Visa sponsorship in Perth hospitality
Some hospitality jobs can be sponsored for a Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), with conditions. Chefs and cooks are on the Core Skills Occupation List, and so are hotel, motel and club managers. Bar attendants, waiters, baristas, cafe workers, kitchen hands and cafe and restaurant managers are not. This page is checked every day against the official register.
Checked against the Federal Register of Legislation on 9 November 2026. The list has 456 occupations.
Read this first
- This is general information, not migration advice. Cookatoo is a recruitment agency, not a migration agent. For advice on your own situation, speak to a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner.
- Being on the list is not enough. The employer has to be an approved sponsor and nominate the position, the pay has to meet the salary rules, and the visa applicant has to meet other requirements. For nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, Home Affairs shows the Core Skills Income Threshold as A$79,423.
- The rules change. We check the register every day, but the register is the source of truth. If anything here differs from it, the register applies.
How the list works
The Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa uses one list of occupations. An occupation applies when the tasks the person will perform correspond to the tasks set out in its ANZSCO code. Each job below is in one of three positions.
On the list
The occupation can be nominated if the tasks match and the other requirements are met.
On the list, with conditions
The occupation does not apply if the position fits a listed condition, for example one in a limited service restaurant or in mass production.
Not on the list
It cannot be nominated under the Core Skills stream. Other pathways, such as labour agreements, may exist for some businesses.
Hospitality jobs and the list today
The job names and six digit ANZSCO codes below are the ones the register uses. Filter by area, by whether the job is on the list, or search by job title. Your own job may sit under a different code, because the code follows the tasks, not the title.
Area
On the Core Skills Occupation List?
Greyed out choices have no jobs in the current view.
Showing 24 of 24 jobs. Checked 9 November 2026.
| Job and ANZSCO code | Area | On the list? |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe or Restaurant ManagerIncludes Food and beverage manager, Restaurateur, Canteen manager, Caterer, Internet cafe managerNot on the Core Skills Occupation List. A manager of a hotel, motel or club may be covered by a different code, depending on the tasks.Code 141111 · Management | Management | Not on the list |
| Hotel or Motel ManagerIncludes Hotelier, Publican, Duty manager (hotel), Resort managerA publican is filed under this code. Whether a nominated position fits depends on the tasks.Code 141311 · Management | Management | On the list, with conditions Does not apply if:
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| Licensed Club ManagerIncludes Club licensee, Gaming manager, Nightclub managerCode 141411 · Management | Management | On the list |
| Bed and Breakfast OperatorCode 141911 · Management | Management | Not on the list |
| Accommodation and Hospitality Managers necIncludes Hostel manager, Backpackers manager, Guest house manager, Boarding house manager, Casino duty manager, Reception centre managerCode 141999 · Management | Management | On the list |
| Conference and Event OrganiserIncludes Event manager, Event management consultant, Exhibition organiser, Wedding coordinatorCode 149311 · Management | Management | Not on the list |
| Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers necCode 149999 · Management | Management | On the list, with conditions Does not apply if:
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| BakerIncludes DoughmakerCode 351111 · Kitchen | Kitchen | On the list, with conditions Does not apply if:
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| Pastry cookIncludes Cake decoratorCode 351112 · Kitchen | Kitchen | On the list, with conditions Does not apply if:
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| Butcher or Smallgoods MakerCode 351211 · Kitchen | Kitchen | On the list |
| ChefIncludes Sous chef, Chef de partie, Commis chef, Demi chef, Second chefHead chef and executive chef are not listed as titles in ANZSCO, so check the code against the tasks.Code 351311 · Kitchen | Kitchen | On the list, with conditions Does not apply if:
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| CookCode 351411 · Kitchen | Kitchen | On the list, with conditions Does not apply if:
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| Bar AttendantIncludes Bar stewardCode 431111 · Front of house | Front of house | Not on the list |
| BaristaCode 431112 · Front of house | Front of house | Not on the list |
| Cafe WorkerIncludes Cafe assistant, Cafe attendant, Canteen attendantCode 431211 · Front of house | Front of house | Not on the list |
| Hotel Service ManagerIncludes Hotel concierge, Front office manager (hotel), Head housekeeper, Head porter (hotel), Hotel service supervisor, Hotel office managerHotel concierge, front office manager and head housekeeper are filed under this code, so the role depends on the tasks.Code 431411 · Management | Management | On the list |
| WaiterIncludes Sommelier, Wine steward, Silver service waiter, Formal service waiter, Drink waiter, Food and beverage attendantCode 431511 · Front of house | Front of house | Not on the list |
| Doorperson or Luggage PorterCode 431912 · Front of house | Front of house | Not on the list |
| Hospitality Workers necIncludes Cellar hand (hotel), Uniform room attendantCode 431999 · Front of house | Front of house | Not on the list |
| Hotel or Motel ReceptionistCode 542113 · Front of house | Front of house | Not on the list |
| Commercial HousekeeperCode 811411 · Front of house | Front of house | Not on the list |
| Fast Food CookIncludes Short order cookCode 851111 · Kitchen | Kitchen | Not on the list |
| Pastry cook's AssistantIncludes Bakery assistantCode 851211 · Kitchen | Kitchen | Not on the list |
| Kitchen handIncludes Dishwasher, Kitchen steward, Pantry attendant, Sandwich handCode 851311 · Kitchen | Kitchen | Not on the list |
The job titles are taken from the Australian Bureau of Statistics ANZSCO index, which lists alternative titles and specialisations under each code. A title is a guide, not a ruling: the code follows the tasks, so the same title can sit under a different code. Cooks and chefs are separate codes. Check the tasks against the register or ask a registered migration agent.
