Your Head Chef Solution, Sorted
Say Goodbye to Hiring Drama — Your Kitchen's Dream Team Starts Here
What we do
Recruiting a reliable Head Chef 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 and NSW.
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.
3 Flexible 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 Head Chef Solution
Perfect for businesses seeking long-term stability.
We handle the entire recruitment and visa process. Browse our candidate pool of hundreds of
You focus on your customers.
4-Year PALM Visa Placement
Recruit kitchen staff, CDP, Commis Chef and Kitchen Hands on 4-Year Visas under the PALM Program .
✅ 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
Every candidate meets the key requirements
☑️ English language proficiency
☑️ Trade/chef qualifications
☑️ Skills assessments
☑️ Health & character checks
What’s included with The Kingsmen
☑️ Labour Market Testing
☑️ Full Visa & Immigration Handling
☑️ Skills Assessment Support
☑️ Onboarding & Ongoing Compliance
☑️ Long-Term PR Pathway Guidance
Transparent Pricing
Step 1
Recruitment
Choose 4 applicants to interview
Inmterview Untl Happy
Choose Final Applicant
$2995
Step 2
Standard Business Sponsor
$420
$500
Amount
$420
$330
$1,455
$1,200 (1-year) – $4,800 (4-year)
$3,405 – $7,005
Step 3
Nominating Applicant
$330
$1200/yr
$1750
Government Fees (AUD)
Fee Type
Sponsorship Application (for new sponsors)
Nomination Fee
Visa Application (Primary Applicant)
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy
Estimated Total
Step 2
Standard Business Sponsor
Gov Fee
Admin Fee
Step 3
Nominating Applicant
$4770
$1750
Let’s staff your kitchen for years, not weeks.
Say Goodbye to Hiring Drama — Your Kitchen's Dream Team Starts Here.