Catering Sales Manager

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UAE work visa

Live-out housing allowance

Medical and life insurance

Annual leave & end-of-service benefits

Fitness, recreational & social活動

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a dynamic catering and events sales professional to drive group sales opportunities, build tailored client proposals, and conduct site inspections that showcase our resort’s luxury experience.

You will manage all aspects of group and event bookings, coordinate with operations, and contribute to sales and BEO meetings to maximize revenue while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Catering, Conference Services, Events, Sales, or luxury hospitality.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Confidence in client presentations, site inspections, and event planning.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify upselling opportunities.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Drive catering and group sales opportunities to achieve revenue and production goals.
• Build tailored proposals by understanding each client’s unique needs and expectations.
• Conduct engaging site inspections that showcase the resort and maximize business conversion.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of group and event bookings from confirmation through execution.
• Liaise closely with operational departments to ensure seamless event delivery and client satisfaction.
• Maximize revenue through strategic upselling and accurate event planning documentation.
• Attend and contribute to sales, operations, and BEO meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and event influencers.
• Supervise event execution, ensuring the highest service standards and guest experience.

Skills

Catering & events sales

Negotiation & relationship-building

Multitasking in fast-paced env.

Bilingual English & Arabic

Job description

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra- competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once- in-a- lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth. Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms – including 49 suites – subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. Has a Sub- tropical, arid climate.

What You Will Do:

• Drive catering and group sales opportunities to achieve revenue and production goals.
• Build tailored proposals by understanding each client’s unique needs and expectations.
• Conduct engaging site inspections that showcase the resort and maximize business conversion.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of group and event bookings from confirmation through execution.
• Liaise closely with operational departments to ensure seamless event delivery and client satisfaction.
• Maximize revenue through strategic upselling and accurate event planning documentation.
• Attend and contribute to sales, operations, and BEO meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and event influencers.
• Supervise event execution, ensuring the highest service standards and guest experience.

What You Bring:

• Previous experience in Catering, Conference Services, Events, Sales, or luxury hospitality.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Confidence in client presentations, site inspections, and event planning.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify upselling opportunities.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

What we offer:

• Company-sponsored UAE employment visa and work permit.
• Competitive tax-free salary and service charge.
• Monthly housing support through a live-out allowance.
• Medical and life insurance coverage.
• Annual leave, home leave ticket, and end-of-service benefits.
• Access to fitness, recreational, and social activities.
• Learning, development, and global career growth opportunities.

Schedule & Hours:

• 5 days per week over 48 working hours