Food and Beverage Specialist – Freelance (Abu Dhabi)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Food & Beverage Specialist on a freelance basis to support the museum’s F&B operations in Abu Dhabi. Working under the F&B Unit Head, you will coordinate vendors, assist with events and activations, and help ensure smooth day‑to‑day service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of permanent and pop‑up F&B vendors, monitor compliance with operating hours and service standards, and act as the primary point of contact.
• Log and track incoming F&B event inquiries, liaise between the Events team, vendors, and the F&B Unit to ensure seamless execution.
• Support the operational delivery of F&B activations aligned with the museum’s programming calendar, translating plans into actionable task lists.
• Maintain the vendor database, assist with outreach, evaluation, onboarding documentation, and site readiness coordination.
• Collect and compile vendor performance data for reporting and identify opportunities for service improvement.

Required profile

• Foundational experience in food & beverage, hospitality, or events coordination.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution‑oriented attitude.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive freelance rate up to AED 25,000 per month.
• Monthly rolling contract with the possibility of extending for up to two additional months.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects within a dynamic cultural institution.