How to Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

Q. Can I emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager?

A. Cafe or Restaurant Manager is on the Short Term Strategic Occupations Skills List  (STSOL)  which opens many top tier visa pathways for emigrating to Australia on full Permanent Residency.  So yes you can Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager.

Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

We love to chat all things Australian Migration & our friendly expert Hospitality Emigration Specialists are uniquely positioned to assist with your Move to Australia. Whatever your specialization as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager we’re ideally positioned to assist in making your Australian dreams come true.

Our experts have a huge range of experience in assisting clients emigrate to Australia as Cafe or Restaurant Managers and regardless of how complex your work history.

Those looking to emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager come from a variety of backgrounds. Some have worked on salary ever since qualifying, others work as contractors and some have set up and managed their own successful business.

Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

ANZSCO Code for a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

Australia has two ‘Occupation in Demand Lists’.  Every occupation on the MLTSSL and STSOL is assigned an immigration code and the code for those looking to emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager is 141111.

This is also known as the a ANZSCO Code for a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

If you’re looking to emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager your skills are definitely in demand.

The STSOL list is a Premier List for Australian Immigration and means your visa does not need to be tied to any employer. You can be in charge of your own destiny in Australia.

You don’t even need a job in Australia to apply. The Skilled Visa forCafe or Restaurant Managers is about you, your skills and how you’re going to benefit the Australian economy.

These Occupations are Wanted in Australia

According to the ANZSCO Classification Schedule the code for Cafe or Restaurant Managers contains the following Details.

General role description for a Cafe or Restaurant Manager migrating to Australia

141111 ANZSCO Australia Migration Code Description:

“Organises and controls the operations of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining and catering services”

Minimum qualifications required to emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

According to ANZSCO those looking to migrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager must demonstrate qualifications equivalent to Skills Level 2 on the Australian Qualification Framework (“AQF”).

Skill Level 2

“Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:- NZ Register Diploma or- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.”

Tasks and Responsibilities of a Cafe or Restaurant Manager in Australia.

What does Australian Immigration consider to be the Tasks and Responsibilities of an equivalently trained and experienced Cafe or Restaurant Manager?

• Planning menus in consultation with Chefs
• Planning and organising special functions
• Arranging the purchasing and pricing of goods according to budget
• Maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
• “Ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance”
• Conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service
• “Selecting, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff”
• “May take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders”
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Am I eligible to emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager ?

Calculating your Australian Immigration Points 

Once you’ve satisfied the occupational requirements for ANZSCO then it’s time to look at overall emigration points which can be calculated below:

Age Points to Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

• Age 18 – 24 = 25 points
• Age 25 – 32 = 30 points
• Age 33 – 39 = 25 points
• Age 40 – 44 = 15 points
• Age 45 = Not eligible for skilled migration although may still be eligible for Permanent residency status via the TSS Visa.

English Language Ability Points to Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

• • Good = 20 points
  • Medium = 10 points
  • Basic = 0 points

Work Experience Points to to Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

• 3 to 5 years = 5 points
• 5 to 8 years = 10 points
• 8 years + = 15 points

Qualification Points to Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

• PHD = 20 points
• Degree = 15 points
• Trade Qualification = 10 points

We will always make an application across the State Sponsored visa class of Permanent Residency so by using Let’s Go! Global add in a further 5 or 10 points as required, or an extra 15 points for a regional application as discussed below on this page.

What is the process to Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager?

Once you’ve satisfied ANZSCO and calculated a minimum of 65 emigration points it’s time to start looking at getting your migration case underway.

Let’s Go Global have an enviable success rate assisting Cafe or Restaurant Managers emigrating to Australia and are standing by to assist in making your dreams a reality.

The 3 stages of Emigrating to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

1 –Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager Stage One: Skills Assessment

Every occupation, trade and profession have their own skills assessment body. It’s their job to say that you are who you say you are, and that you have the right skills, experience and qualifications.

In the case of ANZSCO Code 141111 the Australian Skills Assessment body for Cafe or Restaurant Manager is {D5}.

Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager Skills Assessment – Training and employment Check:

Stage one is the collation of a decision ready bundle of documents which can be used by the assessment body to evidence and substantiate your skills, training, qualifications and experience.

