Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Labour has decided to allow Saudi women to work as hotel chefs.
The decision was made because Saudi women have become very good at preparing food and some have started their own business of food production and delivery. They have also started posting their creations on Facebook and Instagram.
However, Saudi women would still be banned from working in these positions at furnished apartments. According to a report in a local publication, this is because they are often exploited to work as receptionists or in other similar jobs
One hotel owner said many hotels, especially five-star facilities, target foreign tourists. “Seventy five percent of visitors at these hotels are foreigners. Therefore, hotels prefer to hire foreign chefs for their experience in preparing international cuisine including local food. However, hotels in the Kingdom that prefer local food can benefit from the services of Saudi women,” he said.
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