Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven
Catering
Manager
to oversee and manage catering operations across a diverse
portfolio of corporate, hospitality, institutional, and event-based catering
services within the UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring
operational excellence, service quality, client satisfaction, team leadership,
and financial performance while maintaining the highest standards of food
safety, compliance, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

·
Oversee
the day-to-day operations of catering services, ensuring seamless delivery
across multiple locations, events, or client sites.

·
Manage
catering teams, including supervisors, kitchen personnel, service staff, and
logistics teams, to ensure efficient operations and service excellence.

·
Develop
and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event organizers, and
key stakeholders to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

·
Plan,
coordinate, and execute catering projects, functions, and events while ensuring
adherence to client requirements, budgets, and timelines.

·
Monitor
operational performance, service quality, and productivity to identify areas
for continuous improvement.

·
Ensure
compliance with food safety regulations, health and safety standards,
municipality requirements, and company policies.

·
Collaborate
with culinary and production teams to optimize menus, food quality, inventory
management, and operational efficiency.

·
Manage
staffing plans, workforce scheduling, recruitment, onboarding, training, and
performance management initiatives.

·
Control
operational budgets, monitor costs, and implement measures to maximize
profitability and operational effectiveness.

·
Oversee
procurement, supplier coordination, inventory control, and logistics management
to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

·
Handle
client feedback, complaints, and service recovery situations professionally and
proactively.

·
Prepare
operational reports, performance metrics, and business reviews for senior
management.

Requirements

·
Minimum
8 years of experience in catering operations within the UAE, with a strong
background in corporate catering, hospitality catering, institutional catering,
event catering, or central kitchen operations.

·
Proven
experience managing large-scale catering operations and diverse service teams.

·
Strong
understanding of the UAE catering market, client expectations, operational
challenges, and regulatory requirements.

·
Demonstrated
ability to manage multiple projects, client accounts, and operational
priorities simultaneously.

·
Strong
leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

·
Excellent
organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

·
Sound
financial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs, and operational
performance.

·
Strong
knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP requirements, and UAE health
regulations.

·
Excellent
communication and client relationship management skills.

Candidates must be currently based in the UAE
and ready to attend interviews at short notice. Immediate availability or short
notice periods will be heavily prioritized.

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