Marhaba partners with ultra-luxury hotels and restaurants across the Middle East to source management and line staff from Latin America, South Africa and Europe — with the discretion, speed and follow-through our clients expect.
Our team has worked inside Burj Al Arab, One&Only and St. Regis — we know your bar.
9,000+ vetted candidates across Latin America, South Africa & Europe.
If a placement doesn't work out, we source a replacement at no additional cost.
From requirements to onboarding in a 10-step process built for luxury operators.
Discretion, speed and follow-through — measured in placements, brands and retention.
Successful placements to date
Ultra-luxury brand mandates in 2024
Month replacement policy
Average days to shortlist
Candidates we've placed with Andaz, Kempinski, Emirates Flight Catering, Abu Dhabi Golf Club and more.
Welcome to Qatar"After months of dedication and effort, I finally arrived at my new home in Doha to join the Andaz team as a Hostess. I had dreamed of building my career in Middle East luxury hospitality — today that dream is real. Flights, visa and accommodation included.
Belén
Hostess, Andaz Doha
Latin America
→ Doha, Qatar
From Kuwait to Dubai"I began in ultra-luxury hospitality in Kuwait, facing challenges that would test anyone. Today I'm part of the Kempinski team in Dubai — my first experience with a European luxury brand — and starting my journey as an aspiring sommelier.
Andrés Navarro
Kempinski — Aspiring Sommelier
Latin America
→ Kuwait → Dubai
From Latin America to Abu Dhabi"From day one I knew I was in good hands. I joined an incredible restaurant team — colleagues from all over the world who became real friends. Being present at the golf tours, living the energy of the tournaments up close… experiences very few get to witness.
Etienne Jerez
F&B, Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Latin America
→ Abu Dhabi
Welcome to Qatar"After months of dedication and effort, I finally arrived at my new home in Doha to join the Andaz team as a Hostess. I had dreamed of building my career in Middle East luxury hospitality — today that dream is real. Flights, visa and accommodation included.
Belén
Hostess, Andaz Doha
Latin America
→ Doha, Qatar
From Kuwait to Dubai"I began in ultra-luxury hospitality in Kuwait, facing challenges that would test anyone. Today I'm part of the Kempinski team in Dubai — my first experience with a European luxury brand — and starting my journey as an aspiring sommelier.
Andrés Navarro
Kempinski — Aspiring Sommelier
Latin America
→ Kuwait → Dubai
From Latin America to Abu Dhabi"From day one I knew I was in good hands. I joined an incredible restaurant team — colleagues from all over the world who became real friends. Being present at the golf tours, living the energy of the tournaments up close… experiences very few get to witness.
Etienne Jerez
F&B, Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Latin America
→ Abu Dhabi
Every mandate follows the same disciplined arc — from your first requirements call through post-placement follow-up. No cutting corners.
Requirements overview
Contract signing
Job description & criteria development
Sourcing candidates
Screening & shortlisting
Candidate presentation
Hotel interviews
Selection & offer
Onboarding support
Post-placement follow-up
A representative catalog of the positions we place most often — custom searches are always welcome.
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