NORKA Roots is Recruiting 20 Chefs for Germany — Apply by 9 August 2026

The Kerala Government’s overseas recruitment agency, NORKA Roots, has opened applications for 20 Chef vacancies in Germany. This is a government-backed opportunity under the German Government’s Hand in Hand for International Talents (HiH) programme, conducted in collaboration with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. The deadline to apply is 9 August 2026.

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What is NORKA Roots?

NORKA Roots (Non-Resident Keralites Affairs) is the only state-run overseas recruitment agency under the Government of Kerala, authorised by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India to facilitate legitimate overseas recruitment. It is a trusted government undertaking that has facilitated employment for Keralites across the world — in GCC countries, Europe, and beyond — with a commitment to transparency, quality service, and zero corruption.

This recruitment for Germany is being conducted through the HiH (Hand in Hand for International Talents) programme — a German Government initiative designed to attract skilled workers from India and other countries to fill critical shortages in the German labour market. NORKA Roots is the authorised partner facilitating this programme for Kerala.

The Chef Vacancy — Key Details at a Glance

Eligibility — Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the Chef vacancy in Germany through NORKA Roots, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Educational Qualification

Degree in Hotel Management, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, or Catering Technology. Preference is given to candidates who have completed a four-year degree programme (or three-year degree). Tourism and travel management degrees are not considered.

Work Experience

Minimum 2 years of work experience as a Chef at the time of application. Candidates currently working abroad in foreign countries or on cruise ships are not eligible.

Age Limit

Must not exceed 35 years of age.

Residency

Candidates must currently be residing in India at the time of application. Those currently working abroad are not eligible.

German Language

German language proficiency is not mandatory to apply. However, candidates with existing proficiency at A1, A2, B1, or B2 level will be given preference during selection. Selected candidates must be willing to undergo German language training up to the B1 level, which may last up to 12 months.

⚠️ Not eligible: Candidates who previously applied for the same position are not required to apply again. Those currently working abroad or on cruise ships or foreign vessels are also not eligible.

What Does NORKA Roots Provide — The Full Support Package

This is not just a job placement. NORKA Roots and the HiH programme provide comprehensive end-to-end support to selected candidates. Here is everything that is covered:

🎓  German Language Training up to B1 level — fully supported, up to 12 months

📄  Recognition of your Indian qualifications in Germany

✈️  Visa processing assistance — full support through the German work visa process

💼  Job matching and interview coordination with German employers

🏠  Post-arrival accommodation assistance in Germany

👥  Integration support after arrival in Germany

❤️  Assistance in bringing family members to Germany after settlement

📈 Minimum monthly salary: €2,500 (~₹2,70,000). Candidates with existing German language proficiency (A1–B2) will receive an advantage during selection and may enter the language programme at a higher level.

Documents Required to Apply

Prepare and submit the following documents as part of your application to NORKA Roots:

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the NORKA Roots official website before the deadline of 9 August 2026.

⚠️ Only candidates currently residing in India are eligible. Candidates who previously applied for this position in earlier recruitment cycles need not apply again.

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Why This Opportunity Matters

Germany is facing a significant shortage of skilled workers in the hospitality sector. The German Government’s HiH programme was created specifically to bridge this gap by bringing in qualified professionals from India and other countries — with full government backing on both sides.

For a Hotel Management graduate currently working in India, this represents a rare, government-backed pathway to a career in Europe — with a minimum salary of €2,500 per month (approximately ₹2,70,000), full language training support, visa assistance, accommodation help, and a long-term settlement pathway for your family.

Unlike private recruitment agencies, NORKA Roots is a government undertaking with zero tolerance for corruption and minimum recruitment charges — making this one of the safest and most transparent routes to work in Germany from Kerala.