Job For Outdoor Catering Manager In A Reputable Quick Service Outlet

⏲ Aug 1, 2018, 5:56 PM
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Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client, a Quick Service Outlet chain with over 25 years of experience in providing rich pastries, Nigerian and continental dishes for the family. Due to internal expansion; they are looking to hire a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below: Job Title: Outdoor Catering Manager Location: Lagos Job Responsibilities

Knows enough about the event to direct diners to the restroom and points of interest
Loads a truck with food, cooking appliances, and decor
Drives a truck to and from various job sites
Works during the breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours
Makes sure food supplies are kept stocked
Cleans up food spills and keeps the service area presentable
Washes dishes
Throws out trash
Keeps a record of broken or missing equipment, dishes, and cutlery and informs management of required replacements
Accepts payments for food and drink and counts out change, unless the service is already paid for in full
Maintains an excellent customer-service based attitude and always tries to provide for the diner
Prepares food either by heating it up or cooking it to order using portable cooking appliances (grills, fryers, hot plates, etc.)
Furnishes the food service area with tables and chairs
Lays out tablecloths, dishes, and cutlery
Decorates the food service area (putting flower vases on tables, sprinkling glitter on tablecloths, etc.)
Shows diners to their seats (if there is a seating arrangement)
Serves diners food
Answers questions about the food
Knows the ingredients in the food and whether each dish is vegetarian, can trigger allergic reactions, or satisfies other dietary restrictions

Job Requirement

Education: A degree in Catering/Culinary Management or Hospitality Management
Experience: Minimum of five (6) years’ work experience in similar industry.

Competency Profile:

Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems
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
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Decision making skills
Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer services