Cafeteria Staff – Waiter / Kitchen | موظفو كافتيريا – خدمة / مطبخ

As per the Ministry of Labour, the minimum wage for Omani nationals with a secondary school certificate in sales and service occupations, including restaurant waiters, is OMR 250 per month as of January 2026. This amount excludes housing and transport allowances capped at OMR 100 combined. Overtime pay is 125% of the hourly rate for hours exceeding 45 per week.

Expatriate cooks in restaurants receive a basic salary of OMR 300 per month plus food and accommodation valued at OMR 100, as per standard employment contracts registered with the Ministry of Labour in 2026. Contracts must specify these benefits to comply with Labour Law Royal Decree 35/2003. Additional tips average OMR 50 monthly.

Non-GCC foreigners need an employer-sponsored employment visa (Type 21), followed by a 2-year renewable work residence permit issued by Royal Oman Police after Ministry of Labour approval. The employer pays OMR 50 for the work permit issuance and OMR 12 monthly levy per worker as of 2026. Applicants must pass medical and security checks costing OMR 30.

No formal education is required for waiter or kitchen helper roles, but 1 year of experience is preferred under Omanisation quotas per Ministry of Labour guidelines effective 2026. Chefs need a culinary diploma or 3 years verifiable experience. Restaurant managers require a high school diploma plus 5 years supervisory experience.