Events & Catering Operations Manager

The Chain

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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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.