Head of Play Programming & Events - (Modern Restaurant Group)

Join a pioneering, science-led child development and wellness concept located in the heart of Dubai. This is not a typical indoor play space; it is a thoughtfully designed environment rooted in neuroscience and psychology, dedicated to supporting children’s social, emotional, and developmental wellbeing. We are looking for a visionary leader to curate and manage high-quality, meaningful experiences that move beyond standard entertainment to nurture creativity, confidence, and emotional growth in a calm and joyful setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Design & Innovation: Lead the end-to-end creation and execution of all workshops, seasonal programs, and daily play experiences aligned with the brand’s developmental philosophy.
• Operational Leadership: Manage the programming calendar, ensuring seamless coordination between the floor, events, and administrative teams.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and elevate the standard of guest engagement, ensuring every interaction supports emotional regulation and respectful communication.
• Financial Oversight: Track the performance of all programming, workshops, and birthday packages, managing budgets and identifying revenue-growth opportunities.
• Team Mentorship: Recruit, train, and inspire a team of play facilitators, fostering a culture of professional excellence and deep empathy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for parents, providing insights into the "why" behind our programming and building a loyal community.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain rigorous health, safety, and hygiene standards across all activity zones.

Requirements:
• Experience: 3–5 years of leadership experience designing high-quality children’s programs, ideally within premium education, creative arts, or wellness-focused hospitality.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field (preferred).
• HR Best Practice: Current Safeguarding and Child Protection certification (Level 2 or higher) is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in event management systems (e.g., SevenRooms/Seven Tables) and Microsoft Office.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage both children and high-net-worth parents with sophistication and warmth.
• Certifications: Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Flexibility: Must be available to work weekends and holidays to support peak family visiting hours.

Benefits:
• Salary: AED 15,000 per month (Tax-Free).

• Travel: Annual flight ticket to home country.
• Health: Comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Legal: Full work visa and residency sponsorship.
• Environment: Opportunity to work within a purpose-driven, expert-led founding team.

We appreciate your interest in this vacancy. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates selected to move to the next stage of the recruitment process can be contacted. Radiant does not charge any fee to candidates - all costs are always covered by the client.