General Manager Catering, Events or Hospitality Job at Elvaridah Limited

At Elvaridah Limited, we emphasize on the critical matters and prospects of organizations such as business growth, strategy, planning, marketing, structure, and people management across different industries. We help companies focus on the growth of their businesses while aligning costs with strategy. With our all-inclusive approach and expertise, we capture values across the boundaries of any organization. Elvaridah focuses on optimizing all the different parts of a business as a unit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager Catering, Events or Hospitality
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Hospitality / Catering / Events Management

Job Summary

• The General Manager will oversee the overall operations, profitability, and strategic growth of the catering, restaurant, and events business.
• The role is responsible for ensuring exceptional service delivery, efficient operational management, revenue growth, and brand excellence across all business units.
• The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership while maintaining high hospitality standards and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Management:

• Oversee daily operations of catering services, restaurant activities, and event executions.
• Ensure seamless coordination between kitchen, service, logistics, and events teams.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and enforce operational policies, SOPs, and service standards.

Business & Revenue Growth:

• Drive revenue generation through strategic planning and business development initiatives.
• Identify new catering and event opportunities, partnerships, and corporate clients.
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to increase profitability.
• Oversee pricing strategies, cost control, and revenue optimization.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, supervise, and motivate department heads and operational teams.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to maintain service excellence.
• Conduct performance evaluations and ensure accountability across departments.
• Foster a positive, high-performance workplace culture.

Financial Management:

• Prepare and manage operational budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor expenses, food cost, and operational costs to ensure profitability.
• Review financial reports, cash flow, and revenue performance regularly.
• Work closely with the accounting team on financial controls and reporting.

Event & Client Management:

• Oversee planning and execution of corporate and social events.
• Maintain relationships with key clients and ensure exceptional event experiences.
• Handle escalated client concerns and ensure service recovery where necessary.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality execution of all catering events.

Inventory & Vendor Management:

• Supervise procurement, inventory control, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure efficient stock management for food, beverages, and equipment.
• Negotiate with suppliers to maintain quality while controlling costs.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Maintain operational risk management and quality assurance standards.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and hospitality best practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in hospitality, catering, or restaurant operations.
• At least 2 years in a senior leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of catering operations, restaurant management, and event coordination.
• Proven experience managing budgets and driving business growth.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Financial & Business Management
• Customer Experience Management
• Event Operations Management
• Team Leadership & Staff Development
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.

Salary 
N200,000 monthly + commission

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elvaridah.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.