JOB SUMMARY

CITAM Ventures Limited seeks to recruit a born-again Christian who is experienced and self-motivated to fill the position of a Catering Supervisor whose responsibility will be to oversee all catering activities and ensure that production and service of food and beverage is efficiently carried out.

The position reports to the Business Development Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and coordinating all aspects of food production and service.
• Support marketing of catering services to internal and external clients and develop creative ideas to increase external revenue
• Ensure value for money across procurement, food sales and function quotations through accurate costing of food ingredients, portions and overall menu offerings.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards in the unit.
• Facilitate processing of LPOs (local purchase orders) and ensure timely delivery of Supplier invoices and avoid unwarranted payment delays.
• Prepare income and expenditure reports, maintain kitchen inventory, and maintain a proper record keeping system for easy retrieval and sustenance of the institutional memory.
• Inform and recommend the required catering equipment to ensure smooth running of catering operations and ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure ordering, receiving, storage and issuing procedures for all catering items are properly carried out.
• Develop and provide well-balanced, nutritious and appealing menus tailored to the needs of functions and customers, while ensuring timely, efficient and high-quality service delivery..
• Implement effective communication channels and co-ordination among the staff through periodical meetings.
• Ensure adherence to ISO and other recognized standards.
• Implement special projects as may be authorized by supervising authority.

Requirements

• Must be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of faith.
• A degree in Hospitality management with 6 years’ experience or Diploma in Food production and service with over 8 years of experience both from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in a similar establishment.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including night duty, weekends, or holidays, where applicable.
• Creatively minded, analytical, good at thinking ‘outside the box’, organized
• Business savvy and innovative with an eye for new opportunities
• IT competence with good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Problem solving skills.
• Team leader

• Planning and coordinating all aspects of food production and service.
• Support marketing of catering services to internal and external clients and develop creative ideas to increase external revenue
• Ensure value for money across procurement, food sales and function quotations through accurate costing of food ingredients, portions and overall menu offerings.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards in the unit.
• Facilitate processing of LPOs (local purchase orders) and ensure timely delivery of Supplier invoices and avoid unwarranted payment delays.
• Prepare income and expenditure reports, maintain kitchen inventory, and maintain a proper record keeping system for easy retrieval and sustenance of the institutional memory.
• Inform and recommend the required catering equipment to ensure smooth running of catering operations and ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure ordering, receiving, storage and issuing procedures for all catering items are properly carried out.
• Develop and provide well-balanced, nutritious and appealing menus tailored to the needs of functions and customers, while ensuring timely, efficient and high-quality service delivery..
• Implement effective communication channels and co-ordination among the staff through periodical meetings.
• Ensure adherence to ISO and other recognized standards.
• Implement special projects as may be authorized by supervising authority.

• Creatively minded
• Analytical
• Good at thinking ‘outside the box’
• Organized
• Business savvy
• Innovative
• IT competence
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Problem solving skills
• Team leader

• Must be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of faith.
• A degree in Hospitality management with 6 years’ experience or Diploma in Food production and service with over 8 years of experience both from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in a similar establishment.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including night duty, weekends, or holidays, where applicable.