Assistant Manager, Conference & Events - Luxury Resort

Jumeirah; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Colleague discounts

Healthcare & life insurance

Paid annual leave

Tax-free salary in UAE

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Jumeirah Mina Al Salam in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Conference and Events to oversee planning and execution of high-profile gatherings. You will coordinate venues, schedules, clients, and suppliers to deliver memorable experiences.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, 8–10 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership, Microsoft Office proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure flawless events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or a related field with 8–10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong administrative and technical skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and creative thinking.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive with multi-priority management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating conferences and events, including logistics, scheduling, venues, and guest requirements.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and address inquiries or concerns.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers, obtaining quotations, supporting negotiations, and ensuring services are delivered as required.
• Support event setup, execution, and breakdown, providing guidance to event staff and resolving operational issues on-site.
• Assist with event budgets and expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and standards.
• Manage event administration and logistics, including documentation, calendars, transportation, accommodations, guest services, and post-event feedback.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving and project management

Detail-oriented and organized

Proactive mindset

Client/stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jumeirah Mina Al Salam in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Conference and Events to oversee planning and execution of high-profile gatherings. You will coordinate venues, schedules, clients, and suppliers to deliver memorable experiences.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, 8–10 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership, Microsoft Office proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure flawless events.