Urgently Required – Restaurant Staff in Riffa

As per LMRA guidelines effective January 2026, the minimum salary for sponsoring a non-Bahraini waiter (profession code 5132) is BHD 275 per month. Employers must enroll in the Wage Protection System to remit salaries directly to workers' banks. Overtime pay is 125% of the hourly rate, calculated as BHD 1.72 per hour.

Foreign chefs require a work permit sponsored by a registered Bahrain employer, processed via LMRA e-services, valid for 2 years at BHD 400 issuance fee to employer. Applicants must pass medical screening and provide attested contract. Processing completes in 5 working days from submission.

LMRA mandates at least 2 years of verifiable cooking experience for work permit approval for non-Bahraini cooks as of 2026. No minimum education required, but a vocational training certificate from an accredited institute strengthens applications. Bahrainis receive hiring priority under localization rules.

Required documents include passport copy valid 6 months, 4 passport photos, MLSD-attested employment contract, police clearance certificate, and medical fitness report. Employer submits via LMRA portal with BHD 200 application fee. Approval grants 30-day entry visa.