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Non-EU Chef Recruitment |
for Your Irish Hospitality Business

Non-EU Chef Recruitment
for Your Irish Hospitality Business
|

Visa Sponsorship, Permit Management & Long-Term Staffing Solutions EU WorkForce
helps Irish hospitality employers recruit experienced Non-EU chefs
through the Irish General Employment Permit system
— ethically, transparently, and efficiently.

The Non-EU Chef Recruitment Solution
Ireland needs |

Ireland’s hospitality industry is experiencing a historic shortage of qualified chefs. From gastropubs and boutique restaurants to 4- and 5-star hotels, operators across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and nationwide are struggling to find and retain kitchen staff.
For over a decade, EU WorkForce has supported Irish employers with professional recruitment services across Europe. Now, through our Visa Workers Division, we offer access to skilled Non-EU chefs ready to relocate and grow their careers in Ireland.
We combine 10+ years of European sourcing experience with dedicated international recruitment networks in Asia to deliver compliant, long-term staffing solutions.

Facing chef shortages?

Let our Visa Workers Division handle your Non-EU recruitment from permit to onboarding.
Non-EU chefs recruitment service | EU Workforce Ireland

Complete Visa Sponsorship & Recruitment Services

We manage the entire recruitment process under Ireland’s General Employment Permit scheme, ensuring full legal compliance and smooth onboarding.

Candidate Sourcing & Screening

From luxury hotels, fine-dining venues, and international resorts across Asia and the Middle East.

Candidate Sourcing & Screening

From luxury hotels, fine-dining venues, and international resorts across Asia and the Middle East.
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Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT)

Job ad drafting, placement, and documentation management.

Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT)

Job ad drafting, placement, and documentation management.
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Permit & Visa Application

Preparation, submission, and progress tracking with DETE and Irish Immigration.

Permit & Visa Application

Preparation, submission, and progress tracking with DETE and Irish Immigration.
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Relocation Support

Travel, insurance, and pre-arrival orientation.

Relocation Support

Travel, insurance, and pre-arrival orientation.
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Onboarding & HR Guidance

Immigration registration (IRP), integration, and retention support.

Onboarding & HR Guidance

Immigration registration (IRP), integration, and retention support.
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Simplify your recruitment process!

EU WorkForce manages every step — from job adverts to chef arrival.

Our Asia Asia Recruitment Division

Catering jobs Ireland

Our physical presence in Asia ensures faster placements , higher quality, and strong candidate motivation!

Source chefs from trusted international markets!

Get access to pre-vetted, English-speaking professionals ready for Ireland.

Why Irish Employers Choose Choose Non-EU Chefs

Recruiting through the General Employment Permit system offers clear advantages for Irish hospitality businesses seeking long-term workforce stability.

Each chef is English-speaking!

Reference-checked, and portfolio-verified before introduction.

Looking for loyal, career-focused chefs?

We connect you with professionals committed to your kitchen’s success.

Our proven process ensures transparency, compliance, and minimal disruption to your operations

1

Employer Registration
Choose your DETE route (Standard or Trusted Partner).

2

Job Confirmation
Define job role, salary, and location.


3

Advertising
We publish LMNT adverts on JobsIreland/EURES and a national newspaper for 28 days.

4

Candidate Sourcing
Parallel screening begins in Asia.


5

Shortlisting & Interviews
Only eligible, pre-verified chefs presented.

6

Permit Application
EU WorkForce handles all documentation.

7

Visa & Travel Coordination
End-to-end relocation support.

8

Arrival & Onboarding
Full HR guidance upon arrival.


Transparent, Fixed-Fee Recruitment

At EU WorkForce, we believe in simple, ethical, and transparent pricing.

We operate on a fixed-fee model, not percentage-based commissions, giving employers full cost certainty.

Our service fee is structured in two stages:

Stage One

Covers advertising, compliance setup, and candidate sourcing.

Stage Two

Payable only once your new chef arrives and begins employment.

Employers cover standard government permit costs

candidates typically handle visa and residence card fees

Clear pricing. Ethical hiring. Predictable results.

Partner with a trusted Irish recruitment agency that values transparency.

Partnership for Long-Term Success Eu Workforce Eu Workforce

When you choose EU WorkForce, you gain more than a recruitment service — you gain a strategic staffing partner.

We understand the realities of running a busy kitchen in Ireland’s competitive market and are committed to supporting employers long after placement.

Our goal: help you build a stable, high-performing culinary team while offering global chefs an ethical path to career growth in Ireland.

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