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Company Description VCC Gourmet, part of Vishesh Culinary Concepts, specializes in premium catering experiences for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and luxury gatherings. The team focuses on thoughtfully curated menus and elegant presentation to create memorable culinary experiences. Each event is crafted to delight guests, combining custom menus, impeccable service, and distinctive flavors. VCC Gourmet is driven by passion and attention to detail, partnering closely with clients to plan and deliver exceptional events.
Role Description The Business Development and Catering Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Kanpur. This role is responsible for generating new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and converting inquiries into confirmed events. Day-to-day tasks include meeting prospective clients, presenting catering solutions, creating proposals, and overseeing budgeting and pricing for events. The Manager will coordinate catering operations end-to-end, including menu planning with the culinary team, staffing and logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site execution to ensure service quality. The role also involves monitoring event performance, analyzing sales and operational data, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, guest satisfaction, and revenue growth.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data, event performance, and operational metrics, and to support data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience in operations management, including event logistics, staffing coordination, vendor management, and process optimization.
- Excellent communication skills for client interactions, negotiations, cross-functional coordination, and clear documentation of event requirements.
- Proficiency in budgeting, cost control, and pricing strategy to ensure profitable events and accurate financial planning.
- Proven sales abilities in business development, lead conversion, account management, and building long-term client partnerships.
- Experience in catering, hospitality, events, or food and beverage management is highly beneficial.
- Ability to work on-site during peak event hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple events and clients simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
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