Lighting Operator

Fundamental Hospitality; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Dubai seeks a skilled Lighting Operator for Adaline, responsible for programming and operating lighting systems during live events. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in live music or performance settings, a creative eye for ambiance, and the ability to collaborate with various team members. Competitive salary and an opportunity to grow within the hospitality sector are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Work Visa & Medical Insurance

30 days paid annual leave

Employee discounts across venues

Joining flight ticket for international applicants

Growth opportunities within the group

2 days off weekly

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a lighting operator/technician in live music or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of lighting fixtures and stage production fundamentals.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program the lighting console during live performances.
• Create dynamic lighting scenes that enhance the atmosphere.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lighting equipment for safety.

Skills

Lighting console operation

Technical troubleshooting

Collaboration and communication

Tools

MA console

Chamsys

Avolites

Job description

Fundamental Hospitality is looking to hire an experienced Lighting Operator to join our team at Adaline in Dubai. Adaline Dubai is seeking a skilled and creative Lighting Operator to join our team. As one of Dubai’s most distinctive dining and live entertainment destinations, Adaline blends fine dining with soul, jazz, and R&B-inspired live performances alongside curated DJ sets. The Lighting Operator will be responsible for designing, programming, and operating lighting systems to elevate the guest experience, enhancing both dining ambiance and live entertainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and program the lighting console during live music performances, DJ sets, and special events.
• Create dynamic lighting scenes and effects that enhance the mood, atmosphere, and energy of the evening.
• Maintain a refined lighting scheme for dining service and transition smoothly into late-night show settings.
• Conduct daily checks and ensure all lighting equipment is fully operational and safe.
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly to minimize disruption.
• Collaborate with the Music & Entertainment Director, DJs, and live performers on creative direction.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and manage equipment with care.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a lighting operator/technician in live music venues, hospitality, or performance settings.
• Strong knowledge of lighting consoles (e.g., MA, Chamsys, Avolites, or similar).
• Understanding of DMX, lighting fixtures, and stage production fundamentals.
• Creative eye for atmosphere, color, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, adaptability, and team collaboration.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of Adaline Dubai’s visionary concept, blending gastronomy and live entertainment
• A creative and collaborative work environment
• Competitive Salary
• Work Visa & Medical Insurance
• 30 days paid annual leave
• Employee discounts across our venues
• Joining flight ticket (for international applicants) plus return tickets to home country (annually or biennially, depending on position)
• Growth opportunities within an expanding international hospitality group
• 2 days off weekly

Who are we?

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE born company that unifies the regions leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world. Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale. The collection of brands within the portfolio include globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE. Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group’s concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA. Dubai will further see the launch of new home grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry.

Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com