The British Embassy Bahrain has a vacancy for Residence Chef, job grade Administrative Assistant (AA).
Join one of the most important private households in Bahrain as a Residence Chef. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated chef to help deliver exceptional cuisine in a refined, high-standard environment. From casual family meals to fine dining parties, you’ll create fresh, innovative options while being culturally sensitive and staying ahead of food trends.
Duties and responsibilities:
Menu Planning & Coordination
Food Preparation & Presentation
Kitchen Management
Event & Residence Support
Professionalism & Flexibility
Wider Embassy contribution:
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, carrying out additional duties according to business need.
Key behaviours required:
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role. The salary for this role is at BHD 801.150 per month based on 35 hours per week.
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.
Accommodation is available on site, if required. No relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
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.
This role is for a full-time employment on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will be subject to a three-month probationary period. The appointment is subject to satisfactory local and UK security clearances.
Normal working hours at the Embassy are from Sunday to Thursday. 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 and during events / VIP dinners.
The Embassy operates a flexible working policy, which allows staff to work more flexibly as long as the core hours are worked subject to line manager agreement. This will be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include in their online application form the following:
1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
3) Examples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Please refrain from the use of AI based tools when completing your application, this is to ensure a fair competition for all candidates and helps maintain the integrity process. If the use of AI is identified, your application may be rejected.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted before 23:55 Bahrain local time on 30 June 2025.
Applications submitted after the stated deadline will not be considered.
The Embassy can provide visa sponsorship to the successful candidate (if needed).
Process:
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 candidates 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 FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. 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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.