Outside Catering Assistant Manager

Role summary

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The Outside Catering Assistant Manager supports the planning, sales and delivery of off-site catering events for Sharq Village & Spa. Requirements typically include hospitality or event-management experience, strong knowledge of catering operations, excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate menus, suppliers, staffing, logistics and client requirements. Previous supervisory experience, commercial awareness and familiarity with luxury hotel standards are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to develop client relationships, prepare proposals and event plans, monitor budgets, coordinate teams, resolve issues quickly and ensure every event meets Marriott and Ritz-Carlton quality standards. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve evenings, weekends, public holidays and travel to external venues.

About the employer

Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, is a luxury beachfront resort in Doha, Qatar, operated under the Marriott International portfolio. Designed around traditional Qatari architecture and hospitality, the property combines refined accommodation, restaurants, meeting and event facilities, a private beach atmosphere and a large spa. Its clientele includes leisure travellers, business guests, families, wedding parties and high-profile visitors. The hotel is known for personalised service, elegant surroundings and attention to detail associated with the Ritz-Carlton brand. Its outside catering operation extends this service beyond the resort, supporting weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations and other events at external venues. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, teamwork, flexibility and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a peninsula rather than an island, with Doha as its main commercial and employment centre. Hospitality opportunities are available in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, event companies, catering businesses, airlines and tourism services. The culture is welcoming but conservative; modest dress, respectful behaviour and sensitivity to Islamic customs are important, particularly during Ramadan. Life in Doha offers modern shopping malls, beaches, museums, desert excursions and international dining, although summer heat can be intense. Employers commonly sponsor work visas and residence permits, arrange medical checks and may provide accommodation, transport, meals or annual flights, depending on the contract. Do not begin work on a tourist visa. Before relocating, confirm salary, housing, working hours, benefits, probation terms and who pays recruitment and visa costs. Qatar has no personal income tax on most employment salaries, but living expenses can be high.