Your work experience on the Mediterranean!
Hospitality in Greece
Your work experience on the Mediterranean!
Greece
Location
3-12 months
Duration
18-35
Age
Working Holiday Visa
Visa
Year-round
Dates
Overview
Whether you have experience or not, consider embarking on a professional experience in hotels and restaurants abroad with confidence in your safety.
- Jobs with accommodation and meals provided in the hospitality and restaurant industry.
- Duration: Minimum of 6 months; minimum 3 months possible if July & August are included
- Salary: Minimum legal wage
- Benefits: Free staff accommodation with free meals during working hours
- Weekly working hours: 48 hours per week (1 day off per week)
ADVANTAGES OF THIS PROGRAM
You will receive step-by-step guidance through the visa application process.
Work placement is arranged for your working holiday in Greece.
Shared staff accommodation is provided for the duration of your employment. No stress to find housing!
You can gain international work experience which will greatly enhance your resume for your career.
Receive unwavering assistance throughout your stay in Greece.
Location & Accommodation
Your placement will be in one of many 3 to 5-star hotels or traditional to Michelin-starred restaurants all over Greece with accommodation and meals provided.
You will be staying in staff housing, usually situated on-site. This is shared with other staff members, typically 4-5 people shared rooms separated by gender. It is not luxurious but practical and simple. It’s important to note that accommodation is fully covered and provided at no cost to you.
Your Role & Pay
All roles are full-time hours of 48 hours per week (1 day off per week). Roles can be divided into 3 categories – kitchen, food & beverage, and hotel. The exact role will vary depending on the employer, so please keep in mind that your role can be a combination of more than just one role!
- Kitchen positions: Kitchen Porter, Commis Chef
- Food & Beverage positions: Waiter/Server, Barback/Bartender
- Hotel positions: Housekeeper, Receptionist (local language fluency required)
Greece will increase its gross monthly minimum wage to €920 effective April 1, 2026. You can expect to earn about €800-€1100 per month, depending on the employer and position.
Plan for adequate funds to cover your time off and food expenses for the first month until you receive your initial paycheck. By joining this program, your on-site expenses remain minimal. Accommodation, insurance, taxes, and other deductions are handled directly by the employer, so most of your essentials are already covered.
This means your main costs will be food outside working hours and any personal travel you choose to enjoy during your stay, making your entire work and travel program truly worthwhile!
Ready to launch your hospitality career while immersing yourself in Greek culture? Apply for your Greek working holiday today!
A full-time paid hospitality job placement in Greece
Free accommodation (4-5 people, same gender) provided by the employer for the duration of your employment and initial 2-week paperwork
Free meals provided during working hours
Step-by-step guide on how to apply for your Working Holiday visa
Personal support from our travel advisors prior to your departure
Assistance with administrative paperwork during the initial 2 weeks before starting work; accommodation is provided
Continuous support throughout your stay
What’s not included:
Flights and other travel costs
Visa costs
Personal expenses
Travel health insurance (mandatory)
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:
- Be a Canadian citizen eligible for the Greek working holiday visa
- Be available for at least 6 months of work; 3 months if ALL OF July & August are included (excluding the 2-week paperwork)
- Provide a birth certificate – this is required to obtain the Greek AFM (tax number)
WORKING HOLIDAY VISA ELIGIBILITY
- Be a Canadian citizen with a valid Canadian passport
- Be between 18-35 years old (inclusive)
- Have a return ticket or show that you have enough money to buy a ticket for the return journey
- Provide proof of funds (approx. $3,000 CAD)
- Pay the visa fee of 100 EUR
- Provide a copy of the Penal Certificate issued by Canadian Authorities
- Obtain a medical fitness certificate
- Have insurance that covers the full duration of your stay in Greece
- Intend to stay for a min. duration of 4 months in Greece
- Other documents may be requested depending on your province and consulate office
Canadians with the Greek working holiday visa can work and travel in Greece for up to 12 months.
All jobs are paid at least the minimum wage. You can expect to earn about €800-€1100 per month for full-time hours, depending on the employer and position.
You will be staying in staff housing arranged by the employer, usually situated on-site. This is shared with other staff members, typically 4-5 people shared rooms separated by gender. It is not luxurious but practical and simple. It’s important to note that accommodation is fully covered and provided at no cost to you.
Canadians applying for a Greek working holiday visa is granted a visa valid for up to 12 months. The job placement requires a minimum availability duration of 6 months; 3 months if all of July & August are included.
No, previous experience is not required for a job placement. However, we do ask that you remain flexible with the type of position offered. Gaining a bit of experience before your departure can be helpful to better understand the tasks and expectations in a hospitality job, but it’s absolutely not a requirement to join the program.
Yes, we will try to accommodate two participants with the same employer, but please note that it cannot be guaranteed. Each participant will have to apply for their visas separately.
Please note that the placement process considers the country as a whole to ensure the feasibility of the placement. There are many potential hotels and restaurants across the entire country, and placements are made based on overall availability to ensure the best match.
Your application will be considered for opportunities in all regions of the selected country, depending on employer needs at the time of placement. While we are happy to note your location preference and will prioritise it whenever possible, we cannot guarantee placement in a specific city or area.
Regarding city requests specifically, please be aware that accommodation is not provided in large cities, which is why most placements are based in countryside locations where employers are able to offer housing.
