Senior Event Hospitality Operations Lead

THA by ARMONIA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

THA by ARMONIA seeks a Senior Hospitality Operations Manager to lead on-site hospitality for a major international multi-sport event in Riyadh. This full-time contract runs ASAP through December 2026, with readiness, event time and dismantling phases.

You will manage hospitality services across venues, coordinate catering, lounges, VIP areas and guest experiences, and oversee suppliers, subcontractors and front-of-house teams, in close collaboration with Organising Committee and security.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ leadership experience in hospitality or events.
• Proven track record delivering VIP and stakeholder hospitality at large-scale events.
• Currently based in Saudi Arabia; ability to mobilize immediately.
• Own laptop with required software and readiness for the contract period.
• Fluent English is required; Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement hospitality plans covering catering, uniforms, giveaways and look-and-feel.
• Coordinate facilities readiness for Event Family Lounges, VIP areas and guest amenities.
• Manage live event hospitality operations with on-site teams and vendors.
• Oversee supplier delivery, quality control and compliance with requirements.
• Prepare daily operation reports and supervise post-event close-out.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

VIP hospitality

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Event operations

Team leadership

Planning and coordination

English proficiency

Job description

THA by ARMONIA seeks a Senior Hospitality Operations Manager to lead on-site hospitality for a major international multi-sport event in Riyadh. This full-time contract runs ASAP through December 2026, with readiness, event time and dismantling phases.

You will manage hospitality services across venues, coordinate catering, lounges, VIP areas and guest experiences, and oversee suppliers, subcontractors and front-of-house teams, in close collaboration with Organising Committee and security.