Over 3,000 Argentines have applied to fill 50 positions in the Middle East

The serious economic crisis that the country is going through in the midst of a pandemic has led many young people to think about emigrating to seek new horizons.

This difficult reality is becoming more and more palpable in traditional destinations like Europe or the United States, although lately more exotic places have been added a priori.

Proof of this is that in less than ten days, more than 3,000 Argentines sent their resumes to fill 50 vacancies in the five-star gastronomy and hospitality sectors in various countries of the Middle East for the Cup. world Qatar 2022.

“The call exceeded our expectations but it also showed us the good level of training of our young people,” said Carlos Díaz, CEO of the human resources company PHRS, quoted by the newspaper. The capital from Mar del Plata.

The 50 positions offered have a three-year contract in Qatar, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

The offer includes all expenses paid and salaries ranging between $ 700 and $ 1,200, according to the report.

According to the newspaper, so far more than 3,000 resumes have been submitted from different parts of the country.

The company PHRS He said 42% of applicants are under 25, 32% are between 25 and 30 and the rest, 26%, are over 30.

“In almost a week we received the most emails and a large part with very good level. The best candidates to date are found in those received from the federal capital and the province of Buenos Aires and secondly Santa Fe, in particular Rosario. We also received some good candidates from Mendoza, ”said Díaz.

According to the report, the list of companies that have started the job interview process includes W Doha Hotel (Qatar), Westin Bahrain Hotel (Bahrain), Intercontinental Doha, Ritz Carlton Doha (Qatar), Mondrian Doha, Clay Bahrain, Clay Dubai and Coya Riyadh, which will open next January.

They will expand the search

While the search for Argentine workers remains open, the firm PHRS will now start offering jobs in other Latin American countries.

“As we have already mentioned, Latinos have a more caring, cordiality and sympathy which is much appreciated in the Middle East. Now we are opening the search in Peru (especially to Peruvian chefs), to the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Colombia, ”said Díaz.

The elements sought are, among others, waiters, waitresses, bartenders and hostesses; managerial staff: maitre d ‘, sous chef and head of floor. Managerial positions such as chef, restaurant manager, bar manager and sommelier are also in demand, according to the newspaper.