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Chefs are recruited according to employer’s requirements and standards and vetted as to their standard of work and experience.

  • Video provided of chef, preparing, cooking and serving
  • References verified from source
  • Chefs to provide a police certificate of good character
  • A good understanding of the English language oral and written
  • Once a chef is appointed by an employer, the Chef will be appraised of the employer’s menu and will receive training associated with the men

Applicant Consultation

Following selection by employer they will liaise with the chef regarding the required documents for the application process.

  • Passport verification
  • Immigration history
  • Contact details
  • Signing of contracts and NDA if required

Employer Consultation

Liaise with the employer regarding the documents required for the application process

  • Conduct the Labour market needs test
  • Prepare Contracts, NDA, certificate of employment
  • Restaurant/Hotel certificates
  • Revenue , staff, certificates
  • Communication updates provided throughout the entire process

Document Verification

  • Check all documents provided to ensure they meet the requirements under the employment permit regulations

Application Submission

  • Ensure all the relevant information and documents are collated in line with the regulations and submit the application

Department Follow Up

  • As the appointed agent, we will receive notification from the Department of Enterprise regarding any further information or documents required by them

Decision Appeals

  • Should any application be refused, we will examine the refusal reasons and appeal the decision. This can sometimes happen if we are not provided with correct information or documents

Entry Visa Applications

  • Some nationalities require an entry visa when the employment permit is issued. This process is based on an application to the Irish embassy located in the Country of residence of the applicant employee

Timeline

  • Labour market needs test - 4 weeks
  • Application process - 12 weeks
  • Entry visa process - 8 weeks
  • Total time - 24 weeks, based on current information, subject to change

Policy Statement

​A policy statement regarding modern slavery will be provided by all connected parties.

Fees

  • One provider is offering the fee payment for the permit application and the entry visa will be paid by the chef applicant
  • Travel fees are negotiable between the employer and employee at contract stage
  • Accommodation on a temporary or full-time basis should also be discussed and finalised at contract stage
  • Fees for service and employment permit is €2,730 and the entry visa fee is €615, all include vat @23%

Please contact Colm Hilliard or Paul Dunne on info@workpermits.ie for further information

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