Event Manager at Chef Eros & Co

Chef Eros & Co is the story of an African Hut built on a Mountain of Dreams. With five brands and counting, we have been able to constantly deliver an unforgettable culinary experience and we are here for the long haul. We are a certified food brand that is fully integrated in cooking, baking, mixology, shopping and catering through subsidiaries that bear the needs of their target audience in mind. We are a true touch of Nigerian Luxury. At Chef Eros and Co, we have a reputation that precedes us - one of efficiency and credibility to our numerous customers. Attaining and maintaining this pace has given us recognition to individuals, both private and public sectors of companies and our local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Event Manager

Location: Lagos

Overview

• As the Event Manager, you will be responsible for the overall coordination of events and all event personnel.
• Ensuring clients expectations are exceeded, events are cost-effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct short and long-term planning and management for events and sales.  
• Train, supervise and work with all event staff, to solicit and book banquet and catering functions, as well as the planning, merchandising and execution of the functions.
• Plan all events from start to finish according to the client's requirements, target audience and objectives.
• Lead event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable the achievement of sales objectives.
• Recommend, develop and implement effective marketing plans for generating event revenues.
• Maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence.
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers for events.
• Ensure all production items and stock items are prepared on time and properly accounted for.
• Ensure complete clearing and return of all relevant stock items.
• Follow up and provide adequate stock-taking for all event supplies.
• Lead all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing and administrative procedures.
• Provide timely feedback on each event.
• Ensure strict compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Overall customer/ client satisfaction.
• Full accountability of resources used at the event.
• Profitability of event/ minimal losses.
• Cost management.
• Regular feedback on event processes.
• Teamwork and co-operation of event staff.
• Creativity and innovation of events and department.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Hotel / Hospitality or any related field.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Entrepreneurial drive and spirit.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
• Effective in providing exceptional customer service.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Previous experience in event/catering management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Application Closing Date
17th December, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.