Arabic-Speaking Hospitality Interpreter (Urgent)

Short-Term Interpretation Assignment | Riyadh & Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaAbout the OpportunityAs part of S Strategic Services’ capability development and advisory work, we design and deliver high-end training programmes that help our business partners strengthen service standards, guest experience, and frontline operational performance.For a project in Saudi Arabia, we are looking for an experienced Arabic-speaking Hospitality Interpreter to help interpret live training programs, focusing on areas such as Reception and Guest Transportation teams in Riyadh and Jeddah.This is a project-based interpretation assignment, expected to take place between 30th October and the 8th of November 2026, with exact dates to be confirmed.Project ScopeThe programme is expected to consist of 2 one-week interpretation blocks:Riyadh: 1 week (6-days-delivery)Jeddah: 1 week (6-days delivery)The program will be highly practical and will translate luxury hospitality principles into behaviours frontline employees can apply in their daily operations.Key areas will include service excellence, emotional intelligence, professional communication, guest engagement, cultural awareness, etiquette, discretion and privacy, service recovery, VIP/VVIP guest relations, professional conduct, and coordination across the guest journey.Who We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate will have:Fluent/native-level Arabic and excellent professional EnglishStrong professional background in hospitality, luxury service, guest experience, or customer-facing operationsPrevious experience delivering interpretation and facilitation in learning programmesA practical and engaging style, with the ability to interpret application training such as role plays, scenarios, demonstrations, and real operational examplesStrong understanding of service standards, professional etiquette, communication, guest expectations, and service recoveryConfidence working with frontline employees from different backgrounds and levels of experienceAvailability to work on-site in Riyadh and JeddahAssignment Details

Location: Riyadh & Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPeriod: October–November 2026Duration: 2 one-week training blocksEngagement: Project-based / FreelanceExact dates: To be confirmedInterested?If your background matches what we are looking for, please apply through LinkedIn with your CV/profile, including a brief summary of your relevant training and hospitality experience.We would also appreciate recommendations and shares within your professional network, particularly with experienced hospitality translators currently based in Riyadh and/or Jeddah.