Event & Catering Assistant

Fruitful Day; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitful Day in Dubai is seeking an Events & Catering Assistant to support setup, service, and light food preparation for client events across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You will join our F&B team under the Event & Catering Lead, gaining hands-on experience across the event lifecycle.

The role rewards a proactive, guest-focused approach, strong teamwork, and the ability to stay calm during busy events. English fluency is essential, and weekend/evening shifts are required as events demand.

Qualifications

• Experience in event support, catering, or hospitality within food and beverage settings.
• Comfortable with hands-on food prep, such as blending smoothies and juices.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and organized, able to stay calm during busy events.
• Flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and evenings.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Support event and catering operations including setup, food and beverage preparation, and guest service.
• Help with basic food preparation, such as blending smoothies and juices and assembling grab-and-go menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards throughout all event stages.
• Work alongside the Event & Catering Lead and other team members in an uplifting, collaborative environment.
• Communicate professionally with clients and teammates to help deliver a great event experience.
• Flag on-site issues promptly to the Event & Catering Lead so they can be resolved quickly.
• Help monitor inventory and event supplies.

Skills

Event support experience

Customer service

Communication

English fluency

Teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Job description

As an Event & Catering Assistant, you will help bring our clients' events to life by supporting setup, service, and small-scale food preparation to keep every event running smoothly. Based within our F&B team in Dubai, you'll work at events throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi under the guidance of the Event & Catering Lead, gaining hands-on experience across the full event lifecycle. Your positive attitude, attention to detail, and genuine care for guest happiness will make you a valuable part of our event operations team.

Responsibilities

• Support event and catering operations including setup, food and beverage preparation, and guest service.
• Help with basic food preparation, such as blending smoothies and juices and assembling grab-and-go menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards throughout all event stages.
• Work alongside the Event & Catering Lead and other team members in an uplifting, collaborative environment.
• Communicate professionally with clients and teammates to help deliver a great event experience.
• Flag on-site issues promptly to the Event & Catering Lead so they can be resolved quickly.
• Help monitor inventory and event supplies.

Must-have requirements

• Some experience in event support, catering, or hospitality within food and beverage settings (or a strong willingness to learn).
• Comfortable with hands-on food prep, such as blending smoothies and juices and assembling light menu items.
• Strong customer service orientation with a genuine desire to make people happy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and organized, able to stay calm during busy events.
• Flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and evenings as required for events.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Nice-to-have requirements

• Basic barista or mixology skills.
• Familiarity with food safety certifications (e.g., BFHT).
• Knowledge of local F&B trends or wellness-oriented menu items.