Do you support women working in restaurants in Saudi Arabia ?
We explored the possibility of work for women in the food industry, as cook, supervisor or waitress. After the success of the experience of shops feminization restaurants seemed adapted to the nature of women's work. Especially as the rate of unemployment is high among women, the country requires employment opportunities for women consistent with regulations, customs and traditions, as well as meeting the needs of the employment market.
Women working in restaurants is welcomed as long as the proper attire is worned, noting that it is better than having a newcomer. Given the country’s traditions, presentation, outstanding service and full knowledge of the tastes of the Saudi royal family are primordial when applying for such positions. With all those privileges the question remains: does the people support such a move?
Abdulrahman Mohammed said 'I am with women working in restaurants in dedicated women's sections or at least set by the Department of Family; provided that the section is isolated from men. The work of women in restaurants can be very helpful in raising the diversity in the work, as well as reduce dependence on labor inflows. The food industry is no stranger to women, for example, working at festivals and various events to sell foods on both sexes is common, and this is evidence of the success and ability women have to complete the work as required.’
Abdul Aziz Khalid explained that 'women's work in this area is not strange at all, as long as they know how to make the food according to the traditions. The traditional methods have to be followed to ensure adherence to safety and care and offer what suits the people best. Companies that supports women’s work in restaurant asserted they can take on the responsibility. It has been proved in forums, domestic and international, noting women’s work in this area increases support of the local markets. Ministry of Labour and Human Resources has made efforts through the Development Fund to rehabilitate training courses, pointing out that work for women in restaurants is great. However, it is important to have women work away from men.’
Arwa Ibrahim confirmed that 'the UK has a large number of skilled chefs, and this is due to the fact that Saudi society is very cultured and female graduate from their family home, cooks with Honors, which leaves no room for doubt as to its success. I am happy I joined one of these jobs that are specialized in making and selling food.’
Saudi women have proven worthy in the field of food processing. The consensus would have them work in restaurants, and this is reflected in comments on Saoudi Arabian social networking sites.
Nora Ahmed indicated that 'most restaurants are reserved for men; there are areas that should allow women first before thinking about having women work them.’
Majid Senses added that 'women’s work in the food industry is neither good nor bad standing. Some women have a God-given ability in food making, especially as education in cooking is very significant in the development of their capabilities in the traditions of Saudi Arabia. It depends heavily on the environment for women in restaurants women, especially where friction with the opposite sex is a possibility, even if indirect, the controls and the necessities of society have to be acknowledge. Social requirements for the best career opportunities for women has to be taken into account, stressing that the study of the decision in all its aspects will contribute significantly to the treatment of female unemployment.’
D. Ghazi Binzagr - a member of the Shura Council - said 'restaurants suitable for the nature of Saudi women are family restaurants. Every effort lies in the provision of employment opportunities for women, which will reduce the level of unemployment. Yet, there is a possibility of finding two types of reactions among the local community between supporters and opponents, and this is due to the ratio of the numerous options in women’s employment. Some argue there are many opportunities for women to get suitable jobs, stressing that it certainly will help women to find new alternatives and allow for a significant number of them to choose between different opportunities, which fits with the social differences in the Kingdom.’
Abdulrahman safety - specializes in development of human resources - argues that 'women's work in the field of selling foods could be an economic gain in the Kingdom, but there must be an accent on safety, in addition to the study of opportunities and risks it creates ; as well as at the pros and cons it creates compared to other opportunities, explaining that women working in family restaurants may violate the behavior of the local community.’