TN Visa Executive Chef Jobs
Executive Chef roles can qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA when the position requires a degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a closely related field. Canadian citizens apply at the border or a U.S. consulate; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate with a visa stamp.
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Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-profile new client in Plano, Texas. The Executive Chef will have total culinary responsibilities at the Café and Catering. Our ideal candidate will be innovative and driven to create memorable café experiences.
We are looking for an Executive Chef with great communication and training skills. This is a high-level catering and culinary management role but will also be hands-on as needed to support all operations at the account. The Executive Chef will manage a team of 15 employees and will be responsible for menu planning, ordering, inventory, hands on about 80% of the time.
INCENTIVES:
This is a Monday–Friday role, ideal for a seasoned chef with strong people leadership, client partnership, and operational discipline.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
- Are strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses; salads; sauce work; and pastry and baking
- Have a strong knowledge of food and authentic cuisine
- Recognizing and reacting to contemporary trends
- Use of correct food terminology and cooking methods
- Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and catering service as a whole
- Play a key role and enthusiastically mentor culinary personnel
- Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting
WHAT WE OFFER:
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Can you “throw down” in the kitchen - Have experience in scratch cooking with ability and knowledge to develop menus within a contract, meeting food costs.
- A strong artistic culinary flair – can you impress the CEO and lead the culinary department to provide new trending ideas/menus.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends – can you compete with food trends and top chefs? Do you have well developed culinary skills for sustainable and healthful daily menus.
- Possess the ability to inspire a kitchen staff - Be a strong trainer/mentor to the culinary staff – elevating their skills, overseeing daily production to high standards of quality/presentation and on trend menus, and ensuring safety/sanitation.
WHO WE ARE:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-profile new client in Plano, Texas. The Executive Chef will have total culinary responsibilities at the Café and Catering. Our ideal candidate will be innovative and driven to create memorable café experiences.
We are looking for an Executive Chef with great communication and training skills. This is a high-level catering and culinary management role but will also be hands-on as needed to support all operations at the account. The Executive Chef will manage a team of 15 employees and will be responsible for menu planning, ordering, inventory, hands on about 80% of the time.
INCENTIVES:
This is a Monday–Friday role, ideal for a seasoned chef with strong people leadership, client partnership, and operational discipline.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Ensure all food always looks and tastes great and is visually appetizing when served
- Are strong all-round culinary ability and strong craft skills in all areas of professional cookery, including main courses; salads; sauce work; and pastry and baking
- Have a strong knowledge of food and authentic cuisine
- Recognizing and reacting to contemporary trends
- Use of correct food terminology and cooking methods
- Constantly looking for new recipes and new ideas and initiatives that will improve both the quality of food and catering service as a whole
- Play a key role and enthusiastically mentor culinary personnel
- Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting
WHAT WE OFFER:
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Can you “throw down” in the kitchen - Have experience in scratch cooking with ability and knowledge to develop menus within a contract, meeting food costs.
- A strong artistic culinary flair – can you impress the CEO and lead the culinary department to provide new trending ideas/menus.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends – can you compete with food trends and top chefs? Do you have well developed culinary skills for sustainable and healthful daily menus.
- Possess the ability to inspire a kitchen staff - Be a strong trainer/mentor to the culinary staff – elevating their skills, overseeing daily production to high standards of quality/presentation and on trend menus, and ensuring safety/sanitation.
WHO WE ARE:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Executive Chef
Match your credentials to the role
TN classification requires your degree to align with the specific Executive Chef position. A culinary arts or hospitality management degree supports the application; a general business degree alone won't. Gather your transcripts and any professional certifications before outreach.
Target hospitality groups with multi-property operations
Hotel groups, resort chains, and restaurant groups with multiple U.S. locations are more likely to have HR teams experienced in TN sponsorship. A single-location independent restaurant may offer the role but lack the process knowledge to execute the paperwork.
Clarify sponsorship capability before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether they've sponsored TN visas before and who internally owns the filing. Many employers will agree to sponsor but haven't done it, which delays your start date and can jeopardize your status timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-eligible chef roles
Searching broadly for Executive Chef roles wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for Executive Chef positions at employers with recent visa filings, so you can focus outreach on companies experienced with supporting international workers.
Prepare a TN support letter that addresses specialty occupation
Your employer's support letter must explain why the Executive Chef role requires a specialized degree, not just culinary experience. USCIS scrutinizes roles where experiential qualifications are common. The letter should connect your specific credentials to the duties of the position.
Understand the Mexican TN annual cap before you commit
Mexican citizens are subject to an annual TN allocation under USMCA, unlike Canadians who face no cap. If you're a Mexican national applying late in the fiscal year, confirm your employer is prepared to file promptly to avoid delays from cap exhaustion.
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Find Executive Chef JobsExecutive Chef TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Executive Chef role actually qualify for a TN visa?
It can, but it depends on how the role is structured. The TN visa covers professionals in occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. An Executive Chef position tied to a degree in culinary arts or hospitality management qualifies. Roles where the employer focuses primarily on years of kitchen experience, without a degree requirement, are harder to support and may face additional scrutiny.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Executive Chef positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which makes it significantly more predictable than H-1B. H-1B requires a petition filed months in advance, a lottery selection, and a fixed start date. TN allows Canadians to apply at the border on the day they start, with a support letter and credentials in hand. Mexican citizens use the consular process, which adds time but still avoids the lottery.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a support letter on company letterhead that describes your specific duties, confirms the degree requirement for the position, states your offered compensation, and declares the temporary nature of the engagement. USCIS does not adjudicate TN petitions for Canadians, so the letter is reviewed at the port of entry or consulate directly. The letter must be detailed enough to satisfy a CBP officer or consular officer on the spot.
Where can I find Executive Chef jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which means you spend significant time contacting employers who aren't set up to sponsor work visas. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN-eligible professionals and surfaces Executive Chef roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you can target your search more efficiently.
Can I switch Executive Chef employers after my TN is approved?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer listed in your application. Changing employers requires your new employer to issue a fresh support letter and, for Canadians, a new TN entry at the border or port of entry. Mexican nationals would need a new consular appointment. There is no grace period for employer changes, so time the transition carefully to avoid a gap in work authorization.
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