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Sous Chef - Arabic - Marriott Al Forsan

United Arab Emirates Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi Estimated salary: AED 5,000–8,000 per month, potentially including service charge, accommodation, meals, transport, medical insurance, and annual leave benefits
Role summary

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The Arabic Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership in preparing high-quality Arabic cuisine for Marriott Al Forsan. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in Arabic or Middle Eastern cuisine, strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, and experience in a hotel or high-volume kitchen. The candidate is expected to supervise kitchen colleagues, coordinate food preparation, maintain consistent taste and presentation, control waste and costs, monitor stock, and follow Marriott policies. Good communication, teamwork, organization, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, are important. Experience with luxury hospitality, HACCP procedures, and multicultural teams is advantageous.

About the employer

Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi is part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across global markets. Located within the Al Forsan International Sports Resort area, the property caters to leisure guests, business travelers, groups, and visitors attending sporting and corporate events. The hotel offers accommodation, restaurants, banqueting, meetings, recreational facilities, and access to activities such as equestrian sports, shooting, watersports, and motorsport experiences. Marriott is known for structured service standards, employee training, international career opportunities, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Working at Al Forsan can provide culinary professionals with exposure to luxury hospitality, diverse guests, high-volume events, and multicultural hotel operations in Abu Dhabi.

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.

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