Gastronomy & Hospitality
Skills shortage in the hospitality and hotel industry
The demographic change poses major challenges for the European labour market, including the hospitality and hotel industry. Without qualified immigration, the working‑age population in the EU is projected to decline over the coming decades, with the total labour force shrinking and the share of older residents increasing sharply, intensifying pressures on public finances and social systems.
This demographic shift worsens the ratio of active workers to retirees across Europe, reducing the pool of available workers at a time when many sectors need more staff.
At the same time, demand for labour in sectors like hospitality and tourism continues to rise. Many countries are already unable to fill vacancies for cooks, service staff and hotel workers from the domestic workforce alone, making skilled immigration and labour market reforms crucial to avoid deeper shortages.
At the same time, demand for labour in sectors like hospitality and tourism continues to rise. Many countries are already unable to fill vacancies for cooks, service staff and hotel workers from the domestic workforce alone, making skilled immigration and labour market reforms crucial to avoid deeper shortages.
Our solution
We bring highly qualified professionals from around the world to Europe – carefully selected, linguistically prepared, and sustainably integrated. In close coordination with companies, we create an internationally coordinated process chain that reliably meets the demand for skilled workers and secures long-term competitiveness. With our expertise in migration, mobility, education, work, and integration, we develop strategically sustainable solutions that effectively address staffing shortages and make companies future-ready.
Our process
Recruitment in the country of origin and language preparation
In collaboration with universities, institutions and employment agencies, we recruit directly in the country of origin and already start with language preparation to ease the start in the new work environment.
Workshops
In targeted workshops, professionals are prepared both professionally and privately for their future employer and the new environment in advance.
Kick-off meeting and personal introduction
Your personal contact person presents the entire process to your team and clarifies all open questions. In addition, a requirement profile for the professionals is created together.
Integration preparation and coaching
As part of language training, professionals are supported by coaches who assist them in all aspects of life in their native language and prepare them for Europe.
Job interviews
Interviews with the employer are usually conducted via video conference and, if necessary, supported by interpreters.
Arrival
From flight booking to travel insurance and transportation to the workplace, we take care of the entire organization and coordination – in close coordination with employers.
Document and authorities management
Talent & Care manages and coordinates the entire document management process from the start, including any necessary work and residence permits.
Professional recognition
Together with our partners, we ensure that professionals successfully complete the recognition of their qualifications in Europe.
ETHICAL RECRUITING
Ethical recruiting is a matter close to our hearts. We adhere to the highest standards of fair international talent acquisition and go beyond common guidelines. As the holder of the state-recognized quality seal for fair recruitment in Germany and with our own code of values, we ensure that all recruitment processes are designed to be transparent, fair, and sustainable.
Recruiting only in countries with a surplus of skilled workers
We do not recruit in countries that are on internationally recognized lists for the protection of critical workers be conducted.
More information on the recruiting countriesOpportunities without financial risk
We cover the most important costs for professionals – from recruitment and language training to integration preparation and document management – thus creating a secure foundation for starting in Europe.
Fair - even in the event of termination
A cancellation during language training is possible at any time without incurring additional costs. Professionals are therefore not financially burdened.
Protection through fair conditions
We create fair conditions from day one – with realistic job descriptions, clear contractual structures, and rules that protect against exploitation, wage dumping, and unlawful restrictions.
A (linguistically) transparent process
Contracts, placement conditions, general terms and conditions, recruitment conditions, specific job offers, and all relevant information are provided by us in the respective national language.
As a holder of the RAL quality seal for “Fair Recruitment in Nursing Germany,” we also follow the guidelines for fair and transparent recruitment in other professional fields.
Integration and Coaching
Wir begleiten Fachkräfte umfassend bei der Integration in ihr neues berufliches und kulturelles Umfeld. Unsere Programme vermitteln praxisnah berufliche Anforderungen, fördern sprachliche und interkulturelle Kompetenzen und stärken die persönliche Sicherheit und Motivation. Begleitende Maßnahmen umfassen Workshops, digitale Lernplattformen, interaktive Übungen und kontinuierliches Coaching. So stellen wir sicher, dass Fachkräfte von Anfang an optimal vorbereitet sind und erfolgreich in ihre neue Tätigkeit starten können.
In Österreich setzt sich dieser Prozess fort. Fachkräfte passen sich an neue berufliche, kulturelle und soziale Gegebenheiten an, erwerben zusätzliche Kompetenzen und gewinnen Sicherheit im Alltag. Integration ist damit ein kontinuierlicher Prozess, der über die ersten Arbeitsschritte hinausgeht und langfristig denerfolgreichen Einstieg in ein neues Umfeld ermöglicht. Unsere langjährige Erfahrung in Migration, Mobilität, Bildung, Arbeit und Integration wurde mehrfach ausgezeichnet, u. a. mit dem UN Service Public Award 2018, und bildet die Grundlage für nachhaltige und faire Integrationslösungen.
In Österreich setzt sich dieser Prozess fort. Fachkräfte passen sich an neue berufliche, kulturelle und soziale Gegebenheiten an, erwerben zusätzliche Kompetenzen und gewinnen Sicherheit im Alltag. Integration ist damit ein kontinuierlicher Prozess, der über die ersten Arbeitsschritte hinausgeht und langfristig denerfolgreichen Einstieg in ein neues Umfeld ermöglicht. Unsere langjährige Erfahrung in Migration, Mobilität, Bildung, Arbeit und Integration wurde mehrfach ausgezeichnet, u. a. mit dem UN Service Public Award 2018, und bildet die Grundlage für nachhaltige und faire Integrationslösungen.
ALPINE PLURALISM
AWARD
UN SERVICE PUBLIC AWARD 2018
EUROPEAN PUBLIC
SERVICE AWARD
LANGUAGE
Language as the key to successful integration
Language is a central resource for the integration of highly qualified professionals. It not only facilitates everyday communication but also makes professional qualifications visible, enables the recognition of educational degrees, and eases orientation in the new professional environment. Language skills promote motivation, self-confidence, and long-term success in Europe.
Many professionals already begin targeted language courses in their home country, complemented by further measures in Europe to ensure the continuous development of language and professional skills. At the same time, they are prepared for cultural specificities and everyday professional life to facilitate intercultural integration.
To ensure quality, a team of certified language examiners monitors the language courses remotely and ensures that agreed standards are met and the corresponding language level is achieved.
Many professionals already begin targeted language courses in their home country, complemented by further measures in Europe to ensure the continuous development of language and professional skills. At the same time, they are prepared for cultural specificities and everyday professional life to facilitate intercultural integration.
To ensure quality, a team of certified language examiners monitors the language courses remotely and ensures that agreed standards are met and the corresponding language level is achieved.
The learning progress of professionals – in terms of performance and motivation – is continuously documented. Based on this, predictions about the expected arrival date can be made, which facilitates planning and coordination.
Language and intercultural preparation thus form the foundation for a successful start for professionals in their new work and living environment.
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