Manager - Events & Gallery

OVERVIEW

At Rosewood Red Sea, the Manager for Events & Gallery leads refined social, private, cultural and event-driven Food and Beverage experiences across the resort’s gallery, event and special function spaces.

This opportunity requires a detail-driven operator with experience in luxury events, private dining, VIP functions, high-end banqueting or gallery-style hospitality, with the ability to combine operational precision with warm and personalized service.

The successful candidate will ensure that each event or dining moment is prepared with accuracy, delivered with elegance and aligned with Rosewood’s ultra-luxury service standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Lead assigned event, gallery and private dining operations in line with Rosewood, Forbes and LQA standards.
• Maintain detailed operational preparation for events, including setup, service flow, staffing, guest requirements and timing.
• Coordinate closely with Events, Culinary, Beverage, Stewarding, Engineering and other supporting departments.
• Review event orders, guest profiles, VIP requirements, dietary needs and special arrangements before execution.
• Maintain consistency of service sequence, presentation, ambiance and guest engagement during events and private dining experiences.
• Conduct pre-event briefings and operational walkthroughs to ensure complete readiness.
• Handle guest feedback and service recovery with professionalism, discretion and immediate follow-up.
• Maintain control of operating equipment, furniture, linen, collateral, menus, displays and event presentation standards.
• Support revenue awareness through premium offerings, upselling opportunities and careful control of resources.
• Train and coach associates on event service, private dining etiquette, VIP handling and attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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  Minimum 3 to 5 years of Food and Beverage experience, including management experience in luxury hotels, resorts, events or private dining operations.
• Strong experience in luxury events, high-end banqueting, private dining, gallery-style service or VIP hospitality.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage detailed preparation and precise execution.
• Strong understanding of event orders, service flow, staffing plans, setup standards and interdepartmental coordination.
• Ability to manage high-profile guests, private functions and sensitive service situations with discretion.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a hands-on operational style.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of revenue, cost control, equipment management and resource planning.
• Pre-opening or ultra-luxury resort experience is highly preferred.

Located along Saudi Arabia's west coast on the Shura Island, the new Rosewood hotel and residences will be part of The Red Sea destination. Poised to be one of Saudi Arabia's top cultural and lifestyle hubs, the development is comprised of a stunning marina offering a yacht club, commercial retail and dining options, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course. The development will boast 149 guest rooms and suites, alongside elevated dining offerings including three restaurants, two lounges, a signature Manor Club and a central hub featuring authentic eateries. Additional recreational spaces will include event pavilions and Asaya, Rosewood's integrative well-being concept consisting of seven treatment rooms, a gym, two movement studios and a yoga pavilion.