Life at Home Bakery

Introduction

A taste of life here

Our roots in a family kitchen taught us that close relationships are the secret ingredient to success. That’s why we welcome everyone who helps make our restaurants a home.

Our values

Our values guide how we work, support each other and show up every day.

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Heartfelt excellence

We put our hearts into everything we do: focusing on delivering excellence.

One team spirit

We maintain trust and respect within our teams, which will allow us to grow.

Memorable connections

We care about delivering joy to our customers, creating genuine and lasting connections with everyone.

Endurance and innovation

We face challenges with determination, embrace change, and help every team member grow.

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Diversity

One Home. Many stories.

At Home Bakery, everyone brings something different to the table. Across our kitchens, restaurants and support teams, people from different cultures and backgrounds share ideas, learn from one another and grow together. We’re building an inclusive workplace, where everybody feels at Home.

25+: nationalities

From Uganda to the Philippines, Nepal to Egypt, our team brings together a rich mix of cultures, experiences and perspectives.

5: continents

800+: team members

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Our benefits

Taking care is part of who we are.

That extends beyond our customers and into the way we support our people. That’s why we offer benefits that help our people feel welcome and valued in our community.

Time to reconnect

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Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave each year, plus an annual airfare allowance of AED 1,500 to help you travel home, recharge or explore somewhere new.

Wellbeing comes first

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From health insurance to paid sick leave and paid rest breaks during shifts, we support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Support for life’s moments

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From maternity and paternity leave to compassionate leave, we’re here to support our people through every stage of life.

Rewarding the extra care

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Operational employees receive overtime compensation or time in lieu, alongside additional pay when working during public holidays.

Supporting global talent

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We support international employees with visa and work permit processes, helping people settle in and feel at home from the moment they join us.

Flexibility when it matters

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With advance leave, unpaid leave and religious leave options, we aim to support our people through life beyond work.

Celebrating our people

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We recognise and celebrate our team’s dedication with Employee of the Month, Quarter and Year awards, alongside culinary and barista competitions.

Invested in your craft

From food safety and first aid certifications to soft skills and professional development training, we invest in helping our people build confidence and expertise.

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Training & development

Growing as one

We want our people to rise as we rise. So there’s opportunities to learn from day one. Whether that’s sharing our steps of service, having regular development conversations or taking on fresh responsibility, there’s always room for growth. Over time, you’ll get certifications in food safety, first aid, fire safety, and other professional certifications.

There’s also the opportunity to apply for cross-training across departments and locations, helping you gain experience beyond your day-to-day role and discover new strengths. We know it’s our people’s care and passion that allow us to innovate and grow, so we’re invested in helping every team member build confidence, develop new skills and explore different paths within the business.

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See what life looks like day to day

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At One Za'abeel, Chent is the first smile guests see and the last before they go. Energy sets the tone.

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Mischelle went from Cashier to Assistant Manager, backed by her team. Opportunity is inside our doors.

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For Maureen, hospitality is in the details. No two shifts are the same, but the support never changes.

Karen found more than a role at Home Bakery. She found people, opportunity, a place that feels like home.

Family travel allowance, team outings, raffles, training. Because when people feel valued, it shows.

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For Vinay, precision is everything. A kitchen where teamwork comes naturally and craft is shared pride.

Find your home away from home

We’re always looking for warm, passionate people to grow with us.

Join the team