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Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist

A Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Oman with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist in the GCC region requires Excel, word, outlook, communication, leadership. A Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Sous Chef - Arabic SpecialistMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates9,500 AED16,500 AED25,500 AED35,500 AED
Saudi Arabia9,000 SAR16,000 SAR24,500 SAR34,000 SAR
Qatar10,000 QAR17,500 QAR26,500 QAR37,000 QAR
Kuwait800 KWD1,350 KWD2,100 KWD2,900 KWD
Oman850 OMR1,500 OMR2,350 OMR3,200 OMR
Bahrain850 BHD1,450 BHD2,200 BHD3,050 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Market signals
500
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+8%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Low
roles open now
Remote share
25%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)14,000
Scale-up (50–500)16,500
Enterprise (500+)21,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
20,000
02Cloud & SaaS
18,500
03E-commerce
16,500
04Government tech
15,500
05Telecom
14,000

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • Anantara Hotels & Resorts
  • Anantara

Active markets

  • oman
What a Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist does
  • 01

    At Anantara we always behave in the following way…

  • 02

    We have pride in the work we do, how we present ourselves, and how we communicate with our guests and our colleagues.

  • 03

    We use our initiative and always find the best way to solve a problem for a guest or a colleague.

  • 04

    We work as a team with colleagues across all departments to deliver the highest quality of service on all occasions.

  • 05

    We always think of new ways to surprise and delight our guests.

  • 06

    We treat guests and colleagues with dignity and respect. Everyone is important.

  • 07

    We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

  • 08

    We are proud to represent our hotel and our country to guests from all over the world.

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.

  • Which GCC country pays Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Sous Chef - Arabic Specialist salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.

  • Are these figures gross or net?

    All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.