Are you planning to migrate to Australia as a Café or Restaurant Manager? One of the key requirements for skilled migration is achieving a positive Skills Assessment through VETASSESS. This assessment confirms that your qualifications and work experience align with Australian standards for the occupation Café or Restaurant Manager – ANZSCO Code 141111.
This step-by-step guide will help you understand the Café or Restaurant Manager Skills Assessment process, including eligibility criteria, qualification and employment requirements, required documents, fees, and expert tips to ensure success.
What does a Café or Restaurant Manager do in Australia?
A Café or Restaurant Manager organises and controls the operations of a café, restaurant or related establishment that provides dining and catering services.
The role involves managing the overall performance of the establishment, including staff, customer service, food and beverage operations, stock control, financial performance, rostering, compliance and business planning.
Accepted Job Titles for Skills Assessment
The following roles are accepted under ANZSCO 141111:
Restaurateur
Food and Beverage Manager
Bistro Manager
Caterer
Not accepted under this code:
Hotel or Motel Manager
Retail Manager (General)
Food and Beverage Attendant or Supervisor
Floor Supervisor
Event Manager
Venue Manager
These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO or are not considered to be at the required skill level for Café or Restaurant Manager.
Qualification Requirements
This occupation belongs to VETASSESS Group C, which requires a qualification comparable to at least an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher.
Highly relevant fields of study include:
– Hospitality Management
– Food and Beverage Services
Qualifications in general Management studies, such as an MBA, are not considered highly relevant for this occupation.
Qualifications in Tourism without Hospitality Management subjects are also not considered highly relevant.
Commercial Cookery qualifications may not be accepted if the course focuses mainly on cooking skills rather than Hospitality Management.
Accepted qualification levels may include:
– AQF Diploma
– AQF Advanced Diploma
– AQF Associate Degree
– Bachelor Degree
– Graduate Diploma
– Master Degree
– Doctoral Degree
Work Experience Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate highly relevant paid employment completed at an appropriate skill level, working at least 20 hours per week.
Key duties should include:
– Planning menus in consultation with Chefs and kitchen staff
– Planning and organising special functions or promotional activities
– 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
– Maintaining appropriate cleanliness, functionality and presentation of the establishment
– Consulting with customers to assess satisfaction with meals and service
– Selecting, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff
– Managing staff performance, including sales and expenditure targets
– Managing staff rosters and scheduling
– Taking reservations, greeting guests and assisting with orders where required
Applicants should demonstrate responsibility for the overall management and performance of the café or restaurant rather than mainly performing supervisory, customer service or food preparation duties.
Employment Context
A suitable café or restaurant should generally provide food and beverage services that are prepared and consumed on the premises. Food is typically prepared on-site under the supervision of a Chef, and the establishment should normally provide table service and a diverse menu.
Suitable restaurant settings may include:
– Family-style restaurants
– Casual dining restaurants
– Fine dining restaurants
To be considered a Café or Restaurant Manager, the applicant should be responsible for all major aspects of the establishment’s performance, including managing employees and their development, overseeing daily operations, managing sales and profit targets, and participating in business planning.
Fast food and quick-service restaurants are generally not considered a suitable employment context for this occupation. Managerial positions in these establishments may be more appropriately considered under another ANZSCO occupation.
Takeaway-focused businesses may also not be suitable where the main business model involves customers ordering and paying before eating, limited seating, takeaway packaging, home delivery, or food that is not prepared on the premises.
Skills Assessment Pathways
VETASSESS provides four different pathways depending on qualification relevance and employment experience:
Pathway | Qualification | Work Experience Required
1 | Diploma or higher with highly relevant major | 1 year of highly relevant post-qualification employment within the last 5 years
2 | Diploma or higher without highly relevant major + additional highly relevant Certificate IV qualification | 1 year of highly relevant post-qualification employment within the last 5 years
3 | Diploma or higher without highly relevant major and no additional highly relevant qualification | 2 years of highly relevant post-qualification employment within the last 5 years
4 | Diploma or higher, with or without a highly relevant major | 4 years of relevant employment, including at least 1 year of highly relevant employment within the last 5 years
Employment must be undertaken at an appropriate skill level and generally for at least 20 hours per week.
A positive Skills Assessment outcome requires both the qualification and employment requirements to be satisfied.
Organisational Chart – A Mandatory Requirement
Applicants applying under this managerial occupation must provide an organisational chart that includes:
– Company letterhead
– Your job position
– Your supervisor’s position
– Your subordinate positions
– All positions reporting to your immediate supervisor
– All positions reporting directly to you
If an organisational chart cannot be obtained from the employer, applicants should provide a statutory declaration outlining the required organisational structure and explaining why the official organisational chart cannot be provided.
Required Document Checklist
Prepare the following documents for your Skills Assessment application:
– Passport (bio page)
– CV or Resume
– Qualification certificates and academic transcripts
– Employment reference letters detailing duties and duration
– Payslips, tax records or bank statements
– Organisational chart or statutory declaration
– Employment contract or position description (if available)
– Supporting evidence of managerial responsibilities (if available)
Ensure all documents are certified, clear and consistent with your application information.
VETASSESS Fees and Processing Time
Fees effective from 9 September 2026
Application Type | Within Australia (incl. GST) | Outside Australia (excl. GST)
Standard Application | AUD $1,260.60 | AUD $1,146.00
Priority Processing | AUD $949.30 | AUD $863.00
Processing Times:
Standard: 10–12 weeks after document acceptance
Priority: 10 business days with additional fee
All payments are made directly through the VETASSESS online portal.
Application Process – Step-by-Step
Gather all required documents
Submit your application online through the VETASSESS portal
Respond to document requests if required
Receive your Skills Assessment outcome letter
Expert Tips for Success
Ensure your qualification includes Hospitality Management or Food and Beverage Services
Clearly demonstrate responsibility for the entire café or restaurant operation
Highlight staff management, rostering, training and performance management responsibilities
Include evidence of stock control, purchasing, budgeting, sales and financial responsibilities
Show involvement in menu planning, customer satisfaction and compliance
Provide a clear organisational chart showing your management position and reporting structure
Avoid presenting the role mainly as a Floor Supervisor, Food and Beverage Attendant or customer service position
Make sure the establishment itself meets the expected café or restaurant operating context
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Important Disclaimer
This blog is for informational purposes only. Migration policies and assessment requirements may change. Always refer to official government and assessment authority websites or consult a registered migration professional for personalised advice.