Whist every case is unique we’ll be working closely with you to provide things such as:

• CV OR Resume
• Payslips
• Qualifications
• Very specific references for every role you’ve held
• Details of your apprenticeship
• Suitable ID Documentation

If you have periods of self employment or contracting we’re going to need to work very closely to ensure the documentation bundle is 100% compliant. Rest assured, we’ll be with you every step of the way and don’t worry, even if certain things might be difficult to source we will usually be able to assist or find a suitable workaround.

The Skills Assessment is a mandatory part of the Australia Emigration process and we can’t move on to other stages of the application without it. 

Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager with your skills assessment

Your skills assessment Certificate  verifies and recognizes all of your skills, qualifications and experience in your home country so you can start work in Australia and gain any local licensing and registrations needed. 

For further detailed information about how to emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager feel free to take our Free Online Assessment for an in Depth Consultation, with No Obligation.

For now though, let’s continue with the emigration to Australia process as it applies specifically to Cafe or Restaurant Managers.

2 –Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager Stage Two: Expression of Interest EOI

After receiving a positive Skills Assessment an Expression of Interest can be lodged which places you into a pool of candidates all looking to migrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager . It is important therefore that you build the strongest possible case to receive an invitation to apply for your formal skilled visa.

3 –Emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager Stage Three: Formal Application

The final stage of your migration to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager is your formal application to the Department of Home Affairs after receiving an invitation to apply. At this stage police checks and medicals are required.

What Emigration Australia Visas are available for a Cafe or Restaurant Manager?

The main skilled visa classes of 189 and 190 bring what’s termed Permanent residency Status from day one.

Permanent Residency for a Cafe or Restaurant Manager means you’ll be able to:

1. Live and work in Australia
2. Enter and leave without the need for further visas
3. Access Medicare
4. Access education for children without contribution
5. Access financial services
6. Own property
7. Sponsor other eligible family members after two years
8. Apply for full citizenship and dual nationality after four years

Can my family join me on a skilled visa?

Yes, with the additional bonus that your partner may not even need to do a skills assessment in their own right for whatever occupation they hold. The rights and privileges afforded to the main visa holder are passed onto partners and children automatically.

Employer Sponsored Visas for Cafe or Restaurant Managers Emigrating to Australia

Cafe or Restaurant Manager is on the MLTSSL for Australia which means it’s eligible for the TSS Employer Sponsored Visa and whilst this visa is initially classed as temporary it can convert to fill Permanent Residency Status after three years.

Occupation Ceilings for Cafe or Restaurant Managers Emigrating to Australia 

Occupation ceilings dictate how many skilled visas are issued to applicants in a particular year. For 2020-2021 the occupation ceiling for Cafe or Restaurant Managers immigrating to Australia is 1000.

State Sponsorship Options for Cafe or Restaurant Managers

190 State Nomination for Cafe or Restaurant Managers Emigrating to Australia

The following Australian States and Territories currently offer their weight to the 190 Visa class for Cafe or Restaurant Managers emigrating to Australia

• NSW New South Wales
• NT Northern Territory
• VIC Victoria
• WA Western Australia
• SA South Australia
• TAS Tasmania

The 491 Regional Visa with 15 bonus Australian Immigration points

The Australian Government has recently introduced the 491 visa pathway.  This pathway requires the applicant to work in a regional area of Australia for 5 years.  After this time, the 491 visa will be able to be transferred to Australian Permanent Residency. 

Currently in 2023 the Government has declared the whole of Australia a regional area outside of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane city areas.  This is a great visa option for many people as it provides a bonus 15 immigration points to your total.  

Do I need a job to emigrate to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager in 2023?

Not usually. The 189 visa class does not require a formal job offer although some States and Territories do require this for the 190 subclass.

Jobs in Australia for Cafe or Restaurant Managers

The Job market in Australia for Cafe or Restaurant Managers remains constant and is expected to do so for the next five years. There are currently not enough Cafe or Restaurant Managers working in Australia with the majority of those that are working are employed on a full-time basis. Unemployment for qualified Cafe or Restaurant Managers in Australia is well below the national average.

Employers also usually provide assistance with living costs and accommodation allowances are very common. When you first land in Australia it is usual for your employers to pay for some local serviced accommodation while you get yourself sorted with renting something longer term.

Average Salary in Australia for a Cafe or Restaurant Manager

• Weekly Salary – “$1,254.30”
• Annual Salary – “$65,224”
• Average Age – 41.6

Can I move to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager and bring my family with me?

Yes you can.  You can move to Australia as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager  and your spouse or partner as well as your dependent children can come with you.  To find out about Australian schools you can read our guide the typical Australian school day.