Operations Manager (Catering and Event Management) at Owens and Xley

Job Title: Operations Manager (Catering & Event Management).

Location: Oniru.

Our client, a fast-growing catering and event management organization is seeking to hire the services of a qualified and experienced operations manager. S/he will be responsible for planning, administering and supervising the organization’s catering operations and services.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of catering operations and designated services to the client in accordance with the agreement of the contract
• To deliver the highest possible standard of food with the resources available and within budget.
• Effective management of the team to ensure the delivery of both qualitative and quantitative results, managing around 20 team members.
• Manage the Catering Operation with the available resources within budget and to achieve sales and GP targets.
• To manage and control the service offers for the client to the agreed specification and to the agreed performance
• To actively seek and identify opportunities and innovation for business growth & development with focus on latest food trends and best practices.
• Responsible for HSE compliance within the catering services.
• Motivate, coach and train staff to perform to the highest standards and in line with Sodexo Policy.
• Ensure hospitality is produced to the highest possible standard and is delivered to the agreed specification.
• To manage and control the effective operation of the company shop.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A degree in Business Administration or any relevant field
• Culinary skills will be an aded advantage
• Must be able to work on weekends
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Decision making skills
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer services
• Good business and commercial acumen
• Strong leadership and motivating skills including the ability to build strong relationships with customers and staff
• The ability to think quickly, work in stressful circumstances and stay calm in a crisis
• Financial, budgeting and stock-taking skills
• Knowledge of food, food hygiene (including hazard analysis and critical control points) and food preparation.