Hospitality H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's hospitality sector draws consistent H-2B visa sponsorship activity, particularly at seasonal resorts around Lake Erie, amusement parks like Cedar Point in Sandusky, and ski and golf destinations across the state. Employers in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland also hire H-2B workers for housekeeping, food service, and grounds maintenance roles during peak seasons.
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JOB SUMMARY
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing).
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 6 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; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Leading Kitchen Operations for Property
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Leads kitchen management team.
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Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.
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Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
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Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
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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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Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
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Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
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Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
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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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Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
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Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities
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Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
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Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
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Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
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Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.
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Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
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Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.
Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met
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Provides direction for menu development.
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Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
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Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
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Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
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Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
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Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
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Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
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Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
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Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
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Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
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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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Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
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Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
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Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
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Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
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Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive ongoing training to understand guest expectations.
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Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
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Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
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Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.
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Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.
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Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.
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Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.
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Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.
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Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.
Additional Responsibilities
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Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
LOCATION
Location: 1515 W 3rd St, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44113
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full Time
POSITION TYPE
Position Type: Management
PAY RANGE
Pay Range: $101,000 - $129,000 Annually
BONUS ELIGIBLE
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.
At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, 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.
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Search Hospitality Jobs in OhioHospitality H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospitality companies in Ohio sponsor H-2B visas?
Cedar Point in Sandusky is one of Ohio's most active H-2B visa sponsors, hiring seasonal workers for food service, lodging, and resort operations. Lake Erie waterfront resorts, golf courses, and ski resorts in northeastern Ohio also file H-2B petitions regularly. Larger hotel chains and event venues in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati occasionally sponsor H-2B workers for peak-season positions.
Which cities in Ohio have the most hospitality H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Sandusky leads Ohio for hospitality H-2B activity due to Cedar Point and surrounding Lake Erie tourism. Cleveland supports H-2B hiring tied to its convention and hotel industry. Columbus and Cincinnati see H-2B demand during major events and peak travel seasons. Smaller resort towns in northeastern Ohio, particularly in the ski corridor near Alpine Valley, also generate seasonal H-2B openings.
What types of hospitality roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Ohio?
Common H-2B hospitality roles in Ohio include housekeeping attendants, food and beverage servers, ride operators at amusement parks, groundskeeping staff at golf courses and resorts, and hotel front desk support during peak seasons. These positions qualify because they are temporary or seasonal in nature, tied to a predictable spike in demand rather than ongoing year-round operational needs.
How do I find hospitality H-2B sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is a dedicated platform for international job seekers and lists hospitality H-2B sponsorship jobs in Ohio filtered by visa type and industry. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus specifically on Ohio employers who have a history of filing H-2B petitions for hospitality roles, saving time compared to sorting through general job listings where sponsorship details are rarely disclosed upfront.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for H-2B hospitality workers?
Ohio's H-2B hospitality demand is strongly seasonal, peaking between May and September for amusement parks and Lake Erie tourism, and again during winter for ski resorts. Workers should confirm the exact employment start date with their employer, as H-2B status is tied to the period of need certified by the Department of Labor. Arriving significantly before the certified start date is not permitted under H-2B rules.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B hospitality jobs in Ohio?
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.