Assistant Manager, Special Events

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantis The Royal in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager Special Events to lead luxury event delivery, overseeing setups, service, and logistics across intimate celebrations to grand functions. You will collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure flawless execution and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a similar luxury hotel/restaurant role, strong communication, a proactive mindset, and solid business administration skills including MS Office, POS systems,

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel or restaurant.
• Outgoing, confident and articulate with strong communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office, POS systems and restaurant reservation platforms; strong P&L awareness and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional events and guest experiences across functions.
• Support day-to-day management of special events operations, setups, service and logistics.
• Lead, motivate and coordinate teams; ensure venues and equipment are prepared.
• Maintain high standards of service and guest satisfaction for intimate to large-scale events.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

P&L awareness

Work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Restaurant reservation platforms

Job description

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager Special Events at Atlantis the Royal you will play a key role in delivering exceptional events and memorable guest experiences Supporting the day-to-day management of special events operations you will oversee event setups service delivery and logistics ensuring every function is executed seamlessly and to the highest luxury hospitality standards Working closely with internal teams and event stakeholders you will lead and motivate colleagues coordinate operational requirements and ensure all venues equipment and service areas are prepared for successful event execution From intimate celebrations to large-scale events you will be responsible for maintaining outstanding levels of service operational excellence and guest satisfaction The ideal candidate brings 1 2 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel or restaurant, with pre opening experience considered an advantage. You are outgoing, confident, and articulate, with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Passionate about the food and beverage industry, you demonstrate energy, creativity, and a proactive can do mindset, while confidently engaging with peers and senior colleagues and empowering others to make informed decisions. You possess strong business administration skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, POS systems, and restaurant reservation platforms, along with sound P&L awareness, food and beverage cost control, inventory management experience, and a keen understanding of global market trends.