• Prior hospitality experience (silver service)
• Recognised food safety certificate/ qualification
• Basic computer skills
• Holds a clean and valid Bahrain driving licence

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role. The salary for this role is at BHD 488.600 per month based on 35 hours per week (specific hours to be confirmed at a later time). The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these are subject to adjustment and may at times be fluid dependant on the needs at the Residence, which can include early mornings and late evenings.

Any hours worked over the contracted 35 per week can be claimed back as time off in lieu (TOIL). There may be requirement for some hours to be transferred from during week to weekends on occasion, and the jobholder will be expected to be flexible.

This role is for a full-time employment on a permanent contract basis. The successful candidate will be subject to a three-month probationary period. The appointment is subject to satisfactory local and UK security clearances.

If you are exempt from paying local social insurance in Bahrain, your salary will be abated by an amount equivalent to the social insurance that would otherwise be payable. Further information on this may be provided at interview if necessary.

No relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. On-site accommodation can be provided if required (a small 1-bedroom apartment being available to successful candidate). Otherwise, no accommodation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Further information on this may be provided at interview if necessary.

The package includes private medical insurance and learning and development (L&D) opportunities. Specific training and mentoring for the role will be provided, and your Line Manager will help you develop a personalised L&D plan and will share opportunities, resources, and guidance to ensure you continue your learning.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include in their online application form

1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);

2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and

3) specific examples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.

Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.

Applications must be submitted before 23:55 Bahrain local time on 12 July 2024.

Applications submitted after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption. 

The British Embassy Bahrain is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.