Assistant Manager - Outside Catering (Kuwait)

A 5-star luxury hotel in Kuwait is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Outside Catering team in planning and delivering high-quality catering events beyond the hotel premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of outside catering events


• Assist in supervising catering staff on-site during events


• Liaise with clients to confirm event details and requirements


• Ensure events are set up and executed to brand and quality standards


• Monitor guest satisfaction and service quality during events


• Support inventory, logistics, and equipment coordination for off-site events


• Assist with cost tracking and post-event reporting

Requirements

• Arabic speaker


• Relevant experience in catering or events operations

Sourcing Recommendation

Arabic-speaking countries: Jordan, Palestine, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania — plus GCC nationals already based in-country (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE). Morocco can be considered only for female candidates aged 40+.

Benefits

• Furnished shared accommodation (rent and limited utilities included)


• Airline ticket allowance every 24 months of service


• 30 days' annual vacation as per Kuwait Labour Law


• Arabic language allowance for eligible work days


• Local government medical insurance and workmen's compensation


• Duty meals provided


• Complimentary nights at partner hotels within the group after 90 days of service


• Fitness centre and sports facilities available at staff accommodation


• End-of-service gratuity as per Kuwait Labour Law


• Uniform laundry and dry cleaning provided


• Overtime compensated in hours


• 50% discount on F&B at select outlets (with prior booking)


• No probation period for internal transfers within the hotel group; 3 months for external hires


• 15 public holidays per year


• Monthly service charge distribution based on days worked


• Sick leave after 90 days of employment (tiered pay schedule)


• 3 months' termination notice (or pay in lieu)


• 48-hour work week with 2 days off per week


• Annual salary review in line with hotel policy