Director of Events
Palazzo Versace Dubai
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

About The Role
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of Events to lead our Events Department and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of world-class events at our luxury 5-star property. The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in high-end hospitality, with a proven ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maximize revenue, and position the hotel as a premier destination for MICE and social events.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of Events to lead our Events Department and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of world-class events at our luxury 5-star property. The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in high-end hospitality, with a proven ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maximize revenue, and position the hotel as a premier destination for MICE and social events.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Events team in planning, organizing, and executing events, ensuring the highest standards of service and guest satisfaction.
- Develop and implement event sales strategies to achieve departmental and hotel revenue targets.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with corporate, leisure, and social accounts.
- Partner with Sales, F&B, Culinary, and Operations teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Oversee contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and event packages to optimize profitability.
- Monitor departmental KPIs, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring cost efficiency and maximum revenue generation.
- Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
- Drive innovation in event concepts, experiences, and offerings to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Provide leadership, training, and performance management to the Events team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive events management experience in a luxury 5-star hotel or leading events venue.
- Strong expertise in MICE, weddings, and social events with a proven record of successful large-scale event execution.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance revenue generation and guest experience.
- Deep understanding of local and international markets, trends, and client expectations.
- Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.
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