Catering Manager at Outsource Africa

Outsource Africa - Our client, a reputable catering organization is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Catering Manager

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: The Managing Director

Job Description

• Our client is a reputable catering organization located in Lagos, is currently seeking to hire an experienced Catering Manager to oversee the business and administrative activities of the organization.
• The ideal candidate must be innovative, carry excellence in service delivery, with proven ability to seek out new opportunities to deliver further growth and expansion.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the food and beverage provision for functions and events
• Plan menus in consultation with chefs
• Recruit and train permanent and casual staff
• Organize, lead and motivate the catering team, Plan staff shifts and rotations
• Ensure health and safety regulations are strictly observed
• Budget and establish financial targets and forecasts
• Monitor the quality of the product and service provided
• Maintain stock levels and order new supplies as required
• Liaise with suppliers, assist in negotiations with clients, assess their requirements and ensure they are satisfied with the service delivered.
• Ensure compliance with all fire, licensing and employment regulations
• Maximize sales and meet profit and financial expectations
• Directly supervise the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
• Evaluate food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.
• Ensure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of customers and clients.
• Assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards.
• Evaluate purchases are of quality and price are consistently met.
• Establish and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.

Requirements

• Good administrative, excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have basic IT and numerical skills with ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Candidate must be highly disciplined and customer friendly.
• OND/HND/BSc in from any field of study
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position continuously in the Food and Beverage or Hospitability Sector.

Salary
NGN70,000 - NGN80,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: joel.ogban@weoutsourceafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.