American restaurants themselves cannot * * apply for a work visa. However, the owner or employer of a restaurant can apply for a work visa in the United States as an applicant for employees such as restaurant chefs.

The types of work visas in the United States include H- 1B visa, L- 1 visa and E-2 visa. For chefs, the commonly used visa is H- 1B visa, which is suitable for workers with high academic qualifications and strong professional skills, such as chefs or restaurant managers.

In addition, the L- 1 visa is applicable to employees transferred from their posts within multinational companies, including the headquarters employees of restaurants and employees of overseas restaurants. Chefs seeking investment opportunities can also get an E-2 visa.

The above contents are for reference only. It is recommended to consult a professional immigration consultant to obtain more accurate information.