Prepared by Employment Permits
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Chef
General Employment Permit
Checklist
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This checklist has been produced by the Employment Permits Section in the
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to assist with applications for
General Employment Permits specifically for Chef roles.
To make an application online please log onto the Employment Permits Online System at:
Employment Permits Online System - DETE but please read this document in full before
beginning your application.
Whilst making the application you might find it useful to refer to our User Guide which can
assist you step-by-step through the process.
When applying for a General Employment Permit for a Chef a Labour Market Needs Test
(LMNT) is required.
The User Guide for employment permits online system (EPOS) is available here:
UserGuide_v2.pdf (djei.ie)
Below is a checklist of the documentation required to apply for an employment permit for a
chef. The applicant can be either the employer or the employee.
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Employer Details
o Employer Registered Number (ERN) and Company Name Registered Number.
o Registered Name of Company/Business and Trading Name (if different).
o Type of Company (Sole Trader, Limited etc.).
o Nature of Business (Manufacturing, Software etc.).
o Number of EEA and/or Swiss Nationals (including Irish) currently in your employment.
o Number of non-EEA Nationals currently in your employment.
o Confirm if any redundancies have taken place in the last 6 months for the same role.
o Name, position in company, telephone number and email address for contact person.
Employee Details
o Name, date of birth, gender, nationality, current address, telephone number, email
address and PPS number (if you already have one).
o Passport number and expiry date (Passport must be valid for at least 6 months for a
new employment permit and 3 months for a renewal employment permit).
o If you are resident in the State, you must confirm on what basis and provide your
GNIB/Irish Resident’s Permit Pin. This 6-digit registration number is located on the back
of the Residence Permit Card.
o Confirm details of qualifications relevant to chef role.
o Details of previous visa permissions or employments in the State.
Details of Employment
o Title of job.
o Detailed duties and responsibilities of role.
o Location of employment (Prospective employee can only work at locations of
employment as stated on application and noted on employment permit.)
o Proposed period of employment and proposed start date
o Details of qualifications/skills/knowledge or experience required for this role.
o Details of qualifications/skills/knowledge or experience of the non-EEA
national.
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Pay Details
o Total annual salary amount.
o Hourly and weekly rates of pay.
o Number of hours of work each week.
o Details any deductions from salary and what deductions are for.
o Confirm if deductions are taken for health insurance.
Note on Pay: General Employment Permits must have a minimum salary of €34,000 based
on a 39-hour week. This is an hourly rate of pay of €16.77. A 40-hour week must have a
minimum salary of €34,881.60
Salary refers solely to basic pay. Salary shall not include any bonuses, shift allowances,
overtime etc.
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o Provide Department of Social Protection Employment Services/EURES Employment
Network Reference Number of the advertisement for the job. Advert must run for 28
days before the application can be made. Employers should note that vacancies should
not be amended or extended, at any time, during the 28 days of advertising on the
JobsIreland site.
o A copy of the advertisement for the job in a national newspaper for each of the 3 days.
o A copy of the advertisement for the job in a local newspaper for each of the 3 days (if
the paper is published weekly only 1 advertisement is required) or a copy of ad on a
job’s website (separate to Department of Employment Affairs and Social
Protection/EURES website) for 3 days.
o Please ensure all advertisements provide the following information: A description of the
employment; The name of the employer; The location(s) at which the employment will
be carried out; The number of hours to be worked per week; The minimum annual
remuneration.
Paying for Permit
o Name of person making the payment, their company name (if applicable), telephone
number and email address.
o Credit card details.
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Agent Details (If Applicable)
o Name, address, email, telephone number and contact person for Agent
(If using an agent to assist in the application process please include details)
Other Information Required
o Signature pages signed by employer, employee, and the agent (if applicable).
o Copy of employee’s passport clearly showing his/her picture, personal details, date, and
signature (passport must be valid for at least a further 6 months for a new employment
permit and a further 3 months for a renewal employment permit).
o A clear copy of employee’s current immigration stamp (if resident in the State) and visa
(if applicable). GNIB/Irish Resident’s Permit pin must also be provided.
o A passport type photo of employee.
o Copy of employee’s relevant qualifications, English translations to be provided (if
necessary).
o Letters of reference from previous employers.
o A statement issued by Revenue Commissioners showing the monthly statutory return
made by the employer dated within the 3-month period preceding the application, or a
receipt for such a return whether issued through ROS (Revenue Online Service) or
evidence of payments made to the Revenue Commissioners through SEPA monthly
direct debit payments made within the 3-month period preceding the application.
o Valid Tax Access Number.
o Copy of Utility Bill for the premises from last 2 months.
o Letter from the Health Authority confirming employer has permission to operate as a
restaurant.
o Statement from employer that employee will be employed in an establishment other
than a fast-food outlet.
o Name, position in company, telephone number and email address for contact person.
o Evidence of overall experience required for specific chef role being applied for.
Executive Chefs, Head Chefs and Sous Chefs require a minimum of 5 years’
experience at any level. Chef de Partie and Commis Chef require a minimum of 2 years’
experience at any level.
o Copy of contract signed by employer and employee.
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Contact details
Telephone queries to the Call Centre will be dealt with by Workplace Relations
Customer Services.
Phone: +353 1 417 5333
LoCall: 0818 80 80 90
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday
9:30am – 5:00pm
Email: employmentperm[email protected]ov.ie
This document is intended solely to assist the applicant in applying for an
employment permit and is not a substitute for the relevant legislation and
regulations governing employment permits.
