Your Head Chef Solution, Sorted
Say Goodbye to Hiring Dramas
- 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.
Have a great staff member you are looking to sponsor?
We support you through the sponsorship process.
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 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.
✅ 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
Keep selecting until you are satisfied
Alll inclusive until you land your ideal applicant
$2,995
*All inclusive
No hidden Agency fees
Nothing to worry about hidden in tiny writing
Step Two:
Business Sponsorship Application
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
What’s included with The Kingsmen
☑️ Labour Market Testing
☑️ Full Visa & Immigration Handling
☑️ Skills Assessment Support
☑️ Onboarding & Ongoing Compliance
☑️ Long-Term PR Pathway Guidance
Step Three:
The Sponsorship Process
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
Visa Application
$4770
$1750
Let’s staff your kitchen for years, not weeks.
Say Goodbye to Hiring Drama — Your Kitchen's Dream Team Starts Here.