Assistant Manager - Events Operations

About Rosewood Doha

Rosewood Doha is a premier destination inspired by Qatar's coral reefs, seamlessly integrating ultra-luxury hospitality, residences, gourmet dining, wellness, retail, and events into a singular, exceptional ecosystem. Comprising a 155-room hotel, 162 serviced apartments, and 276 private residences, the venue features diverse restaurants, lounges, extensive event facilities, and exclusive clubs such as Asaya wellness club and the Manor Club. Since its launch in July 2025, Rosewood Doha has earned multiple prestigious awards from leading bodies including the Michelin Guide and Forbes Travel Guide.

Why Work With Us?

We foster an inspiring workplace where passion aligns with purpose. Our culture emphasizes Relationship Hospitality and encourages you to bring your authentic self, grow professionally, and contribute to creating extraordinary experiences. Associates enjoy competitive compensation, prime location housing options, a birthday day off, tailored personal development plans, and ongoing learning opportunities—all designed to nurture both career and personal growth.

Role Overview

As Assistant Manager - Events Operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring flawless execution of all events ranging from conferences and weddings to VIP and outdoor gatherings. You will oversee daily event operations and lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with Banquet Event Orders (BEO) and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day functions of the Events department, guaranteeing smooth event delivery.
• Coordinate and oversee a variety of events including social functions, conferences, and VIP gatherings.
• Ensure setups conform strictly to BEOs and brand standards.
• Conduct both pre-event briefings and post-event assessments to optimize outcomes.
• Address operational issues swiftly during events to maintain seamless execution.
• Maintain event venues to impeccable standards of presentation and readiness.
• Lead and mentor Event Supervisors, Team Leaders, casual staff, and Banquet Associates.
• Facilitate team briefings, resource allocation, and manpower planning daily.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, staff training, and performance evaluations.
• Champion a collaborative and positive team atmosphere.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison during events to enhance guest satisfaction and manage feedback.
• Develop strong partnerships with clients and internal departments.
• Review BEOs and contribute to planning meetings to ensure flawless coordination.
• Collaborate across departments such as Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, Security, Sales & Marketing, and Front Office to fulfill event requirements including audio-visual, furniture, linen, décor, and staffing.
• Assist in labor scheduling with an emphasis on payroll cost control.
• Monitor expenses to support budget adherence and assist in inventory and equipment control.
• Prepare and submit operational reports as necessary.

Additional Information

The role embodies a blend of operational management, team leadership, guest relations, and financial oversight to offer a comprehensive approach to luxury event operations management within a prestigious hospitality environment.