Hospitality jobs in the Middle East continue to be in high demand, particularly with the region’s booming tourism and luxury services industries. The top positions within this field include roles such as food and beverage staff (waiters, bartenders), hotel management professionals, chefs, housekeeping staff, guest experience specialists, and more. Many positions also require specialized skills, particularly in customer service, multilingual communication, and luxury hospitality standards.
Recruiting companies actively seeking candidates in the hospitality industry include renowned agencies such as RTC1 Recruitment Services, Michael Page, and GulfTalent, which specialize in connecting top talent with leading hospitality brands​
In terms of required skills, employers often look for expertise in customer service, event management, food and beverage knowledge, culinary arts, and guest relations. Language proficiency (especially in English and Arabic) is highly valued, and certifications in food hygiene or hospitality management can provide an edge.
Some of the top hospitality employers in the Middle East include well-known luxury hotel chains like:
- Jumeirah Group (UAE)
- Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts (Abu Dhabi)
- Accor Hotels (Multiple locations)
- Kempinski Hotels (Dubai)
- Marriott International (Across the region)
- Hilton Worldwide (Across the region)
- Four Seasons Hotels (UAE, Saudi Arabia)
- The Ritz-Carlton (Doha, Dubai)
- Movenpick Hotels & Resorts (UAE, Egypt)
- InterContinental Hotels Group (UAE, Qatar)
- Rotana Hotels (UAE, GCC)
- Atlantis The Palm (Dubai)
- Hyatt Hotels (Multiple locations)
- Radisson Hotel Group (UAE, Qatar)
- Aloft Hotels (UAE)
- Marina Hotel Group (Kuwait)
- Rosewood Hotels (Abu Dhabi)
- Anantara Hotels (Oman)
- Al Habtoor Group (Dubai)
- Accor’s Sofitel (Dubai, Qatar)
These organizations consistently offer opportunities for both entry-level and experienced professionals to join their teams in various roles​
With ongoing major developments in the Middle East hospitality sector, particularly in luxury tourism and mega-events, the demand for skilled hospitality professionals is expected to keep growing.