Here’s a clear breakdown of restaurant staff roles and salaries in UAE (Dubai/Sharjah) based on current 2025–2026 data 👇
🍽️ Restaurant Staff Structure (with Salaries)
🧹 1. Entry-Level / Support Staff
Roles:
- Cleaner / Housekeeping
- Kitchen Helper
- Steward / Dishwasher
- Runner
Salary:
- AED 900 – 1,800/month
- Some small restaurants pay as low as AED 800
👨🍳 2. Kitchen Staff
Roles:
- Commis Chef (Junior Chef)
- Line Cook
- Demi Chef
- Chef de Partie
- Head Chef / Executive Chef
Salary:
- Commis Chef: AED 1,500 – 3,000
- Line Cook: AED 2,000 – 3,500
- Chef de Partie: AED 3,000 – 6,000
- Head Chef: AED 6,000 – 15,000+
🧑💼 3. Service Staff (Front of House)
Roles:
- Waiter / Waitress
- Hostess / Receptionist
- Cashier
- Barista
Salary:
- Waiter: AED 1,800 – 3,500
- Hostess: AED 2,500 – 4,500
- Cashier: AED 2,000 – 3,500
- Barista: AED 2,000 – 4,000
👉 High-end restaurants can pay more (tips + service charge).
🧑💼 4. Supervisory Roles
Roles:
- Team Leader
- Shift Supervisor
- Floor Supervisor
Salary:
- AED 3,500 – 6,500/month
🧑💼 5. Management Roles
Roles:
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Operations Manager
Salary:
- Assistant Manager: AED 5,000 – 8,000
- Restaurant Manager: AED 7,000 – 15,000
- Operations Manager: AED 10,000 – 25,000+
📊 Average Salary Overview (UAE)
- Average restaurant staff salary ≈ AED 2,800 – 3,100/month (Indeed)
- Typical range: AED 2,000 – 4,500/month (Naukrigulf)
💡 Important Notes
- Many jobs include free accommodation + food + transport
- Tips & service charge can increase income significantly
- Salaries depend on:
- Experience
- Restaurant type (fast food vs fine dining)
- Location (Dubai pays slightly higher)
🔥 Quick Summary
- Low-level staff: AED 1200 – 2,000
- Mid-level (waiters, cooks): AED 2,000 – 4,000
- Supervisors: AED 3,500 – 6,500
- Managers: AED 7,000 – 10,000+
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