Tanveer Nawaz Health, Beauty, Fashion, Novels & Urdu Poetry Chef jobs in Saudi Arabia are very attractive because the education requirements are so low compared to other jobs in Saudi Arabia. The official requirements for people wanting to work as a chef in Saudi Arabia is a high school diploma but even this is easily obtainable and they don’t care if you know how to cook or not, they want to hire you because of the experience you have in a restaurant setting. This means that the actual qualifications required are very low. The requirements are as follows:
- Three-year diploma from a vocational school
- Experience in a cooking job or career
- Language: English is fine
- Habilitation (you should speak at least 3-5 languages)
These are the lowest requirements you will find for chef jobs in Saudi Arabia. Even the minimum requirements above are very low for someone looking to enter a chef job in Saudi Arabia. There are of course many people who don’t have all of these qualifications but they can easily get all of them, even if they haven’t studied in a culinary school.
For example, a person who has a degree in nursing and a job as a chef is much more qualified than a person who has no qualifications at all. There are many jobs that require you to have a university degree but they are in fields such as education, medicine or engineering.
It’s better to just find a job that you can get the education and experience for and work your way up from there. In any case, Saudi Arabia is a very young country and if you have a university degree in another field it will be accepted as long as you also have a working chef diploma and an appropriate supervisor. In other words, people who have a university degree in something other than education are fine in Saudi Arabia.
How To Get A Chef Job In Saudi Arabia?
If you are not sure what jobs you want to apply for just pick up a phone and call the Saudi Arabia government jobs department. This is very easy to do and you can speak to a human being almost immediately about chef jobs in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what you need to know:
- The application process will take a few days.
- The successful candidates will be sent an official letter asking them to come for an interview.
- The human resources department will arrange the interview in person.
- If you are unsuccessful in getting an interview you can ask them to give you a written explanation.
- It can take from a few days to two weeks to hear from the human resources department.
- Once you’ve heard from the human resources department you will be given a form to fill out and return along with a photocopy of your passport and all the relevant paperwork.
You will be able to apply for jobs all over Saudi Arabia but you need to get all of the relevant papers ready before you can do this. Here is a list of the documents you need to bring with you:
- Resume
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Credentials
- A valid phone number
- Two passport size photos
- Proof of address
Credentials include:
- At least two academic diplomas (one from a vocational school and one from a university)
- An E-learning diploma
- A diploma from the latest Information Technology class (if you want to be a website designer)
- A credit card or similar to pay for your own travel expenses.
Before you apply for any jobs, be sure to do some research into the companies and what the requirements are for those positions. Also, the human resources department has the job listings and will be able to tell you which are most likely to require you to have a university degree.
Be aware that most companies require that you speak some Arabic. A lot of positions can also require you to be older than 35 years old for getting chef jobs in Saudi Arabia. If your manager asks, just tell them that you are a recent immigrant and will need some time to learn the language.
When To Apply For A Chef Job In Saudi Arabia?
Sometimes the application process of chef jobs in Saudi Arabian can take a few weeks. If you know that you are going to move to Saudi Arabia soon you can apply for a job as soon as possible. Usually the positions advertised will be filled pretty quickly. To do this, you need to be ready to travel to Saudi Arabia as soon as you are given the official interview letter. Travel visas can cost you around $1,000 USD so do this as early as you can. When you apply you will also need to make sure that you have a good amount of money on hand.
Also, if you live in a country with a consulate, ask your embassy for a visa to Saudi Arabia. You will need a passport that has at least six months left on it. If you want to get a chef job in Saudi Arabia but don’t speak Arabic there are other options. You can teach the language or find someone who does. Teaching a new language is not easy but it can be a good way to get to Saudi Arabia for a chef job.
Other Types Of Jobs You Can Apply For In Saudi Arabia
Here are some other types of jobs you can apply for:
- Actor
- Web designer
- Voice-overs artist
- Fashion design
- Blogger/vlogger
- Consultant
- Yoga instructor
- Barista
- Consultant/speaker
- Cosmetologist
- Sports agent
- Baker
- Business Owner
- Musician
- Physical therapist
- Elite judge
- Insurance agent and many more
Let’s be honest, that is the list of jobs that most people go after when they want to work in Saudi Arabia. Most of them require that you be fluent in the language. Even for jobs that do not require you to speak a lot of Arabic you will still need to know a few key phrases to get the job done. If you do speak some Arabic you may need to teach yourself more as soon as you arrive. The other thing is that chef jobs in Saudi Arabia are not as plentiful as you might think. You may have to wait months before you get one.
