Operations & Logistics Manager (Catering & Events)

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• Relevant training or certifications in hospitality, catering operations, food safety or HSE would be an advantage but are not mandatory.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in catering, hospitality or event operations, including at least 3 years in an operational management or supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience managing large-scale catering events, corporate functions, VIP events, festivals and outdoor catering operations.
• Strong practical experience in event logistics, equipment rentals, supplier management and casual manpower coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in event costing, budgeting, operational planning and cost control.
• Previous UAE catering and events experience strongly preferred.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, particularly event costing, budgeting and operational reporting.
• Ability to independently manage the full event cycle, from costing and planning through to execution, breakdown and financial reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of manpower planning, logistics, procurement, inventory and equipment management.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and HSE requirements.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially aware, with a focus on profitability, efficiency and cost control.
• Highly hands-on, resourceful and capable of working independently under pressure.
• Flexible to work extended hours, weekends and public holidays according to operational requirements.

Important: Practical experience, operational competence and a proven ability to independently deliver large-scale catering events are more important than formal academic qualifications for this position.