Francophone Culinary
- 12 months+
Discover our Culinary Francophone Program, an exclusive opportunity for French-speaking chefs to enhance their careers in Canada. With a Francophone Mobility visa, you’ll work with top-tier restaurants, resorts, and hotels, honing your skills in a multicultural environment. This program offers more than just a job—it’s a culinary adventure that provides invaluable international experience.
Our team supports you every step of the way, from securing employment to navigating visa processes. If you’re a talented chef seeking a dynamic, career-defining opportunity in one of the world’s most beautiful countries, this program is for you!
Sous Chef
Chef De Partie
What the program includes
Our Francophone Culinary Program offers more than just a job placement—it’s a fully supported journey to enhance your career in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:
Guaranteed Job Placement
Secure a position with a vetted Canadian employer before arriving.
Resume & Interview Preparation
We help you polish your resume and get ready for your interview, so you feel confident and prepared.
Visa & Document Assistance
We guide you through the entire visa process and ensure your documents are in order.
Pre-Departure Orientation
Receive essential information on banking, accommodation, taxes, and more before your departure.
Arrival
Accommodation
Enjoy two nights of pre-arranged accommodation upon arrival in Canada.
Ongoing
Support
Our team is here to assist you throughout your stay, ensuring a smooth transition.
Fees & Eligibility
Program fees vary depending on the level of the chef applicant, with a minimum fee of $1,000.
To qualify for the Culinary Francophone Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- French Language Proficiency: You must demonstrate fluency in BOTH conversational French and English to meet the Francophone Mobility visa requirements.
- Culinary Experience: A minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in the culinary or hospitality industry at the Commis Chef level or above.
- Education: A diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality.
- Employment Verification: Provide three letters from previous employers confirming your work experience.
- Valid Passport: A passport valid for the duration of your employment in Canada.
- Police Clearance: Meet character requirements by providing police checks from relevant countries.
Application
Submit Application Form and Resume: Start by completing the online application form and uploading your resume.
Review
Our team will review your application, and if you meet the initial criteria, you’ll be invited to submit supporting documents, including proof of French language proficiency, qualifications, and work experience.
Employer Matching
Once your documents are approved, we’ll match you with a vetted Canadian employer for an interview.
Visa Assistance
After receiving a job offer, we’ll guide you through the Francophone Mobility visa application process.
Pre-Departure Preparation
Attend our pre-departure orientation to prepare for life in Canada.
Arrival and Onboarding
Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation, meet your employer, and begin your culinary adventure!
FAQ
No. We have a dedicated team that provides you with 24/7 support during your program. Our goal is to make sure you have a safe and an amazing international experience in Canada.
We will guide you every step of the way to ensure you submit your application properly. Even when the visa processing times depend on your individual case, as an average timeframe you could move to Canada within 3 months!
Great news, there is no age restriction. So as long as you match the rest of the requirements to be selected for the program, you will be able to participate!
It will depend on the duration of your offer of employment but the average Francophone Mobility work permit duration will be from 2-3 years!
Endless! You will work for top employers and Hospitality groups in Canada owing different Hospitality business: hotels, spas, restaurants, … , it offers valuable international experience, and helps you build a strong professional network and get Canadian references, —many participants advance to leadership roles globally!
To be eligible you present an offer of employment in a province outside of Quebec. The Francophone Mobility or Mobilité Francophone program is an employer-specific work permit, which means that will be allowed to work only employer who hires you.
Yes, you will apply for a visa that Canada will require you to have a high-intermediate level of French (level 5 or higher in the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) scale). But please note that you do not have to be a citizen of a country where French is the first language. It is open to all nationalities, you just need to be fluent in French!
You must be able to prove that your speaking and listening skills in French are at an intermediate level (NCLC level 5 or higher). This can be shown through:
- Speaking & Listening Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) or Test de connaissance du français (TCF) results.
- Written confirmation from a college or university for a program in French
- This could be a transcript or an official letter of completion.
- Other documents that show education in French.
Yes! If you have never completed Biometrics for Canada in the last 10 years, during your work permit application process you will be requested to complete Biometrics. This is a process to be done at any of the VAC Centers all over the world. No worries, our team will guide you to find the closest to you and Canada will give you 30 days to get this step done!
Alliance Abroad provides ongoing support for chefs after their arrival in Canada, ensuring they feel welcome and settled. Our team assists with accommodation, navigating local systems, and adjusting to Canadian culture. We also offer regular check-ins to ensure chefs are adapting well to their new environment and job, providing a strong foundation for long-term success in your business.
Ready to take a leap?
Your next adventure starts now…
