Catering & Events Coordinator

Kimpton; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Room discounts

Training and development

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Saudi Arabia seeks a proactive Catering & Events Coordinator to drive flawless catering and event experiences from inquiry to execution. You will partner with clients and internal teams, ensuring precise details, strong service, and on-site support as needed.

The role emphasizes excellent communication, organization, and multitasking, with a focus on delivering memorable guest experiences and upselling where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Experience coordinating events or catering is preferred.
• Ability to liaise with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering events and banquet functions.
• Liaise with clients to confirm event requirements and timelines.
• Prepare event orders and communicate details to operational teams.
• Coordinate with Sales, Banquets, Kitchen, and other departments to ensure smooth event execution.
• Monitor event setup and provide on-site support when required.
• Maintain accurate event records and documentation.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and timely resolution of client requests.
• Support revenue opportunities through effective coordination and upselling where appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and organized Catering & Events Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will coordinate catering functions and events from initial inquiry through successful execution, working closely with clients and internal departments to deliver outstanding service.

The role involves managing event details, preparing event documentation, coordinating with kitchen, banquet, sales, and operations teams, and ensuring all guest requirements are met. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate catering events and banquet functions.
• Liaise with clients to confirm event requirements and timelines.
• Prepare event orders and communicate details to operational teams.
• Coordinate with Sales, Banquets, Kitchen, and other departments to ensure smooth event execution.
• Monitor event setup and provide on-site support when required.
• Maintain accurate event records and documentation.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and timely resolution of client requests.
• Support revenue opportunities through effective coordination and upselling where appropriate.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well - both inside and outside of work - and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.