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Say Goodbye to Hiring Dramas
- Your Kitchen's Dream Team Starts Here

What we do

Recruiting reliable Chefs shouldn't feel like an endless revolving door.

Whether you're dealing with burnout, no-shows, or underqualified applicants, The Kingsmen has a proven solution — trusted by pubs, clubs, resorts and restaurants across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and ACT.

We’re talking skilled, international chefs from Europe, Asia, South America and the Pacific — many with backgrounds in 5-star resorts, Michelin-rated restaurants, and luxury cruise liners.

Have a great staff member you are looking to sponsor? 

We support you through the sponsorship process.

Skip Recruitment and jump straight to the Sponsorship stage

Our Chef Staffing Solutions

Short-Term Relief

Need someone this week? We’ve got you covered. Hire experienced chefs for short periods — ideal for busy seasons, sick leave, or emergency coverage.

From $33.96/hr, including agency fees and insurance.

✅ Pathway to Permanent Residency
ENS 186 Visa.

Permanent Chef Solution

Perfect for businesses seeking long-term stability.

We handle the entire recruitment and visa process. Browse our candidate pool of hundreds of skilled chefs.

You focus on your customers.

✅ Pathway to Permanent
ENS 186 Visa.

4-Year PALM Visa Placement

Recruit kitchen staff, CDP, Commis Chef and Kitchen Hands on 4-Year Visas under the PALM Program.

We have over 100 staff working across Australia on pressure-relieving 4-Year Visas!

✅ Pathway to Permanent Residency
ENS 186 Visa.

Our Candidates Come From

Asia-Pacific Region

  • Philippines

  • Vietnam

  • Indonesia

  • Fiji

  • Sri Lanka

  • Nepal

  • India

  • Thailand

  • Malaysia

  • Bangladesh

  • Pakistan

  • Samoa

  • Tonga

  • Vanuatu

  • Solomon Islands

Europe & Latin America

  • United Kingdom 

  • Ireland

  • France

  • Germany

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Brazil

  • Colombia

  • Chile

  • Argentina 

  • South Africa 

Looking for full recruitment support
& Transparent Pricing?

Step One:

Full Access Recruitment

Access our database of hundreds of skilled Chefs
Choose your first 4 applicants to interview
Alll inclusive until you land your ideal applicant

$2,995*

*All inclusive

No hidden Agency fees

Nothing to worry about hidden in tiny writing

Business Sponsorship Application

Step Two:

We will help you prepare and submit your Standard Business Sponsor Application with the Government.

$420 (Government Fee)* + $500 (The Kingsmen Fee)*

This is valid for 3 years with the Government and only needs to be paid once in that period regardless of the number of sponsored candidates

$920*

*First application only or every 3 years

No hidden Agency fees

Nothing to worry about hidden in tiny writing

Step Three:

Nominating an Applicant

  • Confirm the role and salary meet Home Affairs requirements

  • Draft a compliant position description and employment contract

  • Place Labour Market Testing ads and keep screenshots on file

  • Gather market-salary evidence, organisation chart and business financials

  • Lodge the nomination in ImmiAccount and pay government fees at cost

  • Issue the TRN to your worker and monitor the file through to approval

  • Maintain all records for five years to protect your sponsorship

Step Four:

Sponsorship & Visa Acceptance

  1. Book English testing, health examinations and police clearances where required

  2. Prepare and lodge the online visa application, linking it to your nomination TRN

  3. Pay Home Affairs visa charges at cost (AUD 2,690 for the primary applicant, plus family members) and upload receipts

  4. Upload certified copies of passports, qualifications, work references and Form 956 authorising The Kingsmen as representative

  5. Monitor ImmiAccount daily and respond to any Department requests within 24 hours

  6. Arrange Health Cover, pre-departure briefing and arrival paperwork once visa is granted

Fee Type
Visa Application (Govt)*
The Kingsmen - Admin Fee
Estimated Total

*Additional $2690 per adult dependant

Amount
$2,690*
$1,750
$4,440

What’s included with The Kingsmen

☑️ Labour Market Testing

☑️ Full Visa & Immigration Handling

☑️ Skills Assessment Support

☑️ Onboarding & Ongoing Compliance

☑️ Long-Term PR Pathway Guidance

Let’s staff your kitchen for years, not weeks.

Say Goodbye to Hiring Drama — Your Kitchen's Dream Team Starts Here.

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