Summary
Fruitful Day is hiring an Event and Catering Assistant for its F&B team in Dubai, supporting events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Duties include event setup, food and beverage preparation, guest service, maintaining food safety and cleanliness, and monitoring supplies. Applicants should have some event, catering, or hospitality experience, or be willing to learn, and be fluent in English; variable shifts, including evenings and weekends, are required. The stated salary is 3,000–3,500, with currency and pay period unspecified.
The posting
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As an Event & Catering Assistant, you will help bring our clients' events to life by supporting setup, service, and small-scale food preparation to keep every event running smoothly. Based within our F&B team in Dubai, you'll work at events throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi under the guidance of the Event & Catering Lead, gaining hands-on experience across the full event lifecycle. Your positive attitude, attention to detail, and genuine care for guest happiness will make you a valuable part of our event operations team.
Responsibilities
- Support event and catering operations including setup, food and beverage preparation, and guest service.
- Help with basic food preparation, such as blending smoothies and juices and assembling grab-and-go menu items.
- Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards throughout all event stages.
- Work alongside the Event & Catering Lead and other team members in an uplifting, collaborative environment.
- Communicate professionally with clients and teammates to help deliver a great event experience.
- Flag on-site issues promptly to the Event & Catering Lead so they can be resolved quickly.
- Help monitor inventory and event supplies.
Must-have requirements
- Some experience in event support, catering, or hospitality within food and beverage settings (or a strong willingness to learn).
- Comfortable with hands-on food prep, such as blending smoothies and juices and assembling light menu items.
- Strong customer service orientation with a genuine desire to make people happy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive and organized, able to stay calm during busy events.
- Flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and evenings as required for events.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Nice-to-have requirements
- Basic barista or mixology skills.
- Familiarity with food safety certifications (e.g., BFHT).
- Knowledge of local F&B trends or wellness-oriented menu items.
Salary
- 3,000-3,500