converts recipes and standard measurements to daily requirements.
- Check function sheets, restaurant requisitions, and special requests and prepare a list of tasks to be accomplished.
- Practices good stock rotation, storage, and handling of goods to minimize waste and spoilage.
- Keeps the working area clean at all times and adheres to all health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Orders supplies as necessary by initiating requisitions and fills out Engineering work orders as necessary to maintain the best possible physical plant.
Qualifications
- Formal training or education in culinary arts, with a focus on pastry and baking techniques.
- One year Cook IV level or previous Cook III experience.
- Proficient in various baking methods, including dough preparation, pastry shaping, and decorating techniques.
- Strong focus on precision and detail to ensure consistency and high-quality presentation of pastries and desserts.
Additional Information
About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. For more information: auberge.com Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge
About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com
US Hotels New England LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. US Hotels New England LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, US Hotels New England LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Company Description
A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boast coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants, convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors.
Job Description
Step into the realm of culinary excellence as a key player in our kitchen brigade. Whether you're a savant with savory delights or a lover of sweet symphonies, embrace the opportunity to showcase your culinary prowess. As a Culinary Artisan, you play an integral role in curating an unforgettable dining experience, leaving an indelible mark on the palates of our patrons.
- Converts recipes and standard measurements to daily requirements.
- Check function sheets, restaurant requisitions, and special requests and prepare a list of tasks to be accomplished.
- Practices good stock rotation, storage, and handling of goods to minimize waste and spoilage.
- Keeps the working area clean at all times and adheres to all health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Orders supplies as necessary by initiating requisitions and fills out Engineering work orders as necessary to maintain the best possible physical plant.
Qualifications
- Formal training or education in culinary arts, with a focus on pastry and baking techniques.
- One year Cook IV level or previous Cook III experience.
- Proficient in various baking methods, including dough preparation, pastry shaping, and decorating techniques.
- Strong focus on precision and detail to ensure consistency and high-quality presentation of pastries and desserts.
Additional Information
About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. For more information: auberge.com Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge
About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com
US Hotels New England LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. US Hotels New England LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, US Hotels New England LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Chef De Partie
Document your culinary credentials precisely
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your existing skills to specific kitchen stations you'll develop. Gather transcripts, diplomas, and employer letters that confirm your current Chef De Partie or commis level before any sponsor reviews your file.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
Intern category suits current culinary students or graduates within 12 months of graduation. Trainee applies if you have a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of professional kitchen work without a degree. Applying under the wrong category delays placement.
Target hotel groups with existing J-1 host agreements
Full-service hotel kitchens and resort properties frequently hold active host-organization agreements with designated sponsors. Prioritize employers advertising structured culinary training rather than standard line cook openings, since the position must qualify as a training role.
Search for J-1-aligned Chef De Partie roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. hospitality employers whose kitchen roles align with J-1 Trainee or Intern program requirements. This saves time identifying host employers already familiar with DS-2019 obligations before you contact them directly.
Confirm your host employer understands DS-2019 obligations
The hiring kitchen is your host, not your visa sponsor. Before accepting an offer, verify the employer will sign the training plan, provide a designated supervisor, and cooperate with your sponsor organization's monitoring visits throughout your program.
Check the two-year home residency requirement proactively
Some J-1 participants must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. USCIS determines applicability based on your funding source and country. Confirm your status early so it doesn't affect post-program plans.
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Find Chef De Partie JobsChef De Partie J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Chef De Partie role?
Most Chef De Partie candidates qualify under the Trainee category, which covers culinary professionals with a hospitality degree plus at least one year of kitchen experience, or five or more years of professional experience without a degree. Current culinary students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing their program may instead qualify under the Intern category, which is designed for academic-to-industry transitions.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa and what does the host employer do?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT. That organization issues your DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your program. The kitchen or hotel that hires you is your host employer. The host supervises your daily work but does not issue the visa or act as the designated sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Chef De Partie?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. hospitality employers whose Chef De Partie openings align with J-1 program requirements. Look specifically for full-service hotels, resort kitchens, and restaurant groups that advertise structured training roles rather than standard line positions, since the J-1 Trainee and Intern programs require a formal kitchen training plan rather than routine employment.
What does a J-1 culinary training plan need to include?
Your training plan must outline the specific kitchen stations you'll rotate through, the skills you'll develop at each stage, and a timeline for the full program period. It should connect your existing culinary background to measurable learning objectives. The designated sponsor reviews and approves this plan before issuing your DS-2019, and the host employer must sign off as well.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to culinary J-1 participants?
It depends on your individual circumstances, including your home country and whether your program is government-funded or falls under a skills list designated by the U.S. government. USCIS and the State Department determine applicability on a case-by-case basis. If the requirement applies, you must return to your home country for two years before being eligible to change to certain other U.S. visa categories, including H-1B or a green card.
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