Event Manager

Roasters Specialty Coffee House; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand experience events

Job summary

Roasters Specialty Coffee House in Dubai seeks an experienced Event Manager to lead on-site events that celebrate specialty coffee and the brand experience. This full-time role covers planning, vendor coordination, budgeting, scheduling and logistics, with close collaboration across operations, marketing, and the barista team.

The role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, and flexibility for evenings and weekends to match event schedules. Dubai-based position.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple events and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams, partners, and guests.
• Ability to lead on-site event teams, manage staff scheduling, and maintain high service standards.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering high-quality experiences and resolving issues effectively.
• Familiarity with hospitality or F&B environments; interest in specialty coffee is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in basic office and event management software; experience with event promotion and social media is a plus.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events that showcase Roasters’ specialty coffee and brand experience.
• Oversee end-to-end event lifecycle including concept development, vendor coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and on-the-ground logistics.
• Work closely with operations, marketing, and barista teams to ensure events align with brand standards and guest experiences.
• Manage event calendars, negotiate with suppliers, supervise setup and breakdown, monitor performance, and implement improvements.
• Support community engagement initiatives, develop promotional activities around events, and ensure compliance with local regulations and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Event planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Team leadership

Customer focus

Hospitality experience

Software familiarity

Diploma in Event Mgmt or related

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Diploma or degree in Event Management

Tools

Office software

Event management software

Social media promotion

Job description

Role Description

The Event Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events that showcase Roasters’ specialty coffee and brand experience. This role oversees the end-to-end event lifecycle, including concept development, vendor and partner coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and on-the-ground logistics. The Event Manager works closely with operations, marketing, and the barista team to ensure events align with brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiences. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing event calendars, negotiating with suppliers, supervising setup and breakdown, monitoring event performance, and implementing improvements based on feedback. The role also involves supporting community engagement initiatives, developing promotional activities around events, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple events and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams, partners, and guests.
• Ability to lead on-site event teams, manage staff scheduling, and maintain high service standards.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering high-quality experiences and resolving issues effectively.
• Familiarity with hospitality or F&B environments; interest in specialty coffee is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in basic office and event management software; experience with event promotion and social media is a plus.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule.