Event Manager

Talasha has been mandated to hire a Events & Catering Manager for a newly established catering business. This gourmet foods brand has been in the industry since 2018 and is expanding into outdoor catering.ResponsibilitiesSet up the outdoor catering vertical from scratch for the brandVendor Management - Select, negotiate with and on board suitable vendors for all the requirements of catering - crockery, cutlery,food ingredients, staff uniform, etcStaff Hiring & Management - Engage & employ agencies that provide temporary service staff, hire manpower and train them end-to-end on client facing rolesInventory & Logistics management - Create SOPs for optimal inventory management, order logging & order flow management. Coordinate end to end logistics of outdoor catering events from start to event wrap upEvents execution - Lead the team end to end on executing the event from logistics, staffing, food delivery to service and guest relationsMenu Planning - collaborate with the chefs to plan & innovate the menu & offerings on a regular basis Client POC - Be the face of the brand in all client interactions from securing the event catering to crisis management to guest relationsGood to Have -Hospitality Management GraduateAt least 3 years experience in F&B/Catering Operations - vendor management, staff management, logistics, inventory, etcPreferably from events or wedding planning or hospitality backgroundCommunication skills & fluent in English and HindiCTC - Up to Rs. 7.5 Lakhs (basis last drawn)Location - Hebbal, Bangalore