UAE jobs: Hiring up by 120% in F&B industry; most popular vacancies revealed

UAE jobs: Hiring up by 120% in F&B industry; most popular vacancies revealed

More culinary universities and colleges have been established in the country in response to the surge in demand

Published: Sat 19 Feb 2022, 8:24 AM

Recruitments in the UAE's food and beverages (F&B) industry are witnessing a spike of 120 per cent, thanks to Expo 2020 Dubai and eased Covid restriction.

Market experts said F&B players need to respond quickly to global changes and challenges posed to the food and beverages market. They also indicate that the F&B industry is currently creating the most jobs, as many believe there is a greater demand than supply.

Aws Ismail, director at Marc Ellis, said: “Compared to the first quarter of 2021, we have witnessed a spike of circa 120 per cent in jobs within the F&B sector. Many employers reduced their team sizes due to restrictions catering for lesser people at one time. With the restrictions being lifted, the request for F&B skillsets has soared.

"Manufacturers, restaurants, distributors, and all others are battling for the best talent to join them. The impact of the Dubai Expo and the increase in visitors to the country automatically fuelled the F&B industry and, therefore, propelled the need in F&B skillsets.”

As a trend within F&B, head hunters have identified that the