What is the educational qualification required for me to get a job?

You must have one of the following educational qualifications:

Three Years Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Catering Management.
Three Years Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
Diploma/Certificate Course in Food Production / Bakery & Confectionery Or any Equivalent Qualification.

Should I have to speak English to get a job?

Fluency in English is very important. You should be very fluent in reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding of English for getting a job. If you have taken TOEFL (or) IELTS (or) TSE examination, it would certainly increase your chances. It is worth testing your English in any one of the above English Certification exams.

How many years of work experience required for me to get a job?

Chef applicants must have minimum 5-10 years of work experience in a supervisory or managerial level from a reputed organization in your home country.

What kind of establishment I will be working for?

As in any other recruitment, it is always not easy to answer in the early stage of the recruitment process that whether you will get the job opportunity to work in a Hotel or Restaurant or Industrial catering unit. However, we deal and recruit applicants for three to five star hotels and restaurants. The employer’s information is thoroughly verified with British Hospitality Association and Department of Labour.

Will the employer provide me accommodation?

Employers are likely to provide accommodation for free or a small fee as low as £30 to £50 per week will be deducted from your monthly paycheck. If there is no live-in accommodation available, a short-term accommodation may be provided till you can find accommodation or you will be assisted in finding suitable accommodation. There are reasonable accommodation can be found in the UK. The average expenditure for an individual will not be more than £350.00 to £450.00 Pounds depending on the place where you live and work. There are many ways to cut down costs and save in your day-to-day expenditure as well. Please note that employers do not provide family accommodation.

Will I get meals on duty?

Most hotels/resorts/restaurants/catering units will have ‘Staff Canteen’, which will serve two (or) three meals a day. Meals are usually provided free of cost and in good quality.

What is the likely range of salary package that I will get?

The salary package is entirely depends on your professional work experience and education. Also, it may vary from one employer to the other, their location, business volume and clientele. In general, the gross salary package is usually from £ 13,500 to £ 19,500 per year, single accommodation if available, meals on duty, two days weekly off, 20 days of paid annual holidays and other benefits as regulated by the Department of Labour and Work Force. Your salary will be subject to tax deductions.

How long the process will take to get me a job?

If everything goes well as planned and expected, it will take 4 to 6 months for you to get a job. Because, we have to place the applicants who are registered with us before you did. Also, occasional delay may occur at times.

How many years work permit will I get?

The Work Permit duration is entirely depends on the Home Office, which issues the work permit. However in general, if you are a Hotel Management Graduate (or) Diploma Holder with 3 (or) more years of work experience similar to a Supervisory (or) Manger level, you will most likely qualify for 2 to 5 years Work Permit.

I am working as Jr. Sous Chef in a Well-known Hotel group in my country. Will I be able to get the same job position?

This is one of the very frequently asked questions by the applicants. To be very upfront, employers in the UK expect applicants from overseas to start with a step lower to their present job position and move to the way up by proving with their day to day performance. The chances are great if you prove yourself in your job and your capabilities to handle the business efficiently and professionally. In general, applicants who don’t have any work experience in the UK will have to start a step down in their present job position.

Should I have to send my original documents for registering?

Don’t send original educational, work experience, and other relevant skill certificates and your passport for registering with EuroStar Recruitment. EuroStar Recruitment only requires copies of the above said documents in clear and good condition to read and understand.

Why the reference letters are important to get in required format?

To issue a Work Permit, the UK Home Office requires two Reference Letters as per the reference letter format. That is why it is very important to get reference letters in the required format. Also, at times, the employers may ask us to provide Reference Letters before the telephonic interview can take place. In general, Reference Letters will increase your chances of getting selected by the employer and also it strengthens your own candidature and eligibility to obtain necessary Work Permit for you.

Do I need to show any bank guarantee for getting UK Entry Clearance Visa?

You are not required to provide any source of fund (or) financial guarantee such as bank balance, fixed assets to support your entry clearance visa application. But, if the Embassy asks you to provide your financial status, you will have to provide as they ask for it. Need not to be only a bank balance (or) fixed assets statement from an accountant. At times, the embassy may ask you to provide monthly paychecks for last six months of your current (or) previous employment.

Who will be paying for my airfare, Visa and Medical Check-up fees?

The applicant is responsible for airfare, visa and medical fees. The company (or) the employer is not responsible any cost involved directly (or) indirectly that may arise due to relocating (or) moving to the place of employment.

How much will cost me for Airfare, Visa Fees and Medical Check-up Fees?

The approximate costing for Airfare, Entry Clearance Visa Fees, and Medical Check-up Fees is as follows in Indian Rupees:

Airfare              : 22,000
Visa Fees         : 18,500
Medical Fees    : 03,000
Cash to Carry : 16,500 (about £200 UK Pounds for first month expenses)

The above costing is only estimation and may vary due to various reasons. It is our best advice to check the fees and other charges at the time of your departure.

Where will I get the Police Clearance Certificate?

If you are living in your home country, you can obtain the police clearance certificate from your local police station or regional passport office. If you are living in a foreign country, you can obtain the police clearance certificate from your country’s embassy or consulate general office. Original police clearance certificate is required and it must have been issued within the last six months.

Will there be refund if my work permit application or visa has been refused?

If your work permit application or Entry Clearance Visa application has been rejected for any reason, we will deduct administrative fee and the remaining balance will be refunded within 28 days. We will give you detailed ‘Terms & Conditions’ agreement. It will provide more details regarding fees and refunds. You should read and be clear about the fee, payments and refunds before registration.