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Chef and Cook

A chef or cook preparing and cooking meals in hotels, restaurants, or ships

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Head Chef and Cook (Western, Chinese, Japanese, or other national cuisines)

Additional requirements by job

※ These are additional qualifications required by job category, in addition to the basic eligibility for E-7 visa issuance.

(Basic qualifications: , )

Worker
  • - Qualifications
  • Must meet at least one of the following requirements
  • 1Those who have won awards in internationally recognized domestic or overseas culinary competitions are exempt from certificate and experience requirements. Proof documents must be submitted with consular verification, but may be omitted if verifiable through media reports.
  • 2Overseas certificates, education, and experience (after acquiring certificate)
  • * Intermediate-level certificate or higher (Chinese cuisine: Level 1–2)
  • * Entry-level certificate (Chinese cuisine: Level 3–4) + at least 3 years of experience
  • * Completion of more than 6 months of training + at least 5 years of experience
  • * For traditional local dishes with no formal education programs: at least 10 years of experience
  • 3Holders of Korean education, certificates, and experience
  • * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (any major) + certificate of culinary technician or higher + 2 years of experience (waived if 2+ years of domestic education)
  • * Associate degree in related field + certificate of culinary technician or higher + 2 years of experience (waived if 2+ years of domestic education)
  • * Private institute training (D-4-6) + 2 years of experience (waived if completed 20+ months of related training with D-4-6 visa)
  • - Others
  • 1Korean cuisine chefs, and cooks for snacks, coffee, or traditional tea are not permitted
  • 2Overseas certificates, experience proof, and training completion certificates must be verified by a Korean consulate or apostilled
Company
  • - National employment protection review criteria
  • 1At least 5 Korean workers enrolled in employment insurance for 3+ months
  • 2Foreign hires make up no more than 20% of Korean employees
  • ※ If a separate permitted number is specified below, it takes precedence over the criteria above
  • - Qualifications
  • 1Foreign cuisine specialty restaurants that meet both business area and VAT amount criteria
  • (e.g., tourist hotels, tourism restaurants, in-flight catering services)
  • 2For businesses designated as tourist convenience facilities, only 50% of the minimum area requirement applies
  • Category · Business Area · Annual VAT · No. of Korean Employees
  • Chinese Restaurant · 200㎡ or more · Over 5 million KRW · 3 persons
  • General Restaurant · 60㎡ or more · Over 3 million KRW · 2 persons
  • - Others
  • 1If there is no record of use by foreign tourists or no potential to attract them, and it is deemed that low-wage foreign chefs are being hired solely for cost reduction, employment will be restricted in principle
  • 2In cases where VAT refund amounts cannot be confirmed due to new establishment, tax exemption, or refunds, calculations will be based on the average VAT and monthly VAT of similar businesses
  • 3Businesses that have foreigners switched to G-1 (other status) due to wage arrears, or have absconders, will be excluded from the employment quota for one year from the date of occurrence
  • 4Korean employees will be counted only if they have been enrolled in employment insurance for at least 3 months and are paid above the minimum wage
  • 5For restaurants dedicated to foreign group tourists, outstanding companies in attracting foreign tourists, and designated tourist convenience businesses, they must maintain employment insurance for at least 3 months. If workers are paid below the minimum wage, 2 persons will be counted as 1 Korean employee
  • 6Businesses such as wedding halls, catering services, and event companies where regular employment is difficult will be restricted from hiring