Senior Event Operations & Logistics Manager

TGP International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

TGP International in Dubai seeks an experienced Events Operations Manager to own end-to-end catering events from costing to on-site execution. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver large-scale corporate functions, ensuring profitability and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, logistics, staffing, equipment management, and post-event reporting, with a focus on HACCP compliance, safety, and cost control. UAE experience preferred; willingness to work extended hours is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• Relevant training or certifications in hospitality, catering operations, food safety or HSE would be an advantage but are not mandatory.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Costing & proposals for enquiries and RFPs, including manning, logistics, and F&B.
• On-site event execution: setup, service, breakdown and derig.
• Plan staffing, station layouts, and equipment per section.
• Coordinate logistics: trucks, deliveries, storage runs, and budget adherence.
• Beverage procurement, stock management and post-event reconciliation.
• Build weekly ops rota and reconcile agency invoices.
• Manage equipment storage and rental orders; record breakages.
• Create Tevalis revenue records and reconcile after events.
• Generate EOD, post-event and monthly P&L reports; finance calendar.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Logistics planning

Staffing coordination

HACCP knowledge

Leadership

Excel skills

On-site operations

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality certification

Tools

Tevalis POS

Excel

Job description

TGP International in Dubai seeks an experienced Events Operations Manager to own end-to-end catering events from costing to on-site execution. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver large-scale corporate functions, ensuring profitability and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, logistics, staffing, equipment management, and post-event reporting, with a focus on HACCP compliance, safety, and cost control. UAE experience preferred; willingness to work extended hours is required.