Event Head
Company
Food City W.L.L.
Location
Manama
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$1.5K–$2K a month
Posted
14 days ago
Via
via Bayt.com
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Job Description
Job Title: Head of Events & Catering
Location: Bahrain / UAE
Company: Food City
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Events & Catering to lead and grow our large-scale catering and events operations. This leadership role is responsible for delivering exceptional, high-volume events, driving business growth, and ensuring operational excellence across all catering functions.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee large-scale catering operations and high-volume events
• Plan and execute VIP outdoor events, royal functions, and premium banquets
• Develop innovative menus and customized event experiences
• Manage end-to-end banquet operations ensuring flawless execution
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business
• Identify opportunities for business growth and revenue expansion
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and profitability optimization
• Coordinate effectively with suppliers, vendors, and F&B networks
• Ensure compliance with quality, hygiene, and service standards
Requirements
• Proven experience in a senior events/catering leadership role
• Strong background in hospitality, catering, or F&B operations
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale and high-profile events
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong financial acumen (budgeting, cost control, P&L management)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience in GCC markets is highly preferred
Skills
• Leadership & team management
• Large-scale event execution
• VIP / premium client handling
• Catering & banquet operations
• Menu planning & creativity
• Client relationship management
• Business development & revenue growth
• Budgeting, cost control & P&L
• Vendor & supplier coordination
• Project & operations management
• Negotiation skills
• Communication & presentation
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments
Location: Bahrain / UAE
Company: Food City
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Events & Catering to lead and grow our large-scale catering and events operations. This leadership role is responsible for delivering exceptional, high-volume events, driving business growth, and ensuring operational excellence across all catering functions.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee large-scale catering operations and high-volume events
• Plan and execute VIP outdoor events, royal functions, and premium banquets
• Develop innovative menus and customized event experiences
• Manage end-to-end banquet operations ensuring flawless execution
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business
• Identify opportunities for business growth and revenue expansion
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and profitability optimization
• Coordinate effectively with suppliers, vendors, and F&B networks
• Ensure compliance with quality, hygiene, and service standards
Requirements
• Proven experience in a senior events/catering leadership role
• Strong background in hospitality, catering, or F&B operations
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale and high-profile events
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong financial acumen (budgeting, cost control, P&L management)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience in GCC markets is highly preferred
Skills
• Leadership & team management
• Large-scale event execution
• VIP / premium client handling
• Catering & banquet operations
• Menu planning & creativity
• Client relationship management
• Business development & revenue growth
• Budgeting, cost control & P&L
• Vendor & supplier coordination
• Project & operations management
• Negotiation skills
• Communication & presentation
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments
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As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for plumbers in Bahrain is BHD 300 per month as of 1 January 2026 for Bahraini nationals in the private sector. Expatriate plumbers must receive at least BHD 250 per month plus overtime at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Employers must deposit salaries into approved bank accounts by the 10th of each month.
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