Le Bon Marché Event Catering Project Manager

Paris • France

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

La Grande Epicerie de Paris, a prestigious establishment founded in 1923, is renowned for its exquisite selection and creativity, offering a unique and gourmet client experience. As a subsidiary of Le Bon Marché, part of the esteemed LVMH group, it employs nearly 600 individuals dedicated to providing a luxurious array of over 30,000 quality products.

1. Define and clarify client requests for events.
2. Coordinate with suppliers for culinary services, equipment rental, service staff, decoration, and other needs.
3. Initiate orders with internal and external suppliers following client approval, adhering to deadlines.
4. Communicate event details to service providers in advance.
5. Oversee the event execution to ensure alignment with client expectations and implement corrective measures if necessary.
6. Conduct debriefings with service providers and clients post-event.
7. Manage the administrative follow-up, including event billing and supplier invoicing.
8. Monitor event profitability, including expenses and revenue.
9. Research new service providers and development opportunities for the event catering service.
10. Explore culinary, CSR, and scenographic trends