Director of Luxury Events & Experiences

The Lana, Dubai - Dorchester Collection; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family benefits

World-class development opportunities

Complimentary stays with breakfast

Flight allowance

Housing allowance

Transportation allowance

Company bonus plan

Job summary

The Lana, Dubai - Dorchester Collection in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Director of Events to lead the events sales team, manage budgets, and oversee high-end group and event operations. You will coordinate with Revenue, F&B, Finance and Front Office to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring luxury hospitality experience in the Middle East, strong leadership, and a passion for developing talent within a premier hotel group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in hospitality or related field.
• Experience in luxury hospitality, preferably in the Middle East.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead events sales to meet hotel financial, business and marketing goals.
• Oversee the events sales department and its daily activities.
• Collaborate with Revenue, F&B, Finance and Front Office to develop the annual budget.
• Mentor and develop careers of events team members.
• Communicate strategic vision and objectives to the team.
• Provide monthly/annual reports to the Executive Committee.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for group and event operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all events and permits.
• Organise multiple events concurrently with high service standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Events management

Vendor coordination

Budgeting & forecasting

Sales collaboration

RFP management

Education

University diploma in Hospitality or related field

Tools

Opera

Power BI

Job description

The Lana, Dubai - Dorchester Collection in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Director of Events to lead the events sales team, manage budgets, and oversee high-end group and event operations. You will coordinate with Revenue, F&B, Finance and Front Office to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring luxury hospitality experience in the Middle East, strong leadership, and a passion for developing talent within a premier hotel group.