Event Coordinator

Job Title: Event Coordinator – Restaurants, Lounge & Hospitality

Location: UAE
Industry: Food & Beverage / Events / Hospitality
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and creative Event Coordinator with strong hospitality and F&B background to plan and execute events across our restaurants, lounges, catering operations, and special promotions.

The role involves coordinating private dining events, corporate bookings, parties, themed nights, live entertainment, brunches, openings, and VIP experiences, ensuring exceptional guest service and seamless event operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end planning and execution of in-house and external events
• Coordinate with sales, operations, kitchen, bar, and marketing teams
• Handle guest inquiries, proposals, quotations, and bookings
• Prepare event orders (BEOs) and communicate requirements to operations teams
• Arrange entertainment, DJs, décor, AV, lighting and staging when required
• Coordinate floor plans, seating charts, and table arrangements
• Manage VIP guests and private event clients
• Maintain vendor relationships for décor, entertainment, production, etc.
• Conduct post-event evaluation and cost analysis
• Support marketing team on event promotions and social media content
• Maintain event calendar and schedule
• Ensure events comply with municipality and licensing requirements

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Events, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum 2–3 years experience in hospitality or events coordination
• Strong background in restaurants, lounges, clubs, catering or hotels
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of event software is a plus
• UAE experience preferred

Preferred Experience

• Steakhouse, sushi bar, lounge or nightlife venues
• Corporate event management
• Wedding or VIP event planning
• Pre-opening event setup and launch campaigns

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your updated CV
• Recent photo (optional)
• Expected salary
• Notice period / availability

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Event Management: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Abu Dhabi (Required)