Experienced Chefs | Australian Visa Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking to take your culinary career to Australia?

We are actively seeking experienced Chefs from around the world for long-term positions with reputable Australian hospitality employers.

You Solved works with established hotels, resorts, pubs, clubs, restaurants and hospitality groups across Australia that are looking internationally for experienced Chefs and are prepared to offer employer-sponsored visa opportunities to suitable candidates.

We are looking for skilled Chefs who can demonstrate strong commercial kitchen experience, excellent food preparation and cooking skills, and the ability to perform consistently in busy, professional kitchens.

Our clients offer competitive salaries, together with visa sponsorship and relocation support for suitable international candidates.

Why You Solved & Pacific?

Securing an opportunity in Australia involves much more than simply finding an employer willing to sponsor you.

You Solved, together with our migration team at Pacific Education & Visa Services, supports suitable candidates throughout the recruitment and employer-sponsored migration process.

We are a trusted recruitment and migration partner to quality Australian hospitality venues and groups and have supported many employers and international candidates through successful recruitment and sponsorship outcomes.

Importantly, when you apply with us, you are not simply applying for one advertised vacancy.

We work with multiple Australian employers and can consider suitable candidates across our wider hospitality network, helping us match your experience, skills and long-term goals with an appropriate employer.

Depending on the employer and position, opportunities may include:

Subclass 482 visa sponsorship, with potential future permanent residency pathways for eligible candidates
Competitive Australian salaries
Relocation and accommodation assistance
Support with the employer-sponsored visa process
Future support with family relocation and visa applications
Long-term employment with established Australian hospitality businesses
Opportunities across regional Australia and selected metropolitan locations

The Role

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality food while contributing to the efficient operation of a professional commercial kitchen.

The exact position and responsibilities will vary depending on your experience and the employer, and we will aim to match your background with a suitable Australian venue.

Key Duties May Include:

Prepare and cook a wide range of dishes to a consistently high standard
Examine foodstuffs to ensure quality and freshness
Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
Prepare and cook food using a variety of techniques
Season food during preparation and cooking
Portion and present dishes to the required standard
Prepare food to meet dietary and special requirements
Assist with menu planning and development where required
Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service
Maintain appropriate stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory control
Store food correctly and minimise wastage
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
Work efficiently during busy service periods
Coordinate with other kitchen team members to ensure smooth service
Assist with the training and supervision of junior Chefs and kitchen staff where applicable

Key Requirements

Recognised culinary or commercial cookery qualification
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional cooking experience is highly desirable
Strong experience in professional, high-quality commercial kitchens
Experience within hotels, resorts, quality restaurants, pubs, clubs or high-volume hospitality venues
Five-star hotel or comparable high-standard hospitality experience is highly regarded
Strong skills across multiple kitchen sections, which may include grill, pans, larder, fryer and preparation
Strong knife skills, food preparation and cooking techniques
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Good understanding of food safety and hygiene
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to adapt to Australian workplace and kitchen environments
Willingness to relocate to the location of the sponsoring employer

International Applicants

As these opportunities are specifically available to candidates currently outside Australia, applicants must be prepared to complete the requirements associated with Australian employer-sponsored migration.

Depending on your circumstances and the position, this may include providing evidence of your:

Qualifications and training
Employment history and relevant work experience
English language ability
Skills and practical cooking experience
Eligibility for the relevant employer-sponsored visa pathway
Ability to meet the financial costs associated with your visa and relocation to Australia

Where applicable, a positive skills assessment outcome from the relevant Australian assessing authority is highly desirable. Please indicate in your application if you already hold a positive Australian skills assessment or are currently completing the assessment process.

Ready to Build Your Career in Australia?

We are looking for experienced Chefs who are serious about relocating to Australia and building a long-term future with an Australian employer.

Our recruitment process is thorough because we want to present our employers with candidates who have the skills, experience and commitment to succeed in Australia.

For international applicants, a positive skills assessment outcome from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) or VETASSESS is highly desirable. Please indicate in your application if you already hold a positive skills assessment or are currently completing the assessment process.

If you are an experienced Chef currently living overseas and believe you have what Australian employers are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us about your qualifications, experience, current location and the type of kitchen environments you have worked in.