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Job description / Role
Our client is looking for an Senior Catering & Events Manager to join their large organization in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have 4 plus years of catering experience and solid exhibition background to be able to handle high volume, be assertive and know how to deal with catering business.
As a Senior Catering & Events Manager, you would be responsible for developing market segments and soliciting new customers to purchase food and beverage and utilize event facilities, strive to deliver outstanding guest experience and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Develop market segments and solicit new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships
- Conduct conferences and external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and secure group and local catering business
- Host and entertain clients as well as maintain client accounts
- Conduct property tours and participate in trade shows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services
- Negotiate services and prices to maximize revenue and profitability
- Assist the Director in the management of the department, as needed
Requirements
- Passion - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time
- Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes in our Team Members:
- Living the Values
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Package:
- Fantastic salary – tax free
- Excellent package
- Opportunity of career progression
- Ongoing incentives
About the Company
The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.
Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi.