Discover our Francophone Trainee Program, an entry-level pathway for French-speaking graduates to build skills and gain international hospitality experience in Canada through the Francophone Visa. Work in 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 to young chefs. Our team supports you every step of the way, from securing culinary and hospitality positions in Canada to navigating visa processes. If you’re seeking a dynamic, career-boosting opportunity in one of the world’s most beautiful countries, this program is for you!
Year Round
12 months +
$2,500
Flights, medical insurance, visa and/or work permit application fees, local transportation, accommodation rent.
Our Francophone Trainee Program offers more than just a job placement—it’s a fully supported journey to kickstart your career in Canada. Here are some of the positions available:
Line Cook: Prepare high-quality dishes, maintain a clean and organized station, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal for cooks looking to sharpen their technique and grow their culinary experience.
Pastry Cook: Craft elegant desserts, execute precise baking techniques, and maintain consistency in a fast-paced kitchen. Ideal for pastry cooks eager to refine their artistry and expand their creative skills.
Commis III: Support the kitchen team with prep, basic cooking tasks, and station organization, while learning professional techniques. Ideal for entry-level cooks ready to build skills in a fast-paced culinary environment.
To be eligible for the Culinary Francophone Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Connect with us today to learn how our Francophone Trainee Program can help you fulfil your dream of a culinary adventure 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 Francophone Mobility work permit is a minimum of 12 months.
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, which help with future career opportunities!
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:
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!
We provide 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. With our Canada chef jobs with visa sponsorship, we provide a strong foundation for long-term success in your business.