Hospitality H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Louisiana
Louisiana's hospitality industry runs on seasonal labor, and H-2B visa sponsorship is how many employers fill that gap. From the French Quarter hotels and Bourbon Street restaurants in New Orleans to the Gulf Coast resorts near Grand Isle and the festival-season surge in Baton Rouge, demand for temporary hospitality workers is concentrated, predictable, and well-established with immigration authorities.
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JOB SUMMARY
Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Leads development and training of team to improve results while maintaining standards. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
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- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Leading Pastry Culinary Team
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Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
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Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
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Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
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Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
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Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
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Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
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Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
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Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
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Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met
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Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
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Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
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Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
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Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.
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Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
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Supervises pastry preparation shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
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Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
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Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
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Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
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Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
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Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
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Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
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Sets a positive example for guest relations.
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Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
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Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
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Strives to improve service performance.
Maintaining Culinary Goals
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Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
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Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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Trains employees in safety procedures and supervises their ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
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Purchases appropriate supplies and manage inventories according to budget.
Supports Training and Development Activities
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Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
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Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
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Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
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Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
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Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.
Additional Responsibilities
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Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.
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Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
Location
500 Canal St, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70130
Schedule
Full Time
Position Type
Management
Pay Range:
$82,000-$105,000 Annually
Bonus Eligible:
Y
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
H-2B Hospitality Job Roles in Louisiana
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Search Hospitality Jobs in LouisianaHospitality H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospitality companies sponsor H-2B visas in Louisiana?
Hotels, resorts, and food service operators are the most active H-2B visa sponsors in Louisiana's hospitality sector. Large hotel groups operating properties in New Orleans, including those near the French Quarter and the Convention Center, have historically filed H-2B petitions for housekeeping, front desk, and food service roles. Gulf Coast fishing lodges and seasonal resort properties also appear regularly in Department of Labor H-2B disclosure data.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most hospitality H-2B sponsorship jobs?
New Orleans generates the majority of Louisiana's hospitality H-2B demand, driven by its year-round tourism calendar, major conventions, and events like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. Baton Rouge sees a smaller but consistent volume tied to university events and state government activity. Coastal areas near Houma and Grand Isle attract H-2B filings from fishing resorts and seasonal lodges that operate within strict peak-season windows.
What types of hospitality roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
H-2B sponsorship in hospitality is limited to temporary, non-agricultural positions that U.S. workers are unavailable to fill during a defined peak period. Common qualifying roles include housekeepers, room attendants, dishwashers, line cooks, servers, and front-of-house staff. The employer must demonstrate that the need is genuinely temporary, either seasonal, peak-load, or tied to a one-time event, and must receive a certified Temporary Labor Certification from the Department of Labor before filing.
How do I find hospitality H-2B sponsorship jobs in Louisiana?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international workers seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to see hospitality H-2B jobs currently listed in Louisiana. Because H-2B positions are tied to specific petition periods and employer certifications, using a platform focused on sponsored roles saves time compared to filtering general job boards where sponsorship status is rarely disclosed upfront.
Are there any Louisiana-specific considerations for H-2B hospitality sponsorship?
Louisiana's hospitality calendar is highly event-driven, which shapes how employers structure their H-2B petitions. Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, the Essence Festival, and Sugar Bowl create predictable peak periods that align well with the H-2B temporary need standard. However, the H-2B cap is set nationally at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, so employers must file early and workers should confirm petition approval status before making travel arrangements.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B hospitality jobs in Louisiana?
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.