Catering Manager

About Hospitality Ventures

Hospitality Ventures is seeking a Catering Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position focused on achieving sales targets and developing the catering department.

Role Summary

The Catering Manager is responsible for meeting annual sales targets by building and maintaining relationships with current and potential customers across all catering sectors. This role involves close collaboration with the Catering Team to support departmental development and enhance team productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly sales targets are established and communicated to the Catering Team to achieve the yearly budget.
• Conduct visits to customers and event management companies to promote Hospitality Ventures.
• Develop menu items in coordination with the Head Chef and Director of Operations.
• Review and compare menu prices against food costs.
• Follow up on long-term contracts with customers in coordination with the Catering Supervisor and Director of Operations.
• Approve quotations and contracts before sharing them with clients for their approval, and follow up accordingly.
• Conduct customer tastings as needed.
• Periodically review competitors’ activities and implement actions based on findings.
• Guide the Catering Supervisor in creating and implementing new business ideas related to displays, presentations, and best practices.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant catering or hospitality management role.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves working closely with the Catering Team and other operational departments.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process and salary will be discussed during the interview stage.