Inspiration Center Manager

Description

• The purpose of the centre is to offer a professional space for training and education on professional cooking / baking techniques, SME upliftment, a venue for functions (birthdays, team buildings etc.), product development (internal), hospitality and catering
• The position requires a dynamic individual to plan and organise events , run a smooth operation of the Center and being responsible for catering, running the daily Lunch Deck as well as facilitate cooking classes, whilst promoting Namib Mills / Namib Poultry products

Duties

• Events coordinating (Budgets, event detail, vendor negotiations, communication, site management)
• Catering (supplying meals, catering contracts, menu’s sourcing of ingredients, transport & collection of catering)
• Product development in conjunction with Brand & Product innovation team – food photography & aesthetics
• Training – Developing training opportunities for suppliers within the food industry and provide training and workshops to suppliers within the industry needs
• Administration in conjunction with the Marketing (Reporting, budgets, meetings, correspondence & databases
• Plan, Co-ordinate, execute and manage all elements of the Inspiration Center and Marketing of the center (social media / website)

Requisites

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) with Relevant Diploma/Degree in Hotel/Hospitality industry
• Chef experience will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 Years experience is preferred in progressing event/catering management
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a senior role in an Event/Catering environment
• Namibian citizen
• Valid driver’s licence (Code B)
• Excellent mastering of the Microsoft suite
• Previous experience on Samba POS will be an advantage
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills (verbal & written)
• Excellent and professional presentation skills
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and administrative skills

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• The Company offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits which are market related
• Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer
• Previously Disadvantaged Namibians (PDN) and women are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified Copies of Qualifications and Identification Documents (ID)

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to Human Resources at hr2@namibmills.com.na (not larger than 2MB) with the Subject line “NMM11012024– Inspiration Center Manager”
• Only applications with this subject line will be considered
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na