Company
The Talents Nation
Location
Kuwait City
Job type
Full-time
Via
via GulfTalent.com
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Job description
About the Client:
A well-known restaurant group of unique concepts, continuously expanding in the GCC and headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Job Description:
• Leverage extensive experience in developing and managing homegrown F&B brands across multiple locations.
• Lead menu innovation, R&D strategy, and localization efforts while maintaining brand integrity with the owner.
• Manage recipe costing, menu engineering, and control actual food costs within a strict 0.5% variance.
• Foster a humble, ego-free, and collaborative leadership culture across all culinary teams
Qualifications:
• Aged 50 and below
• Minimum 5 years of GCC experience in the same role with homegrown standalone restaurants (Upscale/fine dining)
• Prior work experience in standalone Kuwaiti cuisine restaurants
• Extensive experience in R&D and operations with strong understanding of food cost
A well-known restaurant group of unique concepts, continuously expanding in the GCC and headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Job Description:
• Leverage extensive experience in developing and managing homegrown F&B brands across multiple locations.
• Lead menu innovation, R&D strategy, and localization efforts while maintaining brand integrity with the owner.
• Manage recipe costing, menu engineering, and control actual food costs within a strict 0.5% variance.
• Foster a humble, ego-free, and collaborative leadership culture across all culinary teams
Qualifications:
• Aged 50 and below
• Minimum 5 years of GCC experience in the same role with homegrown standalone restaurants (Upscale/fine dining)
• Prior work experience in standalone Kuwaiti cuisine restaurants
• Extensive experience in R&D and operations with strong understanding of food cost
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Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Kuwait
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What is the minimum salary for a waiter in Kuwait restaurant jobs in 2026?
As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum salary for waiters in restaurant jobs is KD 180 per month excluding accommodation and food allowance of KD 50 as of January 2026. Overtime pay is 1.25 times the basic hourly rate, calculated at KD 1.125 per hour for an 8-hour day. Contracts must be registered in the Wage Protection System within 14 days of hiring.
Source: Public Authority for Manpower
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What work visa requirements apply to foreigners for restaurant jobs in Kuwait?
Foreigners need a Kuwaiti sponsor to apply for a work residence permit (Article 17 or 18 visa) through PAM, requiring a job offer with minimum KD 180 salary and medical fitness certificate. The visa is issued for 1-3 years, renewable, with processing time of 15-30 days and fee of KD 25. Article 18 visas require proof of KD 600 monthly salary for self-sponsorship.
Source: Public Authority for Manpower
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What qualifications and experience are needed for a restaurant cook job in Kuwait?
As per the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, cooks require at least 2 years verifiable experience and a high school diploma or vocational training certificate in culinary arts. Food handling positions mandate a Ministry of Health fitness certificate renewed annually. No university degree is required for entry-level cooks.
Source: Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour
Q
What documents are required for applying to restaurant jobs and obtaining work permit in Kuwait?
Submit passport copy valid for 6+ months, attested academic/experience certificates, 4 passport photos, medical report from approved clinic (KD 20 fee), and sponsor's commercial license to PAM portal. Applications are processed online via the Sahel app, with approval in 10-20 working days. Fingerprints and HIV test are mandatory for issuance.
Source: Public Authority for Manpower