About this role
Career Land Center is hiring an experienced Catering Manager for a prestigious 5-star hotel in Kuwait. The hotel is looking for a highly organized and results-driven professional with strong catering and event management experience, capable of overseeing catering operations, coordinating events, and delivering exceptional food and beverage services in line with luxury hospitality standards. The ideal candidate should have excellent leadership skills, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to build lasting relationships with corporate clients.
What youll be doing
- Overseeing daily catering operations and ensuring consistently high service standards
- Planning, organizing, and managing catering services for corporate events, private functions, weddings, and special occasions
- Coordinating with clients to understand their requirements and develop customized catering proposals
- Managing event budgets, quotations, contracts, and cost estimates
- Supervising catering staff, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring efficient service delivery
- Coordinating with kitchen, food and beverage, sales, and banquet teams to ensure smooth event execution
- Monitoring food quality, presentation, portion control, and service standards
- Managing inventory, equipment, supplies, and catering logistics
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
- Monitoring departmental performance, revenue, and operating costs
- Identifying new business opportunities and developing relationships with corporate clients and external partners
- Handling client feedback and resolving operational issues professionally
- Preparing reports on catering performance, revenue, and business development activities
What were looking for
- At least 3–5 years of experience in catering or banquet management, preferably within a 4- or 5-star hotel
- Previous experience managing large-scale events, corporate catering, and private functions
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations and luxury hospitality service standards
- Proven experience managing teams and coordinating multiple events simultaneously
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and costs
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Good English communication skills (Arabic is an advantage)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with hotel management systems
- Professional presentation and a customer-focused approach
- Valid driving licence and own car are mandatory
- Willing to relocate to Kuwait
Benefits
- Competitive monthly salary
- Accommodation allowance or accommodation provided (as per employer policy)
- Transportation allowance (as per employer policy)
- Paid annual leave
- Paid public holidays
- Annual return air ticket to your home country
- Work visa and residence permit fully covered by the employer
- Medical insurance
- End-of-service benefits as per Kuwait Labour Law
- Overtime paid according to applicable Kuwait Labour Law, where applicable
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious 5-star hotel environment
- Long-term, stable employment with opportunities for career development
Schedule
- Full-time position
- 5 days a week with 2 days off
- Flexible schedule depending on operational requirements, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays