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Placements: WORKING HOLIDAY PROGRAM & PAID WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Sector: HOSPITALITY
Total cost : 550€ (200€ once your application has been approved and 350 EUROS once the placement has been confirmed)
| Total cost | to start the process | once you have signed your contract |
| 550 euros | 250 euros | 100 euros |
| £499 | £230 | £87.00 |
When to Apply?
AT LEAST 1 MONTH IN ADVANCE (ESPECIALLY FOR NON-EU CITIZENS SUBJECT TO VISA ELIGIBILITY)
SEASON: April to October
Minimum stay: 6 months
Age: 18 y.o to 30 y.o
We offer placements in luxury hotels all over the country both on the mainland and on such famous islands as Mykonos, Santorin, Crete, Rhodes and Corfu. All our partner hotels are proud to carry the famous Greek tradition of hospitality to all their guests. Hotels give you the opportunity for a fresh, dynamic start on a fabulous career path in the exceptionally promising field of tourism. The work program in Greece is ideal for graduates and young people wishing to gain hospitality experience abroad. The program gives you the unique chance to change your life in term 7
months, gain international work skills, improve your English and enjoy sun & sea! Start dates are from begin April/ finish dates are end October . The salary from 500 Eur (net)
per month. The average working hours are 8 hours per day, 6 days per week. Overtime work is paid extra. Meal and accommodation are provided by a hotel. Any hotels provided
free transfer from airport.
Duration of the program
6 to 7 months
Start dates: April to October
Salary
700 Eur (net) per month
Overtime work is paid extra
Meal and accommodation provided by a hotel.
Departments
Restaurant: waitresses/waiters in bar & restaurant,
Front of House: Receptionist, Concierge, Porter etc….
Floors: Housekeeping staff
Kitchen: Chef de partie, Demi chef de partie, Commis de Cuisine, Kitchen porter
Manager positions : reception and managers’ positions a minimum of 6 months is required and good communication skills of English and Spanish are required any other European language is appreciated.
Working hours:
The average working hours are 48 hours per week (8 hours/day, 6 days/week).
General Requirements
EU citizens
18 to 30 years old.
NON EU Citizens are accepted
Australia aged 18 to 30.
Canada aged 18 to 30
If your visa application were to be denied your deposit will be 100% refunded within 48 hours.
Language skills
Greek: basic
English : basic
Good communication skills in Spanish and English are required for receptionist’s positions.
Knowledge of German, French, Italian, Russian and any other European language is appreciated but not essential.
Required documents
Cover Letter in English is appreciated but not essential
Passport-sized and full-body photo (with smile);
Reference letters, relevant certificates, diplomas, etc (if you have any);
Copy of passport and/or identification card.
European health insurance card.
A certificate from the police to say that you have no previous criminal record less than 3 months before your departure date.
Documents to email to
Application process
Application process for working holiday EU programs
Get detailed information about the program and the terms of participation.
Send the necessary papers: CV in AJ, photos of the passport format and photo (with a smile).
You will be interviewed by phone or Skype by your potential future Host company.
The deposit will be returned in case of no confirmed placement.
For all non-EU /working holiday/applicants it will be necessary to apply for a working holiday visa.
Once your employer has confirmed your placement, we will send all information about placement/ internship.
Your placement confirmation
We do send your placement confirmation with all the details related to your placement: position, salary, accommodation, contact details etc..)
You will need to read it, sign and return it by email
Once you have received the contract, you also must pay the remaining amount of the administrative fee 350 EUR before your departure.
Before your departure: You need to
Send copy of your flight tickets, so we can confirm your future host company your arrival date.
Have a health insurance, travel insurance, a valid passport for your entire stay , your signed contract, and black (dark) shoes and no sport shoes/ no trainers.
What is included:
Coaching interview
Scheduled interviewed with potential future employers/ Host company
Administrative assistance
CV
Application form
Recommendations
information about work conditions
Presentation of the legal procedures to be performed by the applicant
Travel Planning Assistance
Airport Transfer to Employer/ Host company
24/7 Support throughout the entire program
confirmed internship/ work experience placements before your departure
The opportunity to work abroad
orientation session before leaving with hospitality vocabulary before leaving your country of origin
Not included
Travel costs
visa application
personal expenses
all that is not mentioned above
Budget before departure
Around 2000€ all inclusive before your departure