Waiter - Waitress

As per the Ministry of Labour, the minimum wage for Omani nationals in restaurant roles is 325 OMR per month as of 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Non-Omani workers have no statutory minimum but contracts must specify at least 250 OMR monthly.

As per the Ministry of Labour, expats need a valid employment contract and employer-sponsored visa under the 2026 e-Visa system, with processing taking 5-10 working days and a fee of 20 OMR. The permit is tied to the specific restaurant employer and valid for up to 2 years.

As per the Ministry of Labour, restaurant positions require a minimum secondary school certificate plus 1 year of relevant experience for roles like waiter or cook, with no degree mandatory for entry-level posts as of 2026. Food safety training certification must be completed within 30 days of hiring.

As per the Ministry of Labour, applicants must submit a passport valid for 6 months, attested educational certificates, a medical fitness report from an approved center, and a police clearance certificate dated within 3 months as of 2026. All documents require Arabic translation if not in English.