Job DescriptionGeneral Manager

Company: Oakstreet Events
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 8–12 Years
Industry: Wedding Planning, Event Management, Hospitality & Luxury Services

About Oakstreet Events

Oakstreet Events is a premium wedding planning and event management company specializing in luxury weddings, destination weddings, and bespoke celebrations. We are seeking an experienced, result-oriented General Manager to lead our Kochi operations, drive business performance, and ensure operational excellence.

Role Overview

The General Manager will be responsible for the overall management of Oakstreet Events' Kochi operations, including business development, sales supervision, event execution, financial control, team leadership, vendor management, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should be a strong leader with commercial acumen, excellent organizational capabilities, and the ability to independently manage day-to-day business operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Operations Management

- Oversee and manage the company's daily operations across all departments.
- Ensure seamless coordination between sales, planning, production, procurement, warehouse, and accounts.
- Establish and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor operational efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
- Ensure timely execution of all projects and business commitments.

2. Financial Management & Profitability

- Monitor event-wise budgets, expenses, and profitability.
- Implement effective cost-control measures.
- Review vendor quotations, purchase orders, and project expenses.
- Coordinate with the accounts department to ensure timely customer collections and vendor payments.
- Monitor operational cash-flow requirements.




- Prepare and present periodic business performance reports to management.

3. Sales & Business Development

- Supervise the sales pipeline, customer enquiries, and booking conversions.
- Monitor sales targets and team performance.
- Support negotiations and closure of high-value contracts.
- Develop strategic relationships with venues, vendors, and business partners.
- Identify opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion within the assigned territory.

4. Event Planning & Execution

- Oversee the planning and execution of multiple weddings and events simultaneously.
- Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and timelines.
- Supervise wedding planners, production teams, and external service providers.
- Conduct pre-event planning reviews and post-event performance evaluations.
- Handle critical operational challenges and customer escalations.

5. Team Leadership & Human Resource Management

- Lead, mentor, and manage departmental teams.
- Establish individual responsibilities, performance targets, and accountability systems.
- Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
- Monitor employee productivity, attendance, and discipline.
- Identify recruitment, training, and workforce development requirements.
- Foster a professional, collaborative, and performance-driven work setting.

6. Vendor & Procurement Management

- Develop and maintain reliable vendor relationships.
- Negotiate competitive commercial terms while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitor procurement efficiency, material utilization, and inventory management.
- Evaluate vendor performance, delivery time

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

- Management: 8 years (Required)

Language:

- English, Malayalam ,Hindi (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 General Manager (Kochi)
🏢 Oakstreet Events
📍 Kochi