Event & Catering Lead

Role Overview

As an Event & Catering Lead, you will play a key role in elevating our clients' experience at every touchpoint through thoughtfully-planned and flawlessly executed events. Based within our passionate F&B team in Dubai, you'll work at events throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi, ensuring the set-up, service, and small-scale food preparations consistently delight our guests. Your positive attitude, attention to detail, and sincere commitment to customer happiness will set you apart as the face of our event operations.

• Lead end-to-end event and catering operations including set-up, food and beverage preparation, and guest service.
• Support basic food preparation such as blending smoothies, juices, and assembly of grab-and-go menu items.
• Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and food safety throughout all event stages.
• Train and supervise event staff, ensuring an uplifting and collaborative working environment.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members to deliver tailored and memorable events.
• Troubleshoot on-site issues swiftly and professionally to ensure seamless event experiences.
• Monitor inventory, manage event supplies, and liaise with vendors as necessary.

• Previous experience in event operations, catering, or hospitality within food and beverage settings.
• Comfortable with hands-on food prep such as blending smoothies, juices, and assembling light menu items.
• Outstanding customer service orientation with a genuine desire to make people happy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, energetic, with the ability to stay organized under pressure.
• Flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and evenings as required for events.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

• Basic barista or mixology skills.
• Experience leading small teams in high-volume event environments.
• Familiarity with food safety certifications (e.g., BFHT).
• Knowledge of local F&B trends or wellness-oriented menu items.
• Ability to speak additional languages relevant to the region.

• Dynamic and supportive team culture focused on employee wellness.
• Opportunities for growth within the F&B and event operations sector.
• Access to meals and beverages during work hours.
• Employee discounts on products and catering services.
• Attractive compensation and incentives for outstanding performance.