Director of Catering
At a Glance
- Category
- 🏨 Hospitality & Tourism
- Level
- C-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra- competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once- in-a- lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth. Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms – including 49 suites – subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. Has a Sub- tropical, arid climate.What you will do
• Lead and drive the resort’s catering and events business to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies, and social event planners.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to maximize catering and banquet revenue.
• Oversee the planning and flawless execution of luxury events, weddings, and corporate functions.
• Collaborate with culinary, banquet, and operations teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Analyze market trends and business opportunities to grow market share.
• Mentor, inspire, and develop a high-performing catering sales team.
• Ensure all events reflect Four Seasons service standards and enhance the resort’s reputation.
What you bring
• Proven leadership experience in catering, events, or banquet sales within a luxury hotel or resort environment.
• Strong track record of achieving revenue targets and driving business growth.
• Established network within the UAE luxury events, corporate, and wedding market.
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences while leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Full proficiency in English and Arabic.
What we offer
- Work Authorization.
- Competitive tax free salary.
- Annual Incentive Plan.
- Live out allowance.
- Medical and life insurance.
- Paid annual leave and public holidays.
- Annual flight allowance to home country.
- Worldwide Complimentary Room Nights with Four Seasons.
- Growth & Development opportunities
- Career opportunities and international transfer.
- And more...
Requirements
- •Proven leadership experience in catering, events, or banquet sales
- •Experience within a luxury hotel or resort environment
- •Ability to build strong relationships with corporate clients and agencies
- •Ability to develop and execute sales strategies
- •Ability to mentor and develop a high-performing sales team
Responsibilities
- •Lead and drive the resort’s catering and events business to achieve revenue and profitability goals
- •Build strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies, and social event planners
- •Develop and execute sales strategies to maximize catering and banquet revenue
- •Oversee the planning and flawless execution of luxury events, weddings, and corporate functions
- •Collaborate with culinary, banquet, and operations teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences
- •Analyze market trends and business opportunities to grow market share
- •Mentor, inspire, and develop a high-performing catering sales team
- •Ensure all events reflect Four Seasons service standards and enhance the resort’s reputation
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