Description
Seasonal Hospitality and Culinary Jobs in France
Build international work experience in France through paid seasonal employment in hospitality, restaurants and tourism. This programme is designed for candidates who are eligible for a French Working Holiday Visa and want practical experience in a professional environment.
This is paid seasonal employment, not an academic internship. PIC Management supports selected candidates throughout the placement process. Hotel and employer names remain confidential and are disclosed only to suitable candidates during recruitment.
Available positions
- Kitchen assistant, commis chef and food preparation
- Dishwashing and kitchen stewarding
- Restaurant and breakfast service
- Bar and food and beverage support
- Housekeeping and room cleaning
- Front office or reception, depending on language level
- General hotel operations
Who can apply?
Candidates must be eligible for the French Working Holiday Visa that applies to their nationality. Countries and territories commonly covered include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan and Uruguay.
This list is provided for guidance only. Visa agreements, age limits, financial requirements and permitted lengths of stay can change. Every candidate must verify current eligibility with the official France-Visas website before applying.
- Motivated and ready to commit to genuine seasonal employment
- Hospitality, culinary, tourism or customer-service experience is an advantage
- Language level must be suitable for the selected role
- Availability and profile must match current recruitment needs in France
Employment conditions
- Destination: France
- Employment type: paid seasonal work
- Sectors: hospitality, restaurants and tourism
- Pay: determined according to the applicable French rules and sector agreement
- Accommodation: may be available depending on the position
- Meals: may be provided on working days depending on the establishment
Exact duties, location, schedule, pay and benefits depend on the season, position and establishment. No specific city, hotel or employer is promised on this page.
Programme support and fees
Total programme fee: €2,500
- Registration: €600, payable at the start of the process after the profile is validated.
- Confirmed placement: €1,900, payable when the employment contract is signed.
The programme includes profile assessment, Working Holiday Visa guidance, employer search and introduction, interview coordination, a confirmed offer before departure, accommodation coordination when offered, pre-departure preparation and support at the beginning of the experience.
Flights, medical insurance, visa fees, personal expenses, transfers and temporary accommodation before the agreed arrival date are not included.
Application process
- Apply with your CV, nationality, experience, availability and preferred role.
- PIC Management reviews your profile and initial programme eligibility.
- Suitable candidates are introduced for an interview with a participating establishment.
- If selected, the candidate receives the employment conditions and contract before departure.
- PIC Management assists with preparation and the beginning of the experience.
Important visa information
PIC Management does not issue visas and cannot guarantee visa approval. Visa applications and decisions remain the responsibility of the candidate and the French authorities. Check the official France-Visas website for current requirements.
Ready to work in France? Apply through this offer with your CV and complete profile. We will contact candidates whose experience, availability and visa eligibility match current opportunities.
Responsibilities
Who can apply for the Working Holiday Visa?
The Working Holiday Visa is not open to all nationalities. It is reserved for nationals of countries or territories that have signed a bilateral working holiday agreement with France.
The conditions may vary depending on your nationality, especially regarding:
- age limit;
- authorized duration of stay;
- required financial resources;
- work conditions;
- documents required for the visa application.
The countries and territories currently concerned by the Working Holiday Programme with France are:
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, and Uruguay.
This list is provided for information purposes only and should be verified at the time of application on the official France-Visas website, as agreements and conditions may change.
Company's presentation
What does this visa allow?
The Working Holiday Visa allows you to stay in France as part of a cultural and professional experience.
It gives you the possibility to work during your stay, under the conditions set by the agreement applicable to your nationality.
It is an interesting option for candidates who wish to discover France while gaining professional experience in an international environment.
Who is our programme for?
Our programme is mainly designed for candidates who wish to gain professional experience in France in the following sectors:
- hospitality;
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- restaurants;
- tourism;
- culinary arts;
- service;
- housekeeping;
- hotel operations.
We are looking for motivated, serious candidates who are ready to commit to a real professional experience. This programme is not only for people who want to travel to France, but especially for those who want to work, improve their skills, and strengthen their professional background.
Candidates should ideally have training or experience related to the position they are looking for.
This may include, for example:
- training in hospitality, restaurants, tourism, or culinary arts;
- experience in restaurant or bar service;
- experience in kitchen or dishwashing;
- experience in housekeeping or hotel room cleaning;
- experience in a hotel, restaurant, café, resort, or tourism establishment.
The position offered will depend on the candidate’s profile, experience, language level, availability, and the needs of employers in France.
Profile required
Types of positions available
Positions are mainly offered in hotels and restaurants located in France.
Depending on your profile, opportunities may include:
- restaurant service;
- bar;
- kitchen;
- dishwashing;
- housekeeping;
- room cleaning;
- front office, depending on language level and experience;
- operational support in hotels or restaurants.
- Candidates without significant experience may be oriented toward more accessible positions, especially housekeeping, in order to start their experience in good conditions.Programme conditions
Selected candidates benefit from a position in a hotel or restaurant in France.
Remuneration is set according to the applicable rules and the collective agreement of the sector.
Depending on the establishment, candidates may also benefit from:
- access to accommodation;
- meals during working days;
- a confirmed offer before departure;
- support before arrival;
- assistance at the beginning of the experience.
The exact conditions may vary depending on the employer, region, season, and position offered.
- Programme conditions
Selected candidates benefit from a position in a hotel or restaurant in France.
Remuneration is set according to the applicable rules and the collective agreement of the sector.
Depending on the establishment, candidates may also benefit from:
- access to accommodation;
- meals during working days;
- a confirmed offer before departure;
- support before arrival;
- assistance at the beginning of the experience.
The exact conditions may vary depending on the employer, region, season, and position offered.
Programme fees
The programme fee is EUR 2,500.
It is divided as follows:
Registration fee: EUR 600
Payable at the beginning of the process, after profile validation.Confirmed placement fee: EUR 1,900
Payable upon signature of the contract with the employer.What is included
Our support includes:
- profile evaluation;
- guidance regarding the Working Holiday Visa / Youth Mobility Visa;
- matching with a hotel or restaurant;
- coordination of the interview with the employer;
- confirmed offer before departure;
- coordination of accommodation with the employer when provided;
- pre-departure preparation;
- support during arrival and the beginning of the experience.
What is not included
The following items are not included in the programme fees:
- flight ticket;
- medical insurance;
- visa fees;
- personal expenses;
- transfers;
- temporary accommodation if the candidate arrives before the agreed date.
Why choose PIC Management?
Travelling alone may be possible, but it requires time, preparation, and a good understanding of the local market.
With PIC Management, you benefit from structured support to find an opportunity adapted to your profile, prepare your departure, and start your experience in France with more clarity.
Our goal is to help you live a serious professional experience that is useful for your career and adapted to the realities of the hospitality sector in France.
Would you like to apply?
Send us your CV and some information about your profile, experience, nationality, availability, and the type of position you are looking for.
Our team will review your application and let you know whether your profile may match available opportunities in France.