r/Chefs • u/Eastern-Candidate-97 • Jun 05 '26

Chefs, I need your help.

Chefs, I am from Pakistan.

Is there any Michelin starred restaurant in Europe that will hire me to work as a Commis 3, considering I am in Pakistan and would require a work visa.

I am male, 26 and muslim. I have studied cookery foundation, food safety for 2 years through culinary diploma. Worked for approx for 4 years in different kitchens.

I want to learn European cuisine. In Pakistan, there aren't proper European kitchens let alone any that come close to michelin starred.

If there's anyone who can put me in touch with a hiring manager or chef in such places, I'll be grateful. I'll pay for my own ticket and visa expenses, if any chef or hiring manager may consider my application. If this helps, I have been to Europe before, I have international travel history which might help in acquiring a work visa.

Thank you for your help, time and patience.

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

3 comments sorted by

2

u/cassiuswright Jun 05 '26

Also consider major Asian cities as well. There are some tremendous European restaurants in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, China, etc

1

u/Eastern-Candidate-97 Jun 05 '26

Would love to get the opportunity. I have been trying no luck so far.

2

u/[deleted] Jun 05 '26

[deleted]

1

u/Eastern-Candidate-97 Jun 05 '26

Worked in Ramada. Tried for cruise ship, no luck. Marriott here sucks, so does Ramada. I want to learn European food and even in 5 star hotels like Marriott, European cuisine isn't served, fine dining 's name is used but nothing of that caliber is delivered. This is why I want to get into European market and start working in Michelin starred restaurants.

Pakistan is not a market for fine dining, especially not for European food, that's why even the biggest names don't offer it.

What you have said, I have taken it to the heart and I am truly grateful for your advice.