Skilled Work Permits - Chefs

It is currently recognised there is a national shortage of chefs. Although the posts will usually be advertised they may be filled without the employer having done so. Applications are considered for the following positions only:

• Executive Chef,

• Head Chef,

• Sous Chef,

• Pastry Chef

• Chef de Partie.

Application Process

Complete skilled work permit application form and enclose appropriate fee and the following supporting documents:

• Copy of personal details page of the passport and, if applicable, the page showing the current UK Immigration endorsement.  Also, copies of the passports of any dependants who qualify.

• Full job description (copies of menus, number of covers and details of staff employed in the kitchen, listing their jobs and responsibilities, may also be requested from the establishment).

• Evidence of three years employment carrying out the work of a chef, which may include time at a catering college, where they have obtained formal qualifications and experience in culinary related subjects.  This should be through curriculum vitae, *references and qualifications.
  
  *References on business headed note paper which must show the dates the employment started and ended along with the job title and a brief description of the duties and responsibilities held.

• Accommodation is to be provided by the employer (for example: hotel, self-catering apartment or lodging house). There are occasions when employees will find their own which is acceptable.

• A draft contract of employment or details of the terms and conditions.