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 visa and O-1 visas for qualified culinary professionals.
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INTRODUCTION
As a chef on our Restaurant team, you’ll play a dual role — part kitchen genius, part artist. In this role, you’ll…
A day in the life…
- Complete a comprehensive Manager in Training program that covers all the ins and outs of running a successful kitchen
- Lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking our tried and true recipes, while also preparing weekly specials
- Train, motivate and develop the kitchen staff while also focusing on the business goals of process improvements, growth, efficiency, profitability and compliance with company procedures
- Make sure the kitchen sparkles and is always ready to pass the white glove test
You own this if you have…
- Been there and done that for 2+ years in full service, upscale restaurant management
- Passion and knowledge about; quality food; and exceptional customer service
- Solid written and verbal communications skills, as well as basic accounting skills
- Thrived in a fast-paced environment and embraced working a flexible schedule
- A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
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Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$60,000.00 - $96,500.00 Annual
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf
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Search Chef Jobs in New YorkChef Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
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 visa 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.