Rao International recruits chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, housekeeping staff and hospitality apprentices from India for hotels and restaurants in Germany. Rao International screens each candidate. It prepares the papers for the German work visa process and plans travel and arrival. German employers deal with one Indian agency, from the first job brief to the worker’s first shift.
Rao International works with hotels, restaurant groups and caterers. They need steady kitchen, service and housekeeping teams. Each hiring brief is handled on its own terms.
The German employer shares the job roles, required skills, German language level, contract terms and start dates. Rao International then finds suitable candidates through its network and database in India.
Rao International checks candidates’ certificates and work experience. We conduct interviews and practical skill tests for kitchen jobs. The employer then interviews the shortlisted candidates and makes the final selection.
The visa process depends on the job role.
Rao International prepares the candidates’ documents. The German employer signs the employment contract and handles the required steps with the German authorities.
Rao International coordinates the visa appointment, travel plans and arrival date with the German employer. This helps both the employer and the worker prepare for the agreed joining date.
Rao International stays in touch with the employer and worker after arrival. We help resolve questions related to joining, onboarding and settling into the new role.
A hotel, restaurant, resort or other hospitality business offers the worker a job in Germany.
The worker checks whether they qualify for a German work visa based on their job role, qualifications, work experience and nationality.
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The worker applies for the appropriate German work visa through the responsible German embassy or consulate or the applicable online process.
The German authorities review the application and check whether the worker meets the requirements for the job and visa category.
After visa approval, the worker travels to Germany and completes any required residence registration or permit formalities before starting work.
A German hotel can hire staff from India by offering a written job contract to a candidate who meets the rules of the Skilled Immigration Act. The candidate then applies for a work visa at the German mission in India. A recruitment agency such as Rao International finds and screens candidates, prepares their documents and plans the timeline with the hotel.
Yes, restaurants in Germany can hire cooks from outside the European Union under the Skilled Immigration Act. Cooks with a recognised qualification can use the skilled worker route. Specialty chefs in specialty restaurants can use a separate rule that needs approval from the Federal Employment Agency.
Indian chefs need a German national visa for employment before they start work. Skilled chefs apply under the Skilled Immigration Act. Specialty chefs also need approval from the Federal Employment Agency. A written job contract with a German employer is part of every application.
Yes, Indian candidates can come to Germany for a hospitality apprenticeship, known in German as Ausbildung. The apprentice needs a training contract with a German employer and a visa for vocational training. German language skills are usually required. The level depends on the programme and the employer.
Rao International recruits chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, restaurant service staff, housekeeping staff and hospitality apprentices for employers in Germany. The employer sets the role, skills and German language level in the job brief. Rao International then sources candidates against that brief.
The German employer issues the job contract and deals with the German authorities. Rao International prepares the candidate’s documents and plans the process with both sides. This shared work helps each application arrive complete. Missing papers are a common cause of delay, so early checks matter.
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