Strategic MD - Catering & Facilities Leader

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned Managing Director / Chief Operating Officer to lead a Catering, Facilities Management and Events business. You will drive strategy, growth, and transformation across operations, finance, HR, procurement and administration in a dynamic, senior leadership role.

The ideal candidate will have proven P&L leadership, large contract oversight, and a track record of business turnaround and performance improvement within catering, facilities management

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience at Managing Director, COO, General Manager, Business Head or equivalent.
• Experience in Catering, Events, Contract Catering, Facilities Management, Integrated Facilities Management, Hospitality or related service industries.
• Proven experience managing a large and complex P&L.
• Experience in business turnaround, restructuring, transformation or performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of commercial operations, budgeting, profitability, cash-flow management and cost optimization.
• Experience leading large operational teams and multiple client contracts.
• Proven capability in business development, commercial negotiations, tendering and contract management.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound strategic thinking and decisive problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall business strategy, objectives and growth plans.
• Provide leadership across Catering Operations, Events, Facilities Management, Business Development, Finance, HR, Procurement and Administration.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth through new business development and contract acquisition.
• Take ownership of P&L performance, profitability, cash flow, budgets and cost management.
• Lead efficiency initiatives to improve margins and performance.
• Oversee transformations and restructuring initiatives where required.
• Manage large catering and facilities contracts, ensuring SLAs, KPIs and service standards.
• Strengthen relationships with clients, suppliers and partners.
• Lead tenders, pricing strategies and commercial negotiations.
• Review performance and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure high standards of service quality, food safety, HSE and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and develop senior management teams to foster accountability.
• Establish policies and performance standards for consistent service delivery.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Business Transformation

P&L Management

Commercial Management

Business Development

Operational Excellence

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Cost Optimization

Team Leadership

Tendering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Facility Management, Operations Management

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification (advantage)

Job description

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned Managing Director / Chief Operating Officer to lead a Catering, Facilities Management and Events business. You will drive strategy, growth, and transformation across operations, finance, HR, procurement and administration in a dynamic, senior leadership role.

The ideal candidate will have proven P&L leadership, large contract oversight, and a track record of business turnaround and performance improvement within catering, facilities management