Catering Manager

The Chain; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chain in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Catering Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute catering operations for events, ensuring high-quality food presentation, timely delivery, and smooth service. You will lead kitchen, service, and logistics teams, design menus, manage client inquiries and proposals, supervise setup and breakdown, and uphold health and safety standards.

With 10+ years in hospitality or catering, you will bring strong budgeting, cost-control, client-management, and

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of catering or hospitality experience with managerial responsibility.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, or similar established hospitality markets.
• Degree or professional qualification in Hospitality/Catering Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily catering operations and event execution.
• Manage client requirements, service delivery, logistics, staffing, and production coordination.
• Lead catering, service, and operational teams.
• Prepare operational plans, budgets, quotations, and cost estimates.
• Monitor food cost, labor cost, inventory, wastage, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality, and contractual standards.
• Build strong client relationships and respond effectively to operational concerns.
• Coordinate with culinary, procurement, finance, HR, logistics, and business-development teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Client management

Operations management

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Role Description

The Catering Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing catering operations for events, including menu design, food preparation oversight, and service logistics. The Catering Manager collaborates with restaurant leadership, kitchen teams, and service staff to ensure high-quality food presentation, timely delivery, and smooth event execution. Day-to-day tasks include managing client inquiries and bookings, developing event proposals, supervising set-up and breakdown, monitoring food and beverage standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role also involves managing catering budgets, tracking inventory, training team members, and maintaining strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily catering operations and event execution.
• Manage client requirements, service delivery, logistics, staffing, and production coordination.
• Lead catering, service, and operational teams.
• Prepare operational plans, budgets, quotations, and cost estimates.
• Monitor food cost, labor cost, inventory, wastage, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality, and contractual standards.
• Build strong client relationships and respond effectively to operational concerns.
• Coordinate with culinary, procurement, finance, HR, logistics, and business-development teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant catering or hospitality experience, including managerial responsibility.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates Qatar, or another established hospitality market.
• Degree or professional qualification in Hospitality Management, Catering Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with reputable catering companies, luxury hotels, hospitality groups, or large-scale food-service operations.
• Proven experience managing high-volume operations, events, contracts, or multiple service locations.
• Strong commercial understanding, budgeting ability, and cost-control experience.
• Excellent client-management, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Stable career history with clear progression and measurable achievements.