In 2025, Australia has a big shortage of qualified cooks and chefs. Many restaurants, hotels, and catering companies are hiring — and some are willing to sponsor foreign cooks under official visa rules.
What Kind of Jobs Are Available
Work as professional cook/chef in full-service restaurants, hotels or catering businesses. Jobs include cooking, food prep, plating, kitchen-cleaning, hygiene and working with kitchen staff. These are not fast-food or takeaway jobs.
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What You Need to Qualify
- You must have cooking skills or experience in a professional kitchen.
- You must have basic English for workplace communication.
- You need a valid visa — employers must sponsor you under Australia’s visa program (now often under Skills in Demand / SID visa).
- Depending on visa/role, you may need a certification or skills-assessment (e.g. from an approved authority) and at least one year of kitchen experience.
Visa & Sponsorship Options (2025)
- Employer-sponsored visas under the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa are common for cooks/chefs now.
- After working for the sponsoring employer for a certain period, you may be able to apply for permanent residence (for example via Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186).
- For those with cooking qualifications and experience — there may also be other skilled-migration visa routes available.
How to Find Real Jobs / Legit Employers
- Look for restaurants, hotels or catering employers openly advertising visa-sponsorship for cooks/chefs.
- Avoid vague “work abroad” ads; check that the job is a full-service kitchen job and that visa sponsorship is clearly stated.
- Consider applying through recognized agencies or employers with good track records, not random/unverified recruiters.
If you are a skilled cook and ready to move abroad — 2025 remains one of the best times for foreigners to get kitchen-crew jobs in Australia.
