Events Coordinator

Role summary

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The Events Coordinator supports the planning and delivery of meetings, conferences, weddings, and social events at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa. Requirements typically include hospitality or events experience, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and confidence using email, booking systems, and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of hotel operations and experience coordinating vendors, guest requests, room setups, schedules, and event documentation are valuable. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with clients, sales teams, banquet departments, and suppliers, while maintaining Westin service standards. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve evenings, weekends, public holidays, and managing several events under time pressure.

About the employer

The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa is a luxury wellness-focused hotel operating under the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. Located in Doha, Qatar, the property combines modern accommodation, restaurants, meeting and event facilities, leisure amenities, and the Heavenly Spa by Westin. Westin is known for its emphasis on wellbeing, including healthy dining, fitness, sleep-focused amenities, and the brand’s signature Heavenly Bed. The hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, families, and conference or wedding groups. As part of Marriott International, employees may benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, employee travel programs, and established hospitality standards. Event team members work in a multicultural environment and coordinate closely with sales, banquet, culinary, front office, and guest services departments to deliver polished experiences for local and international clients.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is not an island but a compact Gulf peninsula, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle center. Hospitality offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, catering, events, tourism, and luxury retail, especially for candidates with strong English, customer-service skills, and international experience. The culture is welcoming but conservative; modest clothing, respect for Islamic customs, and awareness of Ramadan practices are important. Doha provides modern malls, beaches, museums, sports facilities, desert excursions, and a growing dining scene. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are pleasant. Most overseas employees need an employer-sponsored work visa and residence permit; the employer normally arranges medical checks, documentation, and sponsorship. Review the contract carefully for housing, transport, health insurance, flights, and end-of-service benefits. Relocation is straightforward when supported by a reputable hotel, though families may need additional residence paperwork and schooling arrangements.