Chef Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York's chef visa sponsorship jobs span the full range of culinary careers, from Michelin-starred kitchens in Manhattan and fine dining institutions like Daniel and Le Bernardin to hotel groups, casino resorts, and expanding restaurant groups across Brooklyn, Queens, and the Hudson Valley. Employers here regularly sponsor H-1B and O-1 visas for qualified culinary professionals.
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Takeda Omakase Sushi Restaurant is currently hiring as we prepare for our new opening. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support kitchen operations from prep through service. This role goes beyond basic assistance — it is an opportunity to develop the skills and mindset required to operate within a high-level professional kitchen.
SCHEDULE & BENEFITS
- 2:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- 5–6 days per week (Closed on Tuesdays)
COMPENSATION
- Training period: 3 weeks
- After training: $20/hour + tips ($3+/hour, with potential to increase based on performance)
※ Wage increases available based on skill level and contribution
VACATION POLICY
- After 2 years: 2 weeks paid summer vacation (65% of base pay)
- After 3 years: Up to 4 weeks total paid vacation (summer and winter combined)
REQUIREMENTS
- Basic understanding of Japanese language
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Responsibilities
Preparation:
- Ingredient preparation (vegetable cutting, fish processing)
- Preparing stocks, sauces, and foundational components
- Executing daily and next-day prep plans efficiently
- Managing ingredient freshness, storage, and labeling
Head Chef Support:
- Assisting with plating at the counter
- Supporting basic cooking and kitchen organization
- Providing support during peak service hours
Sanitation & Maintenance:
- Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Cleaning and managing kitchen tools and equipment
- Pre-service and post-service cleaning duties
Attention to detail in preparation, strong organization, and maintaining a clean environment are essential to delivering high-quality cuisine. We are looking for someone who takes pride in these standards.
This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to grow within a serious kitchen environment and be part of building a restaurant from the ground up.
We look forward to hearing from you.
雇用形態: 正社員
給与・報酬: $20.00 - $35.98 時給
待遇・福利厚生:
- Paid time off
学歴:
- High school or equivalent (望ましい)
LOCATION
勤務地：出社勤務
INTRODUCTION
Takeda Omakase Sushi Restaurant is currently hiring as we prepare for our new opening. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support kitchen operations from prep through service. This role goes beyond basic assistance — it is an opportunity to develop the skills and mindset required to operate within a high-level professional kitchen.
SCHEDULE & BENEFITS
- 2:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- 5–6 days per week (Closed on Tuesdays)
COMPENSATION
- Training period: 3 weeks
- After training: $20/hour + tips ($3+/hour, with potential to increase based on performance)
※ Wage increases available based on skill level and contribution
VACATION POLICY
- After 2 years: 2 weeks paid summer vacation (65% of base pay)
- After 3 years: Up to 4 weeks total paid vacation (summer and winter combined)
REQUIREMENTS
- Basic understanding of Japanese language
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Responsibilities
Preparation:
- Ingredient preparation (vegetable cutting, fish processing)
- Preparing stocks, sauces, and foundational components
- Executing daily and next-day prep plans efficiently
- Managing ingredient freshness, storage, and labeling
Head Chef Support:
- Assisting with plating at the counter
- Supporting basic cooking and kitchen organization
- Providing support during peak service hours
Sanitation & Maintenance:
- Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Cleaning and managing kitchen tools and equipment
- Pre-service and post-service cleaning duties
Attention to detail in preparation, strong organization, and maintaining a clean environment are essential to delivering high-quality cuisine. We are looking for someone who takes pride in these standards.
This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to grow within a serious kitchen environment and be part of building a restaurant from the ground up.
We look forward to hearing from you.
雇用形態: 正社員
給与・報酬: $20.00 - $35.98 時給
待遇・福利厚生:
- Paid time off
学歴:
- High school or equivalent (望ましい)
LOCATION
勤務地：出社勤務
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Which companies sponsor visas for chefs in New York?
Large hotel groups such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt have sponsored visas for culinary positions at their New York properties. Fine dining restaurant groups, including those operating multiple concepts in Manhattan, are also active sponsors. Casino and resort operators, hospital foodservice companies, and large catering firms tend to have more established HR infrastructure to support the sponsorship process than independent restaurants.
Which visa types are most common for chef roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common visa for chefs employed in a specialty occupation capacity, typically requiring a culinary arts degree and a role with defined managerial or technical responsibilities. The O-1A is an option for chefs with demonstrated extraordinary ability, such as published recognition or awards. J-1 exchange visitor visas are also used for culinary training and internship programs, though they carry specific program requirements.
Which cities in New York have the most chef sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of chef visa sponsorship activity in the state, driven by Manhattan's concentration of high-end restaurants, hotel kitchens, and large foodservice employers. Brooklyn has a growing number of sponsored positions as restaurant groups expand there. Outside the city, Saratoga Springs, the Catskills resort corridor, and the Finger Lakes wine region have smaller but active hospitality hiring markets.
How to find chef visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters chef roles in New York by visa sponsorship status, saving you from applying to positions that won't support an immigration petition. Search by culinary specialty or location across New York City's boroughs and upstate markets. Focusing on hotel groups, large restaurant groups, and institutional foodservice employers tends to surface the most sponsorship-ready openings.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for chef visa sponsorship?
New York employers filing an H-1B for a chef role must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for that position in the specific metro area, and New York City wages are among the highest in the country for culinary roles. The specialty occupation requirement also means the role must genuinely require a culinary degree, so executive chef, research and development chef, and pastry chef positions tend to qualify more consistently than general line cook roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored chef jobs in New York?
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.
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