The following criterion needs to be met:
The following jobs in this occupation code are at or above NVQ or SVQ level 3:
• Skilled chef positions where the pay is at least equal to the appropriate salary rates shown below and the job requires three or more years relevant experience
All other jobs in this occupation code are below NVQ or SVQ level 3.
The job must be paid the minimum salary below, which is derived either from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) or, where alternative salary data is available, from an alternative code of practice.
Minimum rates:
• Head chef £9.62 per hour
• Second chef £8.65 per hour
• Other skilled chef £8.45 per hour
The above rates apply after any deductions for accommodation, meals etc. Any overtime must also be paid at the above rates.
ONLY the following job in this occupation code is currently on the United Kingdom shortage occupation list:
• skilled chef where:
- the pay is at least £8.45 per hour after deductions for accommodation, meals etc; and
- the job requires three or more years relevant experience
Sponsors must retain pay records confirming that the individual is earning the appropriate skilled salary and provide these to the UK Border Agency on request.
Sponsors must also retain references from the individual’s past employer(s) detailing three or more years’ relevant experience and provide these to the UK Border Agency on request.
Sponsors must also retain relevant evidence to enable them to justify the following:
1) - Why does the job require someone with at least three years' previous experience? What elements of the job require this experience and why?
2) - Why could the job not be carried out to the required standard by someone with less experience?
3) - How would you expect a settled worker to gain this experience before being appointed to the post?
All other jobs in this occupation code are below NVQ or SVQ level 3 and cannot be sponsored under Tier 2.
Skilled Chefs are currently on the United Kingdom shortage occupation list and therefore a resident labour market test is not mandatory.
We specialise in processing Tier 2 (General) Visa applications for Chefs and regularly deal with various restaurants, hotels and other hospitality organisations across UK. Please contact us if you want to make sure that your Tier 2 visa application is processed smoothly.
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