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Subclass 482 Sponsorship Data

Hospitality & Food Service Jobs with Subclass 482 Sponsorship in Australia

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All Countries🇺🇸 United States🇨🇦 Canada🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇦🇺 Australia🇮🇪 Ireland🇳🇿 New Zealand
77,547
Subclass 482 Visa Grants
12+
Companies Tracked
2005-2025
Years of Data

Hospitality & Food Service Subclass 482 Approvals by Year

4,749 approvals
2016–17
3,512 approvals
2017–18
3,415 approvals
2018–19
1,910 approvals
2019–20
1,882 approvals
2020–21
2,789 approvals
2021–22
4,104 approvals
2022–23
3,911 approvals
2023–24
9,660 approvals
2024–25
4,414 approvals
2025–26

Top Australian States for Hospitality & Food Service Sponsorship

New South Wales
375,962
Victoria
230,174
Western Australia
159,962
Queensland
142,283
South Australia
30,161
Northern Territory
14,631
Australian Capital Territory
13,212
Tasmania
6,270

Top Hospitality & Food Service Subclass 482 Sponsors

1
351311 - Chef
32,500
approvals
2
351411 - Cook
26,137
approvals
3
141111 - Cafe or Restaurant Manager
18,528
approvals
4
431511 - Waiter
227
approvals
5
431111 - Bar Attendant
67
approvals
6
431112 - Barista
51
approvals
7
141211 - Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
37
approvals

Visa Sponsorship for Hospitality & Food Service Roles

Visa sponsorship varies by role and company. Use ApplyWave to identify companies with a track record of sponsoring work visas in your field.

Tips for Hospitality & Food Service Visa Applications

  • Research company sponsorship history before applying
  • Be transparent about visa requirements in your application
  • Focus on companies with international presence
  • Consider related roles that may have better sponsorship chances

Top Hospitality & Food Service Subclass 482 Sponsors

1
TU
The University of New England
2
Abbott
Abbott
3
JA
JBS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
4
SJ
ST JOHN OF GOD HEALTH CARE INC
5
TS
The Star Entertainment Group Limited
6
WM
WESLEY MISSION QUEENSLAND
7
WD
WESTERN DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE
8
XS
XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd
9
MI
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY B.V.
10
CP
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
11
Aegis Aged Care Group
Aegis Aged Care Group
12
CS
Canberra Southern Cross Club Limited
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Popular Hospitality & Food Service Occupations in Australia

Chef32,500Cook26,137Cafe or Restaurant Manager18,528Waiter227Bar Attendant67Barista51Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager37

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