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Heart of the House Specialist (Steward)

United Arab Emirates Al Maha a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa Dubai Estimated salary: AED 2,000–3,500 per month, often with accommodation, meals, transportation, medical insurance, and service benefits
Role summary

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The Heart of the House Specialist (Steward) supports the kitchen and food and beverage operation by washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment; maintaining clean storage and work areas; removing waste; and following hygiene, health, and safety procedures. The role generally requires physical stamina, attention to cleanliness, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. Previous stewarding, kitchen, or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently in a busy environment, follow instructions, handle cleaning chemicals safely, maintain Marriott service standards, and support chefs and colleagues whenever required.

About the employer

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa Dubai, is an exclusive Marriott luxury resort located within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Designed around the heritage and landscape of the Arabian Desert, the resort offers private suites, fine dining, spa treatments, wildlife experiences, and highly personalized service. It is part of Marriott International's Luxury Collection, a portfolio of distinctive hotels known for unique destinations, refined hospitality, and locally inspired experiences. Employees work in an environment where guest privacy, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and consistent service quality are especially important. The resort combines luxury tourism with conservation, showcasing desert wildlife and traditional Emirati influences. Hospitality roles may include staff accommodation, meals, transportation, training, and other benefits, depending on the employment package and applicable company policy.

What the job usually comes with in the UAE

Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.

HousingShared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers
Meals2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus
FlightsJoining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years
Service charge10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month
ContractUsually 2 years; probation 6 months at most
Leave30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law)
Income tax0%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the UAE?

How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation: workers' rights. Checked October 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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