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A.T. expat wrote:

Besides all stated above, I would like to ask a question to the veteran expats that live in Mauritius. If it happened that you have decided to move to another country with a bit more expensive standards of living, will your earnings allow you to do that? I would hate to get stuck in a place I might learn to dislike over some time, like it happened to me once in Finland.

And concerning the new 75k rupee rule, how realistic it is to find a job in the hospitality area that pays this well in Mauritius?

Dear A.T. expat,

I have read your message and I understand fully your concerns.

I'm sure there is work for you here as they are always constructing new hotels zith high standards to attract more and more tourists to Mauritius.

However, I would not advise you to start looking for a job when coming here, because there are chances then that you will only be proposed a "local" contract vs. an expatriate contract including the full package of expatriate benefits.

On local contract, you'll only get the salary and social security, I think.

It's better to check out the dedicated websites to find a job in your domain. If you don't know those websites I can find out for you as I have a friend working in hotels and it's already the 3rd time he's coming for work to Mauritius.

Cheers
Arlette

I suggest you come to Mauritius for a short visit, meet people and try your luck and all other options. If things don't work out, just consider it as a holiday and pursue with your search and contacts that you get from here thru e-mail.
All the best to you.
Terence

A.T. expat wrote:

My line of work is hospitality, restaurants and catering in particular.

Could you please give more details? Are you a chef or else?

Thanks for the both of replies, fellows.

I was in fact planning to visit the place sometime in November this year. Pretty sure that I will like it there, so the only thing I will have to concentrate on is getting some connections, just like Torrence have said.

As for Arlette, yes the websites would help loads. I can start checking out something, since I am not planning renewal of my two year-long contract even though I am only half way through with it.

At the moment I am holding a position of an Executive Chef in a restaurant that is a part of a Hotel Resort with a Spa. But my experience covers all the areas of restaurant management, both in and out of the kitchen, menu planning, staff training, business plan and marketing. Also at the moment I am undergoing training as a Spa Resort Manager in our 5 star lux hotel.

Definitely I would like to have a contract on my hands before moving to another country, at least the one that covers all the basic necessities

Have forgotten mentioning that my speciality is the Italian cuisine, but I preffer a certain fusion between the japanese kitchen and the one stated above.

Have been checking out Mauritius Chef Association and I guess in the end of the year will start sending out my CVs to the biggest resorts on the island.

Thanks again for the replies.

p.s. If there are some resorts or hotels that have particularly good reputation, please let me know. Also something Italian would be great, but I am open to new horizons of the Culinary Arts of any cusine

A.T. expat,
check your inbox, I'm sending you a private message
Cheers
Arlette

Appreciate it, Arlette.

Hope that starting the next year I will be attending your monthly meetings.
Thanks for all the help, expats.