Hire Hotel Staff in Ukraine from India

Rao International is an Indian manpower recruitment agency. We supply skilled and semi-skilled hospitality workers to hotels and restaurants in Ukraine. We recruit and screen chefs, waiters, housekeepers and front-office staff in India. We then support your team through the permit process and deployment. Rao International has worked in overseas recruitment since 1977.

01/Why source hospitality workers from India for Ukraine

India has a large trained workforce. Hotel schools and training centres in India prepare cooks, servers and housekeeping staff in volume. A Ukrainian employer can fill several roles through one agency.
Many candidates work in English. Indian hospitality staff often serve guests in English. This helps Ukrainian hotels that host international travellers and business visitors.
Rao International knows overseas hiring. The agency has placed hospitality workers with employers in the Middle East for decades. Our team knows how overseas contracts, travel and onboarding work.
Foreign hiring is a lawful route around local shortages. Hotels and restaurants in Ukraine that cannot fill roles locally can employ foreign nationals. The State Employment Service issues the work permit that makes this legal.
One agency handles many role types. Kitchen, restaurant, housekeeping and front-office roles can be recruited under one brief. Hotel groups do not need to deal with a separate agency for each department.

02/Hospitality roles Rao International recruits

Rao International recruits for the main departments of a hotel or restaurant. Each role is matched to your job description and your site.

Hospitality Trades – Ukraine

More Hospitality Roles We Recruit

Executive Chefs
Sous Chefs
Tandoor Chefs
Continental Cuisine Chefs
Pastry Chefs
Bakers
Pizza Makers
Grill Chefs
Breakfast Cooks
Butchers / Meat Preparation Workers
Food Preparation Assistants
Food Runners
Restaurant Captains
Head Waiters
Banquet Service Staff
Room Service Attendants
Catering Assistants

Catering Supervisors
Stewarding Supervisors
Head Housekeepers
Housekeeping Floor Supervisors
Public Area Attendants
Linen Room Attendants
Uniform Room Attendants
Hotel Front Office Supervisors
Guest Relations Officers
Concierge Staff
Bell Attendants / Porters
Luggage Handlers
Reservations Agents
Night Auditors
Hotel Cashiers
Conference and Banquet Coordinators
Event Setup Staff

Wedding and Function Coordinators
Hotel Storekeepers
Inventory and Stores Assistants
Laundry Machine Operators
Groundskeepers
Swimming Pool Attendants
Fitness Centre Attendants
Spa Therapists
Recreation and Leisure Attendants
Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Workers
Food Quality Control Assistants
Food Safety and Hygiene Assistants
Catering Delivery Staff
Hotel Security Personnel
Reservations and Booking Coordinators
Hotel Operations Coordinators

03/How hiring hospitality workers from India works

Rao International manages recruitment and documentation in India. The Ukrainian employer is responsible for applying for the work permit. The process has five steps.

Recruitment

You share the job roles, number of workers needed, salary, accommodation details and start date. Rao International finds suitable candidates and prepares a shortlist.

Screening

We check candidates’ work experience, certificates, language skills and passport validity. You interview the shortlisted candidates and select the workers you want to hire.

Work Permit

The Ukrainian employer applies for the work permit through the regional employment centre of the State Employment Service. Rao International provides the required candidate documents.

The decision typically takes up to seven working days after submission. The permit may be valid for six months to three years, depending on the worker’s category.

Deployment

Once the work permit is issued:

The worker applies for a long-term D visa at a Ukrainian consulate.
After arriving in Ukraine, the worker applies for a temporary residence permit.
The employer signs the employment contract within 90 days of the permit being issued.
The employer submits a certified copy of the contract to the employment centre within 10 days of signing.

Ongoing Support

Rao International stays in contact with the employer and workers after arrival. We help with contract-related questions and replacement requests when needed.

Before You Start
Decide the salary, accommodation arrangements and contract duration for each job. Clear terms help candidates make decisions faster and reduce delays during the hiring process.

Important: Ukrainian work permit and immigration rules may change. Confirm the latest requirements with a Ukrainian immigration lawyer or the State Employment Service before applying.

04/Simple Work Permit Process — Ukraine (Hospitality)

Employer applies for the work permit

The Ukrainian hospitality employer, such as a hotel, restaurant or resort, submits the work permit application to the relevant authority.

Prepare the job contract

The contract specifies the job role, salary, duties, working hours and employment conditions.

Submit worker documents

Usually required:

Passport copy
Ukrainian notarised translation, where required
Photograph
Relevant experience certificates or professional qualifications, where applicable

Pay the government fee

The employer pays the applicable work permit fee along with the application.

Work permit is approved

Once approved, the worker can proceed with the required visa, immigration and employment formalities.

Sign the final employment contract

The worker completes the final employment formalities and obtains any required authorisation before starting work.

Hospitality workers receive a standard Ukrainian work permit (valid for 6 months to 2 years, depending on the contract), followed by a D-type employment visa (D-04). The full permit and visa process usually takes around 30 working days.

05/Built for Ukraine’s Growing Hospitality Sector

As hotels, restaurants, and service businesses in Ukraine reopen and expand, finding trained staff has become one of their biggest challenges. Rao International helps hospitality employers build dependable teams by supplying experienced Indian chefs, cooks, housekeeping, front office, and F&B staff who are screened for skills and service attitude. From a single kitchen hire to a full team for a new property, we recruit to your exact needs, so staff shortages never affect your guests’ experience.

06/Frequently asked questions

Can hotels in Ukraine hire workers from India?

Yes. Ukrainian law lets employers hire foreign nationals who hold a work permit. The regional employment centre of the State Employment Service issues that permit. Hotels in Ukraine can employ Indian hospitality workers once the permit, visa and temporary residence steps are complete.

Who applies for the work permit when hiring a hospitality worker from India?

The Ukrainian employer applies for the work permit, not the worker. Rao International prepares and supplies the candidate documents. The employer files the application with the State Employment Service.

How long does a Ukrainian work permit take for a foreign hotel worker?

The State Employment Service typically decides on an initial work permit application within seven working days of submission. The D visa and the temporary residence permit add more time. Ukrainian hotels should plan the full timeline before they set a start date.

Which hospitality roles does Rao International recruit for Ukraine?

Rao International recruits chefs, kitchen assistants, waiters, housekeepers and front-office staff for hotels and restaurants in Ukraine. Employers can share any other hospitality role. Rao International will confirm whether suitable candidates are available.

What must a Ukrainian employer do after the work permit is issued?

A Ukrainian employer must sign an employment contract with the foreign worker within 90 days of permit issue. The employer must then give a certified copy of that contract to the regional employment centre within 10 days. A missed deadline can lead to cancellation of the permit.

What information does a Ukrainian hotel send Rao International to start recruitment?

A Ukrainian hotel or restaurant sends Rao International the job titles, number of workers, pay, accommodation terms, contract length and target start date. Rao International then shortlists candidates in India against that brief.

Request Hospitality Workers for Ukraine

Tell Rao International which hotel and restaurant roles you need to fill in Ukraine. We will reply with candidate availability and next steps. Send your hiring brief through raointernational.net. A recruiter will read it and reply with the next step.