Senior and similar roles: the answer can change
The table shows the code for each hospitality job as the register lists it. Some titles are not listed, and a few jobs can be coded differently depending on the tasks and the size of the organisation. A general manager is the clearest example.
- Running a single venue. A general manager running one hotel, motel or club, doing what a hotel, motel or club manager does, would most likely be coded as one of those. Cafe or Restaurant Manager is not on the list.
- A senior role across a larger group. This could be coded as Corporate General Manager or Chief Executive or Managing Director instead. Both are on the list, but they do not apply where the position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD180,001. This is the case where the answer can change.
- Titles that are not listed. Head chef, executive chef and general manager are not titles in ANZSCO for hospitality, so the code depends on what you actually do.
If your role is senior, spans more than one venue, or has a title that is not listed, do not rely on the table. Take advice from a registered migration agent.
What a limited service restaurant is
Chef and Cook do not apply where the position is in a limited service restaurant. The register says that includes:
- a fast food or takeaway food service
- a fast casual restaurant
- a drinking establishment that offers only a limited food service
- a limited service cafe, including a coffee shop or mall cafe
- a limited service pizza restaurant
Chef and Cook also do not apply to positions involved in mass production in a factory setting. Baker and Pastry cook do not apply to mass or standardised production, which includes positions based in a franchise or factory, or that mainly use pre-prepared food from another location. Read the register
If you do not need sponsorship
Already have the right to work
Many people work in Perth hospitality without a sponsor, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, and some people on visas with work rights, such as working holiday and student visas. Always check your own visa conditions, including any limits on hours or employers.
How this affects your application
Cookatoo does not directly offer or arrange sponsorship. Some client venues may be willing to sponsor the right candidate, entirely at their discretion, and it cannot be guaranteed. If sponsorship matters to you, say so in your application.
Common questions
Can a chef or cook be sponsored in Perth?
Chef and Cook are both on the Core Skills Occupation List. The list does not apply if the position is in a limited service restaurant, such as fast food, takeaway, a fast casual restaurant or a limited service cafe, or if it involves mass production in a factory. The employer must also meet the other sponsorship requirements, including the salary threshold.
Can a restaurant or cafe sponsor a waiter, bar attendant or barista?
No. Waiter, Bar Attendant, Barista, Cafe Worker and Kitchen hand are not on the Core Skills Occupation List, so they cannot be nominated under the Core Skills stream.
Can a cafe or restaurant manager be sponsored?
Cafe or Restaurant Manager is not on the list. Hotel or Motel Manager, Licensed Club Manager and Hotel Service Manager are, so a manager's code depends on the type of business and the tasks. Take advice from a registered migration agent.
What is the salary threshold?
For nominations lodged between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027, Home Affairs shows the Core Skills Income Threshold as A$79,423. It is indexed each year, and the nominated pay must also meet other salary rules. Check the Home Affairs salary requirements page.
How do I find the code for my job?
The code is a six digit ANZSCO number, and the occupation applies when the tasks to be performed correspond to the tasks set out in that code. A job title alone does not decide it. A registered migration agent can confirm the code.
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