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F&B Coordinator (Emiratization Program)

United Arab Emirates Shangri-La Estimated salary: AED 5,000–8,000 per month
Role summary

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The F&B Coordinator supports the food and beverage department with administrative coordination, scheduling, reports, guest-related communication, document control and communication between restaurants, banquets and hotel departments. The role is part of Shangri-La’s Emiratization programme and is likely intended for a UAE national. Candidates should have strong English communication, good computer and Microsoft Office skills, excellent organisation, attention to detail and a professional hospitality attitude. A diploma or degree in hospitality, business administration or a related field is helpful, while previous hotel or food and beverage experience may be preferred. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately under pressure, cooperate with multicultural teams, maintain confidentiality and provide responsive support to managers and operational colleagues.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognised internationally for its hotels, resorts and distinctive Asian-inspired approach to service. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other major destinations. Shangri-La hotels typically offer guest rooms, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, spas and leisure services, supported by a strong focus on personal hospitality and service quality. In the United Arab Emirates, the company operates well-known properties in destinations including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Employees generally work in multicultural, professionally structured environments with opportunities to develop careers across hotel operations, food and beverage, events and corporate functions. This vacancy also supports the UAE’s Emiratization objectives by encouraging employment and career development for Emirati nationals within the hospitality sector.

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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