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H-2B visa sponsorship sports jobs in Illinois draw from a strong seasonal hiring base, with employers ranging from major league stadium operators like the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox organizations to golf courses, ski resorts, and recreational facilities statewide. Chicago anchors most openings, but downstate venues and resort areas also participate in H-2B sponsorship cycles.
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Great food. Strong leadership. An exceptional place to build your career.
Why Choose Medinah?
Since 1924, Medinah Country Club has built a rich history and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Today, that tradition continues through the people who bring the Medinah experience to life every day.
Working at Medinah isn't your typical 9-to-5. From memorable everyday dining experiences to private events and some of the Club's most exciting moments, no two days are exactly the same.
We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We believe exceptional hospitality comes from talented people who enjoy what they do, support one another, bring new ideas to the table, and take pride in creating something special. If you're looking for a culinary leadership opportunity where you can make an impact, develop a talented team, and have the freedom to be creative, Medinah may be the place for you.
Meet Your Restaurant: The Oasis
Your primary restaurant and home base at Medinah
The Oasis is a year-round dining operation where the pace, menu, staffing, and member experience evolve with the seasons. From busy summer days serving hundreds of members and guests to a more intimate off-season operation, there are very few "typical" days.
At a Glance
- Peak Season | May 1 to October 31: Open six days per week for all-day dining from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., including breakfast. The operation averages approximately 300 to 500 covers per day and is supported by additional seasonal H-2B team members.
- Off-Season | November 1 to April 30: Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., averaging approximately 50 to 150 covers per day. The team also provides to-go meals to the GLC six days per week.
- Menu & Programming: Three rotating specials each week, along with Wednesday theme nights featuring a small, specialty menu.
- Team: A core group of full-time, year-round employees, supplemented by seasonal team members during peak operations.
Club events, holidays, golf tournaments, and leagues can influence volume, hours, and the overall flow of business. Flexibility is an essential part of leading The Oasis, and hours and days of operation may change based on the needs of the Club.
You Might Be A Great Fit If...
You're passionate about great food, but you're just as passionate about building a great team. You set high standards while creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and enjoy coming to work. You stay calm when the kitchen gets busy and aren't afraid to jump in alongside your team.
You might be a great fit if you:
- Get excited about creating new dishes and evolving menus.
- Believe the best kitchens are built around strong teams and enjoy developing others.
- Know how to balance culinary creativity with the business side of running a kitchen.
- Have an eye for the details that turn a good dining experience into an exceptional one.
- Stay curious about culinary trends, techniques, and new ideas.
At Medinah, hospitality is about more than what's on the plate. It's about the entire experience.
What You'll Be Doing
As Chef de Cuisine, you'll lead the day-to-day culinary operation of The Oasis and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the menu and the team behind it.
Create. Develop and execute innovative, seasonal menus that keep the dining experience fresh and exciting for our members and guests.
Lead. Train, mentor, and develop full-time and seasonal culinary team members while building a positive, professional kitchen culture.
Set the Standard. Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency throughout daily kitchen operations.
Run the Operation. Manage food and labor costs while overseeing inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
Collaborate. Partner with our Front of House, Catering, and Banquets teams to create custom menus and support private events when needed.
Keep Us Sharp. Maintain high standards for kitchen safety, sanitation, food handling, and regulatory compliance.
Bring Ideas to the Table. Stay current with culinary trends and techniques and look for opportunities to continue elevating the Medinah dining experience.
What We're Looking For
Experience matters, but so does how you lead. We're looking for someone with the culinary knowledge to run an exceptional operation and the leadership skills to bring out the best in the people around them.
We'd love to see:
- Approximately five or more years of culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or in a comparable role.
- Experience within a high-end restaurant, private club, resort, or similarly elevated culinary environment.
- Proven success leading, coaching, and developing kitchen teams.
- Strong knowledge of cuisines, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
Culinary degree or formal training? That's a plus, but it's not the only path to becoming a great chef. We value the experience and expertise you've built throughout your career.
What Is In It For You
We believe great work deserves great support.
Eligible team members can enjoy:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Uniforms provided
- Employee meals
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career within a large and dynamic hospitality operation
A Few Important Details
Position: Chef de Cuisine
Reports To: Executive Sous Chef
Employment: Full-Time | Year-Round
Hospitality isn't always Monday through Friday, so this position requires availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Ready to Bring Your Talent to Medinah?
Bring your experience, creativity, and leadership. We'll give you an exceptional place to put them to work.
This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and does not include every responsibility or task that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs and may include additional assignments as directed by management. This role requires availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
INTRODUCTION
Great food. Strong leadership. An exceptional place to build your career.
Why Choose Medinah?
Since 1924, Medinah Country Club has built a rich history and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Today, that tradition continues through the people who bring the Medinah experience to life every day.
Working at Medinah isn't your typical 9-to-5. From memorable everyday dining experiences to private events and some of the Club's most exciting moments, no two days are exactly the same.
We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We believe exceptional hospitality comes from talented people who enjoy what they do, support one another, bring new ideas to the table, and take pride in creating something special. If you're looking for a culinary leadership opportunity where you can make an impact, develop a talented team, and have the freedom to be creative, Medinah may be the place for you.
Meet Your Restaurant: The Oasis
Your primary restaurant and home base at Medinah
The Oasis is a year-round dining operation where the pace, menu, staffing, and member experience evolve with the seasons. From busy summer days serving hundreds of members and guests to a more intimate off-season operation, there are very few "typical" days.
