Catering Manager - Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay, Saudi Arabia

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain is seeking a Catering Sales Manager in Saudi Arabia to support pre-opening tasks and drive catering sales. Key responsibilities include managing client inquiries, planning events, and collaborating with operational teams. Candidates should have a strong background in luxury hospitality, excellent sales skills, and be fluent in Arabic and English. This full-time role offers a competitive salary in a tax-free environment along with housing and vacation benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary in a tax-free environment

Housing and transportation

30 days of vacation plus public holidays

Paid home leave tickets

Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning

Medical and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering sales or event planning within luxury hospitality.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-opening tasks including catering sales strategies and event preparations.
• Drive catering sales by managing inquiries and securing bookings.
• Plan and coordinate details for various events, ensuring Four Seasons’ service standards.
• Collaborate with teams for flawless event execution.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service skills

Event planning

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

AMAALA is situated along Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast and is home to some of the most diverse natural environments. Marking a new chapter for comprehensive wellness tourism, Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay will feature 220 keys comprising of rooms and suites, as well as villas with their own private pools, and 26 branded residential villas, all thoughtfully designed to offer breathtaking bay and sea views. The resort will include a luxury spa nestled within its garden of tranquility and inspiration featuring a sculptured waterfall. The Organic Spa Garden will be a focal point and treatment experience set to stimulate the senses, offering extensive therapeutic remedies including halotherapy, cryotherapy, and advanced skin therapies. For fitness enthusiasts, the property will offer a bespoke collaboration with fitness trainer Harley Pasternak to seamlessly merge high-performance training with the limitless potential of Triple Bay’s 300 hectares (741 acres) of untouched hills, wadis, and beaches. The pristine terrain includes trails perfect for canyoning and exploring the rugged cliffs and valleys. Guests and residents can also take part in an array of guided hikes, mountain biking, and equestrian bridle trails, or work on their game at the spectacular 27-hole oceanfront golf course.

What You Will Do

• Support pre-opening tasks including creating catering sales strategies, developing collateral and pricing, and preparing event spaces for operational readiness.
• Drive catering sales by managing client inquiries, preparing proposals, conducting site inspections, and securing event bookings.
• Plan and coordinate all details for meetings, weddings, and social events, ensuring each event reflects Four Seasons’ service standards.
• Collaborate with Banquet, Culinary, and operational teams to ensure flawless execution of events.
• Identify revenue opportunities through upselling and creative menu presentations.
• Maintain accurate sales records, forecasts, and reports for management review.
• Handle client feedback and resolve service concerns proactively.
• Build long-term relationships with clients to drive repeat and referral business.

What You Bring

• Previous experience in catering sales or event planning within luxury hospitality, ideally with pre-opening experience.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of luxury event standards and operational coordination.
• Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in a tax-free environment.
• Housing and transportation.
• 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Paid home leave tickets.
• Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and worldwide complimentary room nights.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Additional family benefits.

Schedule & Hours

Full-time role.

Localization Requirement

Supporting the Saudi nationalization scheme, we are looking forward to connecting with Saudi nationals who have a passion for catering sales and luxury event management. Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.