Corporate Executive Chef Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Corporate Executive Chef roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a culinary arts or hospitality management degree. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS. Hospitality groups, hotel chains, and restaurant corporations are the most active sponsors for this title.
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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Executive Chef is involved with all aspects of the culinary operations, encompassing operational duties and financial responsibilities, providing leadership and management of kitchen staff, and growing and developing the product and profitability of food items. The Executive Chef is an ambassador of the culinary program and, as such, plays an integral role in the development of the brand.
This role will pay a yearly salary of $115,000 - $145,000. Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead all back-of-house operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency
- Execute menu standards with precision while maintaining speed and flow during service
- Train, develop, and inspire a high-performing culinary team
- Partner with leadership on menu development, seasonal updates, and plating standards
- Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets the highest standards of presentation and taste
- Manage labor, food cost, ordering, and inventory with strong financial discipline
- Build systems and structure to support a high-volume, high-expectation environment
- Maintain best-in-class cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
- Be a visible, hands-on leader during service—calm, focused, and in control
- Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of food
- Ensure that all BOH operations adhere to proper safety and sanitation standards
- Understand and operate within cost guidelines and targets
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties, including operations reports, financial documentation, standard operating procedures, and safety and sanitation checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation
- Be able to multi-task and work at an efficient pace to keep up with business needs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–5+ years in an executive chef or chef de cuisine role in premium, high-volume restaurants
- Experience in modern luxury, high-style, or chef-driven concepts
- Strong foundation in technique, organization, and execution under pressure
- Proven ability to manage and develop kitchen teams at scale
- Deep understanding of cost control, purchasing, and kitchen financials
- Ability to balance creativity with consistency and operational discipline
- Strong communication and leadership skills—clear, direct, and team-focused
- Experience with opening restaurants or building new teams preferred
- Passion for being part of a concept that blends culinary excellence with a larger guest experience
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Executive Chef is involved with all aspects of the culinary operations, encompassing operational duties and financial responsibilities, providing leadership and management of kitchen staff, and growing and developing the product and profitability of food items. The Executive Chef is an ambassador of the culinary program and, as such, plays an integral role in the development of the brand.
This role will pay a yearly salary of $115,000 - $145,000. Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead all back-of-house operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency
- Execute menu standards with precision while maintaining speed and flow during service
- Train, develop, and inspire a high-performing culinary team
- Partner with leadership on menu development, seasonal updates, and plating standards
- Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets the highest standards of presentation and taste
- Manage labor, food cost, ordering, and inventory with strong financial discipline
- Build systems and structure to support a high-volume, high-expectation environment
- Maintain best-in-class cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
- Be a visible, hands-on leader during service—calm, focused, and in control
- Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of food
- Ensure that all BOH operations adhere to proper safety and sanitation standards
- Understand and operate within cost guidelines and targets
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties, including operations reports, financial documentation, standard operating procedures, and safety and sanitation checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation
- Be able to multi-task and work at an efficient pace to keep up with business needs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–5+ years in an executive chef or chef de cuisine role in premium, high-volume restaurants
- Experience in modern luxury, high-style, or chef-driven concepts
- Strong foundation in technique, organization, and execution under pressure
- Proven ability to manage and develop kitchen teams at scale
- Deep understanding of cost control, purchasing, and kitchen financials
- Ability to balance creativity with consistency and operational discipline
- Strong communication and leadership skills—clear, direct, and team-focused
- Experience with opening restaurants or building new teams preferred
- Passion for being part of a concept that blends culinary excellence with a larger guest experience
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Executive Chef
Document your degree's direct relevance
H-1B eligibility hinges on a direct link between your degree field and your executive chef role. A culinary arts, food science, or hospitality management degree strengthens your case; a general business degree typically won't hold up under USCIS scrutiny.
Target multi-unit hospitality corporations first
Hotel management companies, contract food service operators, and casino resort groups file LCAs regularly for corporate culinary leadership roles. These employers have established HR and legal infrastructure for sponsorship, making a first offer far more likely than from independent restaurants.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary ask
Your employer must pay the prevailing wage certified on the LCA. Pull the Level III or IV wage for your metro area using OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so your offer clears the DOL threshold and doesn't trigger a wage-based RFE after filing.
Verify sponsorship history through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's database of employers with verified LCA filing history to identify which hospitality groups have actually sponsored corporate culinary roles, not just who claims to be open to it. This separates real sponsors from employers who've never filed.
Prepare a portfolio of standardized recipe and menu systems
Employers sponsoring a Corporate Executive Chef must justify a specialty occupation to USCIS, which means demonstrating the role requires a bachelor's-level degree, not trade skills. Documented evidence of system-level menu development, nutrition compliance, and cost engineering supports that argument.
Confirm the LCA is certified before your interview
Your employer must receive DOL certification of the LCA before you attend your visa interview. Consular officers can and do verify this. If your employer is still waiting on FLAG certification when your appointment is scheduled, request a rescheduled interview date rather than attending without it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Executive Chef role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as culinary arts, hospitality management, or food science. Generic chef titles often fail this test. Corporate Executive Chef roles that involve system-wide menu engineering, regulatory compliance, and multi-unit oversight are far more defensible as specialty occupations because the duties go well beyond trade-level cooking skills.
What if my culinary training was a diploma or associate degree, not a four-year bachelor's?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of a bachelor's degree, so 12 years of progressively responsible culinary leadership experience can substitute for a four-year degree. You'll need detailed letters from past employers documenting your roles and responsibilities. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is also standard practice to convert foreign qualifications into a U.S. equivalency assessment.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor Corporate Executive Chefs?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for culinary leadership roles. In practice, the most active sponsors are national hotel brands, contract food service management companies, and large casino resort operators. These employers have legal teams experienced in H-1B visa filings and regularly hire for corporate-level culinary positions that meet the specialty occupation threshold.
How does the H-1B annual lottery affect my chances as a Corporate Executive Chef candidate?
The H-1B cap and lottery apply to most corporate chef roles unless the employer is a university, nonprofit research institution, or government entity. Cap-subject registrations are entered in an annual lottery, and selection rules have changed in recent years. If you hold a U.S. master's degree in a relevant field, you're entered in a separate advanced-degree pool before the general cap pool, which can improve selection odds. Check USCIS for current lottery mechanics before your employer files.
Can a Corporate Executive Chef pursue a green card through employer sponsorship?
Yes. Most employer-sponsored green cards for this role follow the EB-3 skilled worker category, which requires PERM labor certification from DOL before USCIS reviews the immigrant petition. The employer must prove no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. EB-2 is an option if the role requires an advanced degree. Processing timelines vary significantly depending on your country of birth, with India and China facing substantial priority date backlogs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Corporate Executive Chef jobs?
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.