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Barista: Dh4,000 - Dh5,000.
A barista will be expected to meet and greet customers and take their orders, as well as advising on any requests they have and be ready to make expert recommendations. Victor Besa / The National
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Waiting staff: Dh2,800 - Dh3,500.
Traditionally viewed as the first step on the customer-facing hospitality ladder, motivated staff can move quickly between employers if they have a proven track record. AP
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Hosts and hostesses: Dh5,500 - Dh7,500.
Fluent English and Arabic speakers can expect to earn more, while a smart appearance goes a long way as staff will often be the welcoming face of their employer for customers. Getty Images
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Waiting staff supervisor: Dh6,500 - Dh7,500.
One up the ladder, and a minor managerial role, a supervisor's earning power depends on their experience and the size of their team. Getty
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Assistant restaurant manager: Dh8,500 - Dh10,500.
Responsibilities include supervising restaurant staff performance, managing contracts and payroll and ordering food and kitchen equipment. Getty Images
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Restaurant manager: Dh16,000 - Dh22,000.
This is one of the broadest salary brackets, but the role is entirely different depending on the style and size of the restaurant, plus its popularity. Getty Images
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Commis chef: Dh2,200 - Dh2,400.
This is an entry level role for a chef, and for many their first job in a kitchen. Getty Images
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Chef de partie: Dh4,000 - Dh5,000.
A culinary school diploma is normally needed to go straight into this role, but kitchen staff often work their way up the ladder. Getty Images
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Sous chef: Dh10,000 - Dh12,000.
A sous chef is second in command in the kitchen, so good managerial skills are considered essential, particularly at a large restaurant or hotel. The National
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Head chef: Dh16,000 - Dh20,000.
The head chef, as the title implies, is the person in charge of the kitchen. The role requires much more than just being in charge of cooking the food. Getty Images
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Sommelier: Dh15,000 - Dh20,000.
A sommelier is tasked with ensuring a venue has a drinks selection that meets the needs of the customers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Barista: Dh4,000 - Dh5,000.
A barista will be expected to meet and greet customers and take their orders, as well as advising on any requests they have and be ready to make expert recommendations. Victor Besa / The National
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Waiting staff: Dh2,800 - Dh3,500.
Traditionally viewed as the first step on the customer-facing hospitality ladder, motivated staff can move quickly between employers if they have a proven track record. AP
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Hosts and hostesses: Dh5,500 - Dh7,500.
Fluent English and Arabic speakers can expect to earn more, while a smart appearance goes a long way as staff will often be the welcoming face of their employer for customers. Getty Images
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Waiting staff supervisor: Dh6,500 - Dh7,500.
One up the ladder, and a minor managerial role, a supervisor's earning power depends on their experience and the size of their team. Getty
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Assistant restaurant manager: Dh8,500 - Dh10,500.
Responsibilities include supervising restaurant staff performance, managing contracts and payroll and ordering food and kitchen equipment. Getty Images
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Restaurant manager: Dh16,000 - Dh22,000.
This is one of the broadest salary brackets, but the role is entirely different depending on the style and size of the restaurant, plus its popularity. Getty Images
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Commis chef: Dh2,200 - Dh2,400.
This is an entry level role for a chef, and for many their first job in a kitchen. Getty Images
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Chef de partie: Dh4,000 - Dh5,000.
A culinary school diploma is normally needed to go straight into this role, but kitchen staff often work their way up the ladder. Getty Images
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Sous chef: Dh10,000 - Dh12,000.
A sous chef is second in command in the kitchen, so good managerial skills are considered essential, particularly at a large restaurant or hotel. The National
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Head chef: Dh16,000 - Dh20,000.
The head chef, as the title implies, is the person in charge of the kitchen. The role requires much more than just being in charge of cooking the food. Getty Images
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Sommelier: Dh15,000 - Dh20,000.
A sommelier is tasked with ensuring a venue has a drinks selection that meets the needs of the customers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Barista: Dh4,000 - Dh5,000.
A barista will be expected to meet and greet customers and take their orders, as well as advising on any requests they have and be ready to make expert recommendations. Victor Besa / The National
UAE jobs and salaries: How much can you earn in restaurants and hotels in UAE?
Hospitality salaries vary depending on expertise and experience
Patrick Ryan
11 May, 2021
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