Assistant Director of Catering

About the role

The Assistant Director of Catering will lead the profit‑driven Catering and Events department of Four Seasons Kuwait City, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance. Reporting to senior hotel leadership, you will coordinate a team of senior managers and administrative staff to deliver seamless banquet and event experiences for our luxury guests.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all operational, financial and service aspects of the Catering and Events department.
• Supervise Senior Managers of Catering and the administrative team in daily activities.
• Maintain accuracy of all written communications, including Banquet Event Orders, Daily Events Reports, and Golden Sales & Catering documents.
• Review and validate booking conversions and pre‑convention meeting preparations.
• Drive forecasting, budgeting and cost control initiatives to meet profit targets.
• Collaborate with hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of experience in catering, events or food‑and‑beverage management.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale banquet operations in a luxury hotel environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret sales data and financial reports.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Required skills

• Forecasting
• Golden Sales Catering
• Hotel operating systems
• Budgeting
• Opera (PMS)
• Event planning
• Microsoft Office