At a Glance
- Peak Season | May 1 to October 31: Open six days per week for all-day dining from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., including breakfast. The operation averages approximately 300 to 500 covers per day and is supported by additional seasonal H-2B team members.
- Off-Season | November 1 to April 30: Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., averaging approximately 50 to 150 covers per day. The team also provides to-go meals to the GLC six days per week.
- Menu & Programming: Three rotating specials each week, along with Wednesday theme nights featuring a small, specialty menu.
- Team: A core group of full-time, year-round employees, supplemented by seasonal team members during peak operations.
Club events, holidays, golf tournaments, and leagues can influence volume, hours, and the overall flow of business. Flexibility is an essential part of leading The Oasis, and hours and days of operation may change based on the needs of the Club.
You Might Be A Great Fit If...
You're passionate about great food, but you're just as passionate about building a great team. You set high standards while creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and enjoy coming to work. You stay calm when the kitchen gets busy and aren't afraid to jump in alongside your team.
You might be a great fit if you:
- Get excited about creating new dishes and evolving menus.
- Believe the best kitchens are built around strong teams and enjoy developing others.
- Know how to balance culinary creativity with the business side of running a kitchen.
- Have an eye for the details that turn a good dining experience into an exceptional one.
- Stay curious about culinary trends, techniques, and new ideas.
At Medinah, hospitality is about more than what's on the plate. It's about the entire experience.
What You'll Be Doing
As Chef de Cuisine, you'll lead the day-to-day culinary operation of The Oasis and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the menu and the team behind it.
Create. Develop and execute innovative, seasonal menus that keep the dining experience fresh and exciting for our members and guests.
Lead. Train, mentor, and develop full-time and seasonal culinary team members while building a positive, professional kitchen culture.
Set the Standard. Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency throughout daily kitchen operations.
Run the Operation. Manage food and labor costs while overseeing inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
Collaborate. Partner with our Front of House, Catering, and Banquets teams to create custom menus and support private events when needed.
Keep Us Sharp. Maintain high standards for kitchen safety, sanitation, food handling, and regulatory compliance.
Bring Ideas to the Table. Stay current with culinary trends and techniques and look for opportunities to continue elevating the Medinah dining experience.
What We're Looking For
Experience matters, but so does how you lead. We're looking for someone with the culinary knowledge to run an exceptional operation and the leadership skills to bring out the best in the people around them.
We'd love to see:
- Approximately five or more years of culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or in a comparable role.
- Experience within a high-end restaurant, private club, resort, or similarly elevated culinary environment.
- Proven success leading, coaching, and developing kitchen teams.
- Strong knowledge of cuisines, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
Culinary degree or formal training? That's a plus, but it's not the only path to becoming a great chef. We value the experience and expertise you've built throughout your career.
What Is In It For You
We believe great work deserves great support.
Eligible team members can enjoy:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Uniforms provided
- Employee meals
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career within a large and dynamic hospitality operation
A Few Important Details
Position: Chef de Cuisine
Reports To: Executive Sous Chef
Employment: Full-Time | Year-Round
Hospitality isn't always Monday through Friday, so this position requires availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Ready to Bring Your Talent to Medinah?
Bring your experience, creativity, and leadership. We'll give you an exceptional place to put them to work.
This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and does not include every responsibility or task that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs and may include additional assignments as directed by management. This role requires availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
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Search Sports Jobs in IllinoisSports H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports companies sponsor H-2B visas in Illinois?
Illinois H-2B visa sports sponsorship is concentrated among seasonal venue operators. Major league stadium management companies, large golf course operators, and recreation facility management firms are the most consistent filers. Organizations tied to Wrigley Field, Guaranteed Rate Field, and Soldier Field have used seasonal labor programs. Private golf clubs in the North Shore suburbs and resort-style facilities in the Fox Valley region also appear in Department of Labor H-2B disclosure data.
Which cities in Illinois have the most sports H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the largest share, driven by its professional sports venues and lakefront recreational facilities. The North Shore corridor, including Evanston and Lake Forest, has a concentration of private golf and tennis clubs that file H-2B petitions seasonally. Galena and the Quad Cities region attract seasonal workers for golf and outdoor recreation operations. Downstate university towns occasionally post H-2B roles tied to campus athletic and recreational facilities.
What types of sports roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
H-2B covers temporary, non-agricultural, non-specialty-occupation roles. In the sports and recreation sector, this typically includes groundskeepers, turf maintenance workers, golf course caddies and course crew, ski patrol and lift operators, stadium and arena event staff, and aquatics facility attendants. These positions qualify because they are seasonal in nature, tied to a specific sporting season or event calendar, and involve a genuine temporary need the employer cannot fill domestically.
How do I find sports H-2B sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate lists H-2B visa sponsorship jobs in the sports and recreation sector filtered by Illinois, so you can browse current openings from employers who have already committed to sponsoring. Because H-2B sports roles are tied to seasonal windows, checking Migrate Mate early, before the spring or summer hiring cycle opens, improves your chances of connecting with employers while petitions are still being prepared and filed with the Department of Labor.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for H-2B sports sponsorship?
Illinois employers filing H-2B petitions must comply with both federal requirements and Illinois wage and hour laws, which in some cases exceed federal minimums. The Chicago area's highly competitive seasonal labor market means employers who use H-2B often have well-established petitioning processes, but the annual H-2B cap and the competitive filing window apply uniformly regardless of location. Workers should confirm that the employer has received a certified temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor before accepting any offer.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B sports jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.