Chef Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Chef visa sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where hospitality groups like Landry's Seafood, Hilton, and Marriott regularly hire internationally trained culinary professionals. Texas's year-round tourism, convention business, and diverse food culture drive consistent demand for skilled chefs across fine dining, hotel, and resort properties statewide.
See All Chef JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 96+ Chef Jobs in Texas with Visa Sponsorship jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 96+ Chef Jobs in Texas with Visa Sponsorship
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Chef Jobs in Texas with Visa Sponsorship.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Chef you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Westover Hills which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
BENEFITS
Methodist Hospital Westover Hills offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Chef where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Chef supervises the preparation of all menu items for the cafeteria, patient tray line, catering functions and physician lounges. Responsible for supervision of all food preparation, food service, sanitation of the kitchen, purchasing food and supplies.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Trains/orients/schedules personnel for all aspects of food production, sanitation, and safety.
- Monitors employee performance and outcomes; retrains as needed.
- Responsible for clear definition of responsibilities within the dietary department and the management of personnel in an effective and productive manner.
- Plans, organizes and evaluates normal and therapeutic food service to patients and personnel, to include food production, cafeteria, tray line, safety and sanitation standards.
- Demonstrates, understands, and practices safe food handling techniques; including dating/labeling, time/temperature measurements, correcting critical control issues.
- Coordinates the acquisition of food items and functionally supervises the activities of food preparation, storage, and distribution to multiple meal services and multiple food service sites.
- Maintains food production records, quality assurance data, and performance improvement data as required by regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrates excellent and timely problem-solving skills in handling patient, employee, and customer issues.
What qualifications you will need:
- Culinary Certification preferred
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Three years of food service in a supervisory capacity
- Bachelor's in dietetics or food systems management preferred
- Licensure, Certifications, Training: Credential: Serve Safe Certification
- 3 years experience Required
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Chef opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
INTRODUCTION
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Chef you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Westover Hills which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
BENEFITS
Methodist Hospital Westover Hills offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Chef where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Chef supervises the preparation of all menu items for the cafeteria, patient tray line, catering functions and physician lounges. Responsible for supervision of all food preparation, food service, sanitation of the kitchen, purchasing food and supplies.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Trains/orients/schedules personnel for all aspects of food production, sanitation, and safety.
- Monitors employee performance and outcomes; retrains as needed.
- Responsible for clear definition of responsibilities within the dietary department and the management of personnel in an effective and productive manner.
- Plans, organizes and evaluates normal and therapeutic food service to patients and personnel, to include food production, cafeteria, tray line, safety and sanitation standards.
- Demonstrates, understands, and practices safe food handling techniques; including dating/labeling, time/temperature measurements, correcting critical control issues.
- Coordinates the acquisition of food items and functionally supervises the activities of food preparation, storage, and distribution to multiple meal services and multiple food service sites.
- Maintains food production records, quality assurance data, and performance improvement data as required by regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrates excellent and timely problem-solving skills in handling patient, employee, and customer issues.
What qualifications you will need:
- Culinary Certification preferred
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Three years of food service in a supervisory capacity
- Bachelor's in dietetics or food systems management preferred
- Licensure, Certifications, Training: Credential: Serve Safe Certification
- 3 years experience Required
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Chef opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Chef Job Roles in Texas
See all 96+ Chef Jobs in Texas
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Chef Jobs in TexasChef Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for chefs in Texas?
Large hospitality employers are the most active sponsors for chef roles in Texas. Hotel chains including Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt sponsor through their Texas properties in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Restaurant groups like Landry's Seafood House, which is headquartered in Houston, have a track record of international hiring. Convention center operators and luxury resort properties along the Gulf Coast also sponsor regularly for experienced culinary positions.
Which visa types are most common for chef roles in Texas?
The H-1B visa applies to chefs in specialty occupation roles, typically requiring a culinary degree and a position with defined professional responsibilities. The O-1A is an option for chefs with documented extraordinary ability, such as award recognition or media coverage. Some chefs enter through the H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visa for seasonal resort or hotel work, though that category has annual cap limitations and is employer-specific.
Which cities in Texas have the most chef sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads the state for chef sponsorship activity, driven by its hotel density, convention trade, and internationally recognized dining scene. Dallas follows closely, with sponsoring employers concentrated in Uptown, the Arts District, and major hotel corridors. Austin has grown significantly as a destination city, with resort properties and expanding hospitality groups hiring internationally. San Antonio's tourism economy, anchored by the River Walk, also generates consistent chef sponsorship openings.
How to find chef visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find chef roles in Texas where employers are open to visa sponsorship. The platform filters jobs by role and state, so you can browse culinary positions specifically in Texas without sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. Focusing your search on hotel groups, large restaurant chains, and resort properties in Houston, Dallas, and Austin gives you the strongest pool of realistic sponsorship opportunities.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for chefs seeking visa sponsorship?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects how compensation compares to other states, though the H-1B prevailing wage requirement is determined by the Department of Labor based on the specific occupation and metropolitan area, not state tax policy. Houston and Dallas fall under separate wage determinations, so the required wage for the same chef title can differ between those cities. Texas's large hospitality industry and convention market mean sponsoring employers are relatively more common here than in smaller-market states.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored chef jobs in Texas?
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.
See which chef employers are hiring and sponsoring visas in Texas right now.
Search Chef Jobs in Texas