Company Description Park Elanza is a luxury hospitality brand with iconic properties in Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, and Hosur, known for timeless elegance and refined service. The hotels offer distinctive experiences such as rooftop infinity pools and curated dining, designed for guests who seek the extraordinary.

Every stay is carefully tailored to deliver comfort, indulgence, and memorable moments. Park Elanza’s commitment to excellence is reflected in attention to detail, creating an environment where luxury is consistently celebrated and elevated.

Role Description The Outdoor Catering Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing outdoor catering events for Park Elanza Hotels, ensuring a seamless and high-quality guest experience. This full-time, on-site role is based in Chennai and involves managing event logistics, menus, staffing, vendor coordination, and on-the-day operations.

The manager will collaborate with culinary and service teams to design bespoke catering offerings that align with the brand’s luxury standards. Daily tasks include meeting clients, preparing proposals and cost estimates, overseeing setup and teardown, monitoring food quality and presentation, and ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards. The role also includes tracking budgets, maintaining inventory related to outdoor catering, managing feedback,



and continuously improving processes to support revenue growth and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

- Experience in outdoor catering, banquet operations, or event management, preferably within upscale hotels or hospitality environments.
- Strong skills in client relationship management, including understanding client needs, presenting proposals, and handling inquiries and feedback.
- Demonstrated ability in operational planning and coordination, including scheduling, logistics, resource allocation, and on-site supervision.
- Knowledge of food and beverage service standards, menu planning, and basic cost control principles for catering operations.
- Proficiency in team leadership, with the ability to train, motivate, and manage service staff during events.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English; proficiency in local languages is an advantage.
- Solid organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple events and deadlines.
- Understanding of health, safety, and hygiene regulations applicable to food handling and outdoor event setups.
- Comfort with using basic office software and event management tools for scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
- Diploma or degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may substitute formal education.

📌 Outdoor catering manager (Chennai)
🏢 The Park Elanza Hotels
📍 Chennai