Event and Catering Manager at Eat ‘N’ Go Limited

Eat ‘N’ Go Limited is a restaurant group on a mission to become the premier food operator in Africa. So far, our growing family consists of three international brands, Domino’s Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery & Pinkberry. Eat ‘N’ Go limited officially started operation in August 2012 with the premier store at 4, Saka Tinubu Victoria Island, Lagos. Today, Eat N’ Go has about 100 stores (outlet) across Nigeria and still growing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Event and Catering Manager

• Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
• Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Pursuing new and repeat catering/events business opportunities that fit the catering sales parameters.
• Booking, selling, planning and coordinating all special social events while assuring the highest level of customer service.
• Assisting in the development of catering & event menus and pricing.
• Discussing contract requirements with customers
• Estimate food needs, place orders with stores, and schedule the delivery of food and supplies.
• Generating revenue, establishing new accounts, monitoring booking space, booking repeat business while keeping quality consistently high, conducting catering sales presentations and catering sales calls also falls under the purview of the role.
• Establishing a strong networking presence with potential clients and events management contacts across the country.
• Preparing project profit & loss statements.
• Preparing potential client proposals.

Qualifications
Experience / Education Required:

• Diploma or College Degree is preferred. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel / Restaurant Management is desirable. A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative.
• Knowledge of computers (MS Word, Excel).
• Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.
• Leadership experience in fine dining or catering services required.

Personal Requirements:

• Track record of developing long term relationships.
• Must be capable to bring new business to the Company.
• Knowledge of various catering sectors i.e. camps, industries, corporate, educational, social, etc.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.