Do you dream of living and working in Greece? Find seasonal, summer and short term jobs for foreigners and English speakers. There are options to work on mainland Greece and the beautiful Greek Islands.
Latest Vacancies
These companies are hiring staff to work in Greece now.
TUI
The world’s largest travel company, TUI, is hiring kids clubs reps to work at holidays resorts in Greece. Seasonal and permanent contracts are available with competitive salaries and more added benefits.
Good Time Group
Good Time Group offer hotel, entertainment and animation jobs in the tourism and hospitality industries. Apply to work in Greece or onboard cruises ships.
Top Reasons to Work in Greece
Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and if you would like to actually live and work here, you can find lots of vacancies for foreigners. There are so many reasons to move to Greece, this country has culture, history, a warm climate, an outdoor lifestyle, friendly people, tasty food and incredible places to live and work. You can find jobs throughout the country.
How to Get a Job in Greece
Whether you are looking for a temporary job for summer, or you fancy a longer term career you can find it in Greece.
Seasonal work wise, airlines, holiday companies, hotels, resorts and travel/tourism providers all hire thousands of staff every year. There are language schools throughout the country which hire English teachers whilst summer and language camps recruit teachers and sports coaches.
For professional careers, the major industries in Greece include tourism, energy, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, engineering, and marine. Tourism is the main sector in the country which employs thousands of people and contributing up to 20% of GDP.
Best Places to Find Employment
The Greek Islands and popular tourism destinations are where most foreigners find seasonal work, including:
• Santorini • Mykonos • Corfu • Rhodes • Zante • Crete • Malia • Kavos • Kos • Ios
The larger towns and cities are also some of the best places to get hired, including:
• Athens • Thessaloniki • Patras • Piraeus • Larissa • Heraklion • Peristeri • Kallithea
Summer Jobs in Greece
Are you looking for temporary work in Greece? You can find jobs in education, teaching, sports, tourism, hospitality and more industries.
Working on the Greek islands and holiday hotspots is very popular, who wouldn’t want to live and work in dream destinations like Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes! These are some of the most desirable places to find jobs in Europe and thousands of people apply every year. Popular roles include working as a holiday rep, in travel and tourism, in bars, clubs, hotels, restaurants and activity providers.
Companies recruiting summer staff in Greece right now include:
The Peligoni Club
The Peligoni Club is a family-run beach club in the secluded north of Zakynthos, Greece. The Pelogoni Club recruit summer staff to work from May Half Term until September every summer.
Remarc Internațional
Remark are fresh & forward-looking management team hiring hotel animation / entertainment staff to work in Halkidiki, Skyros, Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Peloponnese, Cape Sounio, Mykonos, Thasos, Skyros, Kos, Rhodes, Santorini and Crete.
Working in Greece – FAQ
Language:
Greek is the official language of Greece, and knowing the basics of the language will really help you to integrate and also boost your employment prospects. Most seasonal jobs just require English.
Money/Currency:
Greece uses the Euro. Salaries in Greece are on the low side compared to other European countries, but the locations and lifestyle make up for this. Salaries really depend on the employer and position.
Related Destinations:
• Seasonal work in Italy
• Seasonal work in Malta
• Seasonal work in Turkey