Catering Manager Job at West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE)

WAVE is solving what is arguably the biggest challenge on the continent: youth unemployment. In West Africa, 40-85% of youth, more than 50 million, are either unemployed or underemployed. Meanwhile, job creation in the region is on the rise. The disconnect between work-ready youth and the employment market must be bridged.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Catering Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities 

• Gather customer requirements (like number of guests and event dates)
• Plan food and beverage menus considering clients’ preferences and special requests .
• Determine requirements in ingredients and set portions
• Schedule staff shifts
• Train and manage wait staff and kitchen personnel
• Oversee food prep and customer service
• Report on expenses
• Manage stock and place orders as needed
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Requirements

• Work experience as a Catering Manager or similar role
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Hands-on experience with creating menus from scratch
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Customer service attitude
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances
• Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays
• Certification in hospitality or culinary management is a plus

Pay
N200,000.00 per month

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitments@waveacademies.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.