This is such an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Event Catering Operator in the Middle East!

As the Head of Event Catering for the Middle-East, you will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational excellence, and financial performance of regional events catering business.

You will lead a diverse team of culinary experts, event planners, and operational staff to deliver exceptional culinary and life-style experiences at prestigious events.

Education, Skills & Experience we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality management, Marketing, Event Planning, or a related field.  MBA preferred.
• Proven track record of more than 15 years in leading a large-scale high end luxurious events, catering or hospitality business on the highest level.
• Must have worked in the Middle East before; good understanding of culture and how things are done
• Deep understanding of the high-end events industry, including trends, client expectations, and competitive landscape.
• Excellent network in the high-end global event catering world.
• Seasoned in taking over and developing relationships at top level
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to go the extra mile to develop events catering to the highest level.
• Demonstrated strong commercial acumen to sell a superior value proposition at a premium margin to the customers.
• Proficiency in MS Office with particular strength in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in event planning software and tools.
• Fluent in English language skills are essential and any other relevant languages in the region is a plus.

Salary package: negotiable for the right person and dependent upon experience

Get in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com