Job summary
Eram Talent seeks a Hospitality & Retail Services Specialist in Al Khobar to support KAUST hospitality and retail operations. The role covers retail leasing, tenant coordination, inspections, food safety, catering coordination and improving community service standards across campus and Thuwal Corniche.
Key responsibilities
- Manage retail leasing activities and support lease negotiations
- Coordinate retailer onboarding, inspections, and operational readiness
- Monitor outlets for hospitality, hygiene, food safety and HSE compliance
- Manage relationships with tenants, catering providers and internal teams
- Support planning and development of retail spaces from design to commissioning
- Prepare financial and operational reports and conduct market benchmarking
- Coordinate catering for events, business functions and community activities
- Monitor customer feedback and address service concerns
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, property management, marketing, hospitality or related field
- 3–5 years relevant experience in hospitality operations, retail management or commercial leasing
- Experience in retail inspections, food safety, hygiene or HSE compliance preferred
- Experience with retail leasing, tenant relations and lease administration
- Knowledge of hospitality operations, catering services and customer experience
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple activities and maintain operational standards
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Skills
Retail leasingTenant relationsFood safetyHygiene complianceCatering coordinationStakeholder managementOperational reportingMarket benchmarking
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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