Desi Cook (Restaurant Experience Required)

Desi Cook (Restaurant Experience Required)

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Company
Reap HR and Recruitment
Location
Al Ain - Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time and Contractor
Posted
1 day ago
Via
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Job Description
Job Title: Desi Chef
Location: Al Ain, UAE
Salary: AED 1,500 – AED 1,800

Benefits:
• Visa provided by the company
• Medical
• Accommodation provided by the company

Only Immediate joiners

Job Summary

We are urgently seeking a skilled and passionate Desi Chef with Restaurant Experience to join a well-established restaurant in Al Ain. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in preparing authentic street food and traditional snacks, ensuring high-quality taste, presentation, and hygiene standards. .

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook a variety of Desi street food items including pani puri, sev puri, samosa chaat, channa chaat, and bhel puri
• Prepare traditional snacks such as pav bhaji, aloo samosa, kachori, and pakora
• Make beverages including karak tea and coffee
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen at all times
• Monitor stock levels and assist in inventory management
• Follow food safety regulations and kitchen procedures strictly

Requirements
• Proven experience as a Desi Chef with Restaurant or street food specialist
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good time management and teamwork skills
• Immediate availability is highly preferred

Benefits
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work in a growing restaurant environment
• Stable employment in Al Ain
• Supportive team and professional work culture

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: AED1,800.00 per month

Work Location: In person
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United Arab Emirates

Q What is the minimum basic salary for Emirati high school graduates in restaurant jobs in UAE?
As per the UAE Government Portal, Cabinet Resolution No. (1) of 2017 sets the minimum basic salary at AED 5,000 per month for Emirati nationals who completed 12 years of schooling in private sector roles including restaurants as of 2026. University degree holders receive AED 12,000 monthly, diploma holders AED 7,000. This excludes housing or other allowances.
Q What are the fees for a work permit for foreign restaurant workers in UAE?
As per Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), the issuance fee for a standard 2-year work permit is AED 600, plus AED 50 knowledge dirham as of 2026. Application fee ranges AED 100 for green channel to AED 300 for red channel. Employers pay all fees for sponsored workers.
Q What documents are required for a restaurant job work visa in UAE?
As per MOHRE, required documents include passport copy valid 6 months, 4 colored photos, attested employment contract, medical fitness report, and employer commercial license. Submit online via MOHRE portal by employer. Processing completes in 2-5 working days.
Q What are the maximum working hours and overtime pay for restaurant staff in UAE?
As per the UAE Government Portal on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, maximum hours are 8 per day or 48 per week for restaurant workers as of 2026. Overtime pay is 25% above basic wage for regular overtime, 50% for work between 10pm and 4am. Daily overtime limited to 2 hours.
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