VIP Catering Expert

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government seeks an experienced VIP catering lead to oversee all aspects of high-end meal service for distinguished guests. You will manage menu planning, kitchen coordination, and service teams to ensure premium quality and strict dietary compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising preparation, ensuring safety standards, and coordinating with chefs and providers to deliver timely, accurate meals for VIP events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in catering operations, food quality oversight, or VIP food and beverage services.
• Knowledge of menu planning, ingredients, food preparation methods, and quality standards.
• Understanding of dietary restrictions, food allergies, and requirements relating to salt, sugar, and portion control.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and safe food handling practices.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling VIP preferences and requirements.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for operational planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate VIP catering services, including menu selection, meal preparation, service arrangements, and team responsibilities.
• Review menus and ingredients to ensure meals align with VIP preferences, allergies, dietary restrictions, and nutritional requirements.
• Oversee food preparation and verify that salt, sugar, seasoning, and portion sizes meet approved recipes and dietary instructions.
• Conduct pre-service checks to confirm meals’ taste, freshness, temperature, presentation, and suitability before serving.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements throughout preparation, storage, transportation, and service.
• Coordinate with chefs, catering providers, and service teams to ensure accurate preparation and timely delivery of meals.
• Monitor ingredient availability and meal quantities to ensure sufficient provision while minimizing shortages and waste.
• Review catering performance, address food quality or service issues promptly, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

VIP service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oversee catering services for VIPs, ensuring meals meet high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation while accommodating individual dietary requirements and preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate VIP catering services, including menu selection, meal preparation, service arrangements, and team responsibilities.
• Review menus and ingredients to ensure meals align with confirmed VIP preferences, allergies, dietary restrictions, and nutritional requirements.
• Oversee food preparation and verify that salt, sugar, seasoning, and portion sizes meet approved recipes and specific dietary instructions, coordinating with chefs and qualified nutrition professionals where required.
• Conduct pre-service checks to confirm meals’ taste, freshness, temperature, presentation, and suitability before serving.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements throughout preparation, storage, transportation, and service.
• Coordinate with chefs, catering providers, and service teams to ensure accurate preparation and timely delivery of meals.
• Monitor ingredient availability and meal quantities to ensure sufficient provision while minimizing shortages and waste.
• Review catering performance, address food quality or service issues promptly, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or any related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in catering operations, food quality oversight, or VIP food and beverage services.
• Knowledge of menu planning, ingredients, food preparation methods, and quality standards.
• Understanding of dietary restrictions, food allergies, and requirements relating to salt, sugar, and portion control.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and safe food handling practices.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling VIP preferences and requirements.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for operational planning and reporting.