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

As per the Ministry of Labour, the minimum wage for Omani nationals in private sector jobs including restaurant waiters is OMR 440 per month as of 2026. This applies to full-time roles and excludes overtime pay, which is OMR 12 per hour after 8 hours daily. Employers must also provide end-of-service gratuity at OMR 15 per year of service.

Expatriates need a job offer from an Omanized restaurant sponsor approved by the Ministry of Labour to apply for a work visa. The process requires a labour clearance, medical fitness certificate, and passport valid for 6 months, with visas issued for 2 years renewable. Visa fees are OMR 20 application plus OMR 10 per month of employment duration.

No formal education is required for Omani nationals applying as restaurant servers, but 1 year of hospitality experience is preferred under Omanization quotas mandating 25% Omani staff in restaurants. Expatriates must have at least 2 years verifiable experience in similar roles to qualify for work permits. Age eligibility starts at 21 years for all applicants.

Applicants must submit a Civil ID, educational certificates attested by the Ministry of Education, experience letters, and a health fitness report to the Ministry of Labour's Manpower Register portal. Omani job seekers register online for free, while expatriates need sponsor-submitted contracts specifying OMR 350 minimum salary. Processing takes 5-7 working days for approval.