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Chefs & Hospitality

From the kitchen to permanent residence.

Chefs and hospitality managers are in steady demand across Australia's restaurant, hotel and tourism sectors — especially in regional areas.

Assessing Authority
VETASSESS
Visa List
STSOL
Median Salary
$65,000
Typical Range
$55k – $85k
Your Pathway

From the pass to PR.

Chefs and hospitality managers sit on the STSOL, meaning employer sponsorship (482) is typically the primary route, with a path to PR via regional sponsorship or the 186 after time in role.

Regional restaurants and hotels often carry additional incentives and a faster route to permanent residence.

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Skills Assessment
VETASSESS — qualifications & employment.
Regional Advantage
Regional hospitality roles often move faster.
Visa Pathways
482 sponsorship, then 186 or regional PR.
Frequently Asked

Chef & hospitality PR questions

Do I need a job offer to migrate as a chef?+
For most chefs, yes — since the occupation sits on the STSOL, employer sponsorship (482) is the primary pathway rather than the points-tested GSM lists.
Can I get PR eventually as a chef?+
Yes — after time in a sponsored role, or through regional employer nomination, many chefs transition to permanent residence via the 186 or a regional PR pathway.
Related Resources

Other pathways to explore

Employer Sponsored Visas
482, 186 and 407 — sponsored work-to-PR.
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