General Manager (Catering Company) Job at Elvaridah

At Elvaridah, 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 Company)

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director / CEO

Role Summary

• The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, operational efficiency, and profitability of the catering company.
• The role oversees event execution, kitchen operations, business development, financial performance, and team management.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement business growth strategies.
• Set revenue targets and performance goals.
• Identify market expansion opportunities.

Operational Oversight:

• Supervise kitchen operations, logistics, and event execution.
• Ensure quality control across all catering services.
• Oversee procurement, vendor management, and supply chain.

Financial Management:

• Prepare and manage annual budgets.
• Monitor cash flow, expenses, and profitability.
• Approve major expenditures and contracts.

Business Development & Client Relations:

• Build and maintain key corporate and private client relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and high-value deals.
• Oversee proposals and event costing.

Team Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and supervise departmental heads.
• Implement performance management systems.
• Foster accountability and productivity across teams.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee insurance, licenses, and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, or related fields
• 6 - 10 years of experience in catering/event management.
• Strong financial and operational management expertise.
• Proven leadership and business development track record.
• Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills.

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.