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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