ABOUT THE ROLE
Legends Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.
At Legends Global, we love events, it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us.
This role involves
- Ensure F&B operations are running in a smooth and efficient manner and resulting in profitable execution of events.
- Perform opening and closing procedures for food concessions.
- Oversee and delegate responsibilities of food service operations such as inventory, customer service, food preparation, and food safety and sanitation procedures.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Supervise and schedule an F&B team of 20 to 35 members while ensuring shift coverage and operational efficiency during rushes.
- Oversee food preparation, bar stocks, concession operations, and service quality according to standardized recipes and guidelines.
- Maintain rigorous standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and equipment maintenance across all areas.
- Monitor inventory levels, place orders for supplies, conduct periodic stock counts, and liaise with management on results.
- Handle customer inquiries regarding menu items and allergies while resolving complaints to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Process payments using the point of sale system and assist with cash register operations as needed.
- Delegate cleaning, receiving, storage, and food issuance responsibilities to team members.
- Support management with opening, closing, and administrative tasks across multiple arena locations.
As part of our commitment to national talent development, this position is open to UAE National applicants, and we strongly encourage qualified professionals to apply.
This role is on a freelancer agreement, and it requires the candidate to have their own visa / sponsorship. A detailed job description can be found below.
ABOUT YOU
Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.
You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.
You should have:
Qualifications
- Degree or certification in Hospitality/ Management or other related field
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role
- Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Arabic is a plus.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- IT literate including the full Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work with multicultural team
- Listening skills
- Creative thinking
- Influential communicator
Personal Qualities
- Friendly and amicable personality.
- Excellent listening and communication skills at all levels.
- Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent personal presentation and grooming.
- Willingness to work as a team member and accept direction.
- Can do attitude without compromise of safety.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.