Cafe or Restaurant Manager — Queensland Nomination
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) · Brisbane
At a glance
- Program
- Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ)
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Brisbane
- Program notes
- Run by BSMQ with two pathways: Offshore Skilled and Onshore Skilled. Living and working in Queensland is generally preferred for invitations.
Official program page: https://migration.qld.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Cafe or Restaurant Manager, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager in Queensland — nomination overview
Cafe or Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111) is eligible for Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Provisional) nomination under the Queensland Skilled Migration program in Queensland. Applicants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply when Queensland opens allocation rounds for this occupation. Queensland may prioritise applicants with employment in regional areas or demonstrated genuine intent to reside in the state. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through IELTS, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT, and satisfy health and character requirements. A favourable VETASSESS skills assessment covering qualifications and work experience against Australian occupational standards is required before a nomination application is lodged. Subclass 190 nomination adds five points; Subclass 491 adds fifteen points to the applicant's points test score. Subclass 190 confers permanent residence. Subclass 491 holders must complete three years of regional residence and employment before applying for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. Processing in Queensland typically takes four to ten weeks, and visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs after nomination is granted. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Cafe or Restaurant Manager
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Queensland nominates.