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Sous Chef - Bahraini/Arabic Cuisine
Role summary
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The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen, with a particular focus on Bahraini and Arabic cuisine. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in hotel or resort kitchens, strong knowledge of regional ingredients and cooking methods, food-safety certification, and the ability to lead and train kitchen colleagues. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent food quality, control costs and waste, follow hygiene standards, organize mise en place, assist with menu planning, and supervise service during busy periods. Experience in luxury hospitality, Arabic cuisine, multicultural teams, and remote resort operations would be advantageous. Flexibility, creativity, reliability, and strong communication skills are essential.
Can I work in Bahrain?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: The employer applies to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and pays; the vacancy goes to Bahrainis first (reported March 2026: a 7-day advert, then 21 days).
Watch for: You cannot work on a visit visa; the permit is issued before you fly. Employers below their Bahraini-staff target paid extra permit fees from 2017; not confirmed for 2026.
Official source: Labour Market Regulatory Authority: notice on work permits for expatriate workers (12 October 2022). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Bahrain
Usual for Bahrain, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Shared staff housing for line staff; some furnished flats for managers |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen meals on shift (up to 3 a day); a transport allowance if you live out |
| Flights | Joining flight paid; a home ticket varies by hotel |
| Service charge | Varies; some hotels pay certain roles a fixed monthly sum; no law found on the staff share |
| Contract | Usually 1 to 2 years; probation 3 months, up to 6 for some jobs (by law) |
| Leave | 30 days after a year (by law), plus public holidays; 15 days sick leave on full pay (by law) |
| Income tax | 0%; there is no personal income tax |
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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Hawar Resort By Mantis
Hawar Resort by Mantis is a luxury island resort located on Bahrain’s Hawar Islands and operated under Mantis, Accor’s collection of distinctive conservation-led and experiential hotels, lodges, and camps. The resort is designed around nature, privacy, and relaxed coastal hospitality, offering guests an upscale retreat with accommodation, dining, leisure activities, and opportunities to experience the surrounding marine and desert environment. As part of the Accor network, the property benefits from international hospitality standards, structured career development, and global service practices. Its remote island setting requires employees to be adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a close-knit resort community. The culinary team plays an important role in showcasing local Bahraini and wider Arabic flavours while meeting the expectations of an international luxury clientele.