F&B Curation Specialist

LINKVIVA Websiite; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic events management company in Dubai seeks an F&B Curation Specialist to curate culinary experiences for major events. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in F&B curation or event management, a strong network of vendors, and knowledge of UAE food and safety regulations. Responsibilities include vendor negotiation, quality assurance, and ensuring compliance during events. Join the team to shape unforgettable moments and contribute to a vibrant food scene.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in F&B curation or event management.
• Strong network of F&B vendors in the UAE.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Curate culinary experiences that reflect event themes.
• Build and maintain relationships with food vendors.
• Negotiate deals and ensure strong commercial returns.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with health standards.
• Monitor food quality and customer service at events.
• Promote dietary diversity and inclusivity.
• Oversee vendor logistics during live events.
• Use data to refine future vendor selections.

Skills

F&B curation

Vendor negotiation

Relationship building

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Attention to detail

Job description

F&B Curation Specialist Dubai United Arab Emirates

FULLTIME CONTRACT IN THE OFFICE

CONTRACT FROM JULY 2025 TO JAN 2026

HelpShapetheTasteoftheMiddleEastsBestEvents

About Us

Why You Should Join Us

FastPaced&Exciting:Workacrosssomeofthebiggesteventsintheregion.

FoodCentric&Impactful:Yourworkwillhelpdefinewhatourguestseatdrinkandremember.

GrowthOpportunities:Bepartofagrowingcurationteamwithroomtolearngrowandlead.

About the Role

AsanF&BCurationSpecialist.

YoullworkcloselywiththeCurationTeamLeadandeventdeliveryteamstoensuresmoothoperationscomplianceandunforgettablemoments.

What Youll Do

• CurateCulinaryExperiencesDiscoverandonboardF&Bvendorsthatreflectthevibethemeandaudienceofeachevent.
• BuildaNetworkMaintainrelationshipswithtoptiervendorsacrossfoodtruckscafscateringcompaniesandmore.
• NegotiateSmartLockingreatdealsexclusivepartnershipsandensurestrongcommercialreturns.
• DriveComplianceManagecontractspermitsandensurevendorsmeetallhealthandsafetystandards.
• EnsureQualityMonitorfoodqualitypresentationandcustomerserviceacrossevents.
• PrioritiseGuestExperiencePromotevarietyandinclusivitywithdietaryoptions(veganhalalglutenfreeetc.).
• Plan&ExecuteOverseevendorlogisticsandserviceflowduringliveevents.
• Analyse&ImproveUsesalesdatafeedbackandposteventreportstorefinefuturevendorselections.

About You

YourepassionateaboutfoodpluggedintotheF&:

AnF&BEnthusiastWithstrongknowledgeoftheregionalfoodsceneandvendorecosystem.

AConnectorAbletobuildandmaintainlongtermrelationshipswithvendors.

AStrongNegotiatorSkilledinclosingdealsthatworkforeveryonevendorsclientsandus.

OperationallySharpComfortablewithcontractscomplianceandvendorcoordination.

QualityFocusedWithaneyefordetailandahighbarforguestsatisfaction.

What You Need to Apply

3yearsexperienceinF&Bcurationhospitalityoreventmanagement

StrongnetworkofF&Bvendorsandcontactsintheregion

FluentinEnglish(written&spoken)

KnowledgeofUAEhealth&safetyandfoodregulations

Bonus Points if You

Haveexperienceinfestivalspopupsorlargescalepublicevents

SpeakandwriteArabic

Haveworkedinvendormanagementcateringorhospitalitystrategy

ReadytofeedthefutureofeventsJoinLINKVIVAandbringyourflavourtothetable.

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority