F&B MANAGER

*THIS IS A FREELANCE ROLE*

About Us 

Founded in 2003, we’ve built a legacy of unforgettable experiences across the Middle East. From flagship public events to large-scale activations, our work blends logistical excellence with creative ambition to shape moments that matter. 

We are LINKVIVA — creators of experiences that live beyond the day. 

Our Energy (Values) – The 5Ps 

👫 People – We rise by lifting others 

🌈 Positivity – We see the light, even in chaos 

🎯 Perfection – Not flawless. But fearless in chasing better 

🧭 Pioneering – We break molds, not rules 

❤️ Passion – We lead with fire in the belly 

Why You Should Join Us 

🍴 Shape the Experience: Define what guests eat, drink, and remember across major events 

🚀 Fast-Paced Environment: Work across high-profile projects with diverse audiences 

🤝 Collaborative Culture: Partner with creative, production, and operations teams 

📈 Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing team with scope to develop and lead 

About the Role 

As F&B Manager, you will lead the curation, management, and delivery of food and beverage experiences across LINKVIVA’s projects. 

This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for sourcing and managing a diverse portfolio of vendors, ensuring high-quality culinary offerings that align with each event’s concept, audience, and objectives. 

You will play a key role in enhancing the overall guest experience through thoughtful curation, operational excellence, and strong commercial management. 

 What You’ll Do 

• Curate and manage a diverse portfolio of F&B vendors aligned with event concepts and audiences  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food trucks, cafés, caterers, and hospitality partners  
• Lead vendor sourcing, onboarding, and contracting processes  
• Negotiate commercial terms and partnerships to maximise value and revenue  
• Ensure all vendors meet health, safety, and compliance standards  
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and service standards across events  
• Promote variety and inclusivity, ensuring a wide range of dietary options  
• Manage on-site operations, ensuring smooth vendor setup, service flow, and execution  
• Monitor performance and use data, feedback, and insights to improve future experiences  
• Collaborate with internal teams to align F&B strategy with overall event delivery  

About You 

✔ Strong experience within F&B, hospitality, or event curation environments 

✔ Deep understanding of the regional food and vendor landscape 

✔ A strong relationship builder with the ability to manage and grow vendor networks 

✔ Commercially aware, with strong negotiation and partnership skills 

✔ Highly organised and operationally strong, able to manage multiple vendors and projects 

✔ Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality, presentation, and guest experience 

✔ Proactive and adaptable in fast-paced, live environments 

What You Need to Apply 

✅ 5+ years of experience in F&B management, hospitality, or event environments 

✅ Proven experience in vendor management and F&B operations 

✅ Strong network of F&B vendors within the UAE 

✅ Knowledge of UAE health, safety, and food regulations 

✅ Fluent in English (spoken and written) 

✅ Based in the UAE or open to relocation 

Your Application Will Stand Out If You 

⭐ Experience working on large-scale events, activations, or public experiences 

⭐ Strong understanding of food trends and consumer preferences 

⭐ Experience in commercial partnerships or revenue-driven F&B roles 

⭐ Arabic language skills