Which country is the best for a chef? The salary is high and the expenses are low.

Chefs must meet certain conditions to go abroad, that is, they must have certain qualifications. Of course, you must first be a chef and have a certain technical foundation. This is the most basic prerequisite. At present, many countries have certain thresholds for chefs. Many recruitment brochures clearly indicate that they need a chef level certificate, a certain amount of work experience, and a certificate of work experience. As for the specific standards, they vary depending on the country and employer, but generally speaking, at least two years of work experience are required, and some even require five or six years of work experience to be qualified to work abroad. In addition, you must have a cuisine that you are good at. Cantonese cuisine and Shanghainese cuisine are more popular abroad.

In terms of age, there are very strict restrictions on working abroad. According to the labor service company, every employer has age standards in their recruitment brochures. This standard is quite strict. Anyone who is above or below the age limit they specify cannot be hired. Generally speaking, most chefs are required to be between 25 and 35 years old. The upper limit is also relaxed to 40 years old, but there are relatively few over 40 years old. Chefs around 30 years old are in the best condition because of their experience and physical strength. Most popular.

In terms of language, each has its own standards. Generally speaking, Chinese restaurants are not very strict about language restrictions. Most of them only need to speak Mandarin. However, if you are a chef making Cantonese cuisine, you are required to be able to speak Mandarin. Speak Cantonese. If you want to go to better restaurants in certain countries, such as the United Kingdom and Germany, the threshold is relatively high. Some German restaurants will clearly indicate that you need to speak German, and some British restaurants require you to speak English. With language as a threshold, it will naturally be more difficult, but correspondingly, the welfare benefits and restaurant treatment in these countries are also much better.

In addition, a health certificate is also essential for working abroad, as well as a necessary resume, etc. Some countries also require a notarized certificate of no criminal convictions.

If you have all the above, the most important point is that you must have a certain amount of funds, and the cost depends on the country you are going to. It can range from 20,000 RMB to 70,000 to 80,000 RMB, but generally it will not exceed 100,000 RMB. With all this in place, the main thing is to find the right way to go abroad and the right employer. Under normal circumstances, a variety of information on recruiting overseas laborers can be obtained from television, radio, newspapers, the Internet and other media, and information can also be obtained from operating companies with foreign economic cooperation qualifications. After obtaining labor information, you need to confirm whether the information is reliable. At present, the country has not fully liberalized the overseas labor service business. Only companies with overseas labor service business qualifications approved by the Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as operating companies) can sign contracts with foreign countries and dispatch labor personnel abroad (overseas). Therefore, the key to confirming whether the information is accurate is to know whether the company publishing the information has the qualification to operate overseas labor services approved by the Ministry of Commerce, or whether it has an agency authorization letter to operate the company.

After finding a way, you need to go to the company to focus on the specific project situation. You need to think about the country and region you want to go to, and then you need to know the names of the operating company and the foreign employer; what kind of work you are going to do, Working period, probation period, number of working days per month or week, working hours per day; remuneration, including basic salary, overtime pay on holidays, wage payment method, etc. At the same time, the operating company can also be required to produce the "Foreign Economic Cooperation and Development Certificate" issued by the Ministry of Commerce. A copy of the Cooperative Business Qualification Certificate, a copy of the contract signed with the foreign employer, etc.

After that, you have to go through various procedures, including the written test and interview with your employer. The length of this process varies, ranging from 3 months to more than half a year, depending on the specific situation. Things are different.

Benefits of going abroad

Of course there are many benefits of going abroad. First, the salary will be relatively high, but it is by no means gold everywhere. This must be made clear. Second, you can get a lot of learning opportunities. Going abroad can broaden your horizons and bring back some excellent things from abroad, which can increase your personal added value. Third, you can obtain relevant certificates. Many countries will provide relevant grade certificates upon expiration of the contract, which can gild the chef's return home. This is a very real issue. Fourth, obtain immigration qualifications. Many countries currently provide chefs with this policy. After the work contract expires, they can obtain permanent residency.

Each country has different policies, and the treatment in each restaurant is naturally different. Generally speaking, the labor treatment in Europe is more generous, while the relative treatment in Asian and Southeast Asian countries is worse. .

American chefs are well paid, but according to relevant personnel from the labor service company, the threshold for going to the United States is quite high and there are very few labor opportunities. Below, we will introduce the salary, benefits, expenses, etc. in each country in detail.

The United Kingdom: the country with the best welfare benefits and working environment, is also a dream place for many chefs. In the UK, the salary of a chef is generally 200 to 350 pounds per week, and the annual salary after tax is equivalent to RMB 120,000 to 300,000 yuan. When a chef first arrives in the UK, he has to start working as a handyman and learn while doing it. The salary is generally 150 to 180 pounds per week. When promoted to the second chef, the salary is 200 to 250 pounds per week. The salary for the first chef is 250 to 280 pounds per week. Working as a chef generally requires someone to work in the UK for at least 1 to 2 years, and the salary is generally 300 to 350 pounds per week. In terms of benefits, you can enjoy the statutory holidays stipulated by the British country like British citizens, enjoy 4 weeks of paid holidays a year (including 8 days of public holidays), and receive overtime pay or paid leave for overtime work.

Generally speaking, those who want to work in the UK must have a 5-year work permit to work legally in the UK, and a 5-year work visa for multiple trips to the UK (both work permits and work visas are issued by the British Home Office Issued by the Home Office, the time is calculated from the date of entry). Since the contract takes effect when the applicant enters the country, the formal contract must be signed when the applicant reports to the British restaurant. The most direct benefit of having a work permit is that the permit holder can enjoy free medical treatment in the UK while working in the UK. Their spouses and children under 18 years old also enjoy free medical treatment in the UK. At the same time, after working in the UK for one year, you can bring your family members to the UK, and your children under the age of 18 can enjoy free education in the UK.

As I said before, some countries allow immigration, and the United Kingdom is one of the few countries where immigrants can immigrate. According to British law, those who have worked for 4 years (need to live in the UK for 9 months each year) will pay taxes normally during the period of work, do not use the British government’s provident fund, and have no criminal discipline. When the 4 years is about to expire, they can apply for the family to immigrate to the UK ( The child must be under 18 years old, not over 18 years old), and the whole family enjoys a social welfare system with high welfare and security. It is said that in addition to the 1 million pound investment immigration, applying for a British work visa can be regarded as the only shortcut to immigrate to the UK.

Of course, good treatment means high threshold, and the service fee required for chefs to work in the UK is also relatively high, which is equivalent to about RMB 70,000 to RMB 80,000. In addition, British restaurants are also very strict in testing chefs in various aspects. Chefs who want to go to the UK must have excellent conditions.

Germany: It is said that if Chinese citizens want to work in Germany, it is easiest to enter as a chef. In principle, Chinese citizens cannot apply to work in Germany, with the exception of Chinese chefs. The salary level in Germany is relatively high. The monthly salary in RMB is around 10,000 (after tax), and many restaurants will increase it every year. Room and board are free during the contract period, and various medical and personal insurances are provided. Chefs work in Germany for 3-4 years and can take 21-30 days of paid leave each year. If they return to their home country for vacation, they will pay for their own air tickets. Chinese chefs who want to work in Germany must hold a financial guarantee letter issued by the German restaurant owner or a labor contract signed by both parties; the chef himself must hold a chef certificate in both Chinese and English versions issued by a notary institution in my country, and a culinary diploma of more than 2 years. The period of working in Germany is 3-4 years. When the period expires, you must return to the country on time. You can apply again after that, but you must stay in the country for 2 years before you can apply again. The cost of going to Germany is equivalent to about RMB 60,000.

Although it is basically impossible for immigrants to settle in Germany, it is an ideal country for chefs to work. At present, the number of chefs sent by China to Germany each year remains at around 1,000.

Australia: In addition to European countries, Australia is also a very good place for Chinese chefs. Australia’s beautiful environment and good welfare system are well known. The most important thing is that Australia has a lot of demand for Chinese chefs. Chefs The gap has always been relatively large. There are currently more than 40,000 Chinese restaurants in Australia. According to labor service companies, they accept the largest number of orders to Australia. Chinese chefs are very popular in Australia. As long as they cook well, they can earn a net income of AUD 700 to AUD 1,000 per week (approximately RMB 3,500 to RMB 5,000), which means their monthly net income can reach RMB 12,500 to RMB 25,000.

Of course, this is the salary of the chef. The income of the second chef and the third chef is about AUD 500 per week (approximately equivalent to RMB 2,500), which is approximately equivalent to RMB 10,000 per month. This is the situation in ordinary Chinese restaurants, not the standard of extremely high-end restaurants. Generally speaking, the annual salary of Chinese chefs working in Australia is about RMB 200,000, and they also enjoy various social insurances during their work. But the fatal problem Chinese chefs used to have was English. As long as the chef's English is excellent, Australia is the best choice.

Canada: Canada has a large number of Chinese people, so the demand for Chinese chefs is also relatively high. Canada has always been one of the countries with the best welfare benefits. Chinese chefs go to Canada to work, and their monthly salary is about 10,000 yuan. Canada is also one of the countries with the highest immigration success rate. As long as you apply for a Canadian chef work visa, you can apply for immigration after working full-time for 1 year. Even if the conditions are average, after working full-time for 2 years, the applicant will meet the local conditions for permanent residence (immigration). Obtaining permanent residency means that the whole family can enjoy Canada’s generous benefits. Chefs who want to work in Canada must have more than 3 years of kitchen work experience and have an intermediate or above chef qualification certificate. Applicants must be under 45 years old, fluent in English, work in a regular restaurant or hotel, and be in good health. The disadvantage of going to Canada is that the visa period is too long (about 1 year) and there are interviews in English.

Singapore: It is also one of the countries where Chinese chefs go most often, and Singapore’s immigration policy is also relatively open. However, compared with European countries and Australia, the salary of Chinese chefs in Singapore is relatively low. Most of them earn a monthly salary of around 5,000 yuan, and a few talents may earn up to 10,000 yuan a month. But this is the basic salary. In addition, there is overtime pay, and some restaurants will provide year-end dividends. It mainly depends on what kind of benefits the employer provides.

Of course, it is easier to immigrate if you want to work in Singapore. As long as you work in Singapore with a work visa for 2 years, you can apply for permanent residency. For chefs who want to immigrate to Singapore, this is It's quite attractive. In addition, if you hold a chef certificate, you can also apply for an entrepreneurial immigrant visa in Singapore and register your own company in Singapore with a registered capital of approximately 100,000 Singapore dollars, equivalent to nearly 500,000 yuan in RMB.

Middle Eastern countries:

In addition to these relatively typical countries, there are also quite a lot of opportunities for chefs in other countries such as Vietnam and Myanmar in Southeast Asia, as well as the Middle East and West Asia. Many labor service companies have relatively more business in Asia, and the wages and benefits in these countries are also uneven. Chefs need to think carefully before making a decision. Especially in some countries with relatively turbulent societies, it is recommended that chefs think twice before making a decision. In addition, it is worth noting that some employers will have a three-month probation period. You must find out the specific situation of the other party and then think about whether you can pass the probation period. If you do not pass the probation period, the other party will not care about you. Not only is it expensive, If the service fee is lost, I can’t even get a work visa, and I have to spend my own money to return to my country. It’s not cost-effective.