Outdoor Catering Manager at Genesis Group Nigeria

Location:Rivers
A manager who is vast in marketing activities and client\'s business

RESPONSIBILITIES

• · maximising sales and meeting targets
• . managing the food and beverage provision for functions and events;
• · supervising catering and waiting staff at functions;
• · planning menus in consultation with chefs;
• · recruiting and training permanent and casual staff;
• · organising, leading and motivating the catering team;
• · planning staff shifts and rotas;
• · ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly observed;
• · budgeting and establishing financial targets and forecasts;
• · monitoring the quality of the product and service provided;
• · keeping financial and administrative records;
• · monitoring spending levels;
• · maintaining stock levels and ordering new supplies as required;
• · interacting with customers if involved with front of house work;
• · liaising with suppliers and clients;
• · negotiating contracts with customers, assessing their requirements and ensuring they are satisfied with the service delivered (in contract catering);
• · maximising sales and meeting profit and financial expectations.
• · overseeing the management of facilities, e.g. checking event bookings and allocation of resources/staff;
• · planning new promotions and initiatives, and contributing to business development;
• · dealing with staffing and client issues;
• · keeping abreast of trends and developments in the industry, such as menus or trends in consumer tastes

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills
• Good planning & organisational skills
• Good Negotiation & persuasion skills
• Effective management of customer expectations
• Good knowledge of the Port Harcourt market and its neighbouring towns

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor\'s degree in any relevant field
More than 8 years marketing experience especially in the hospitality industry

Application closing:12 feb, 2016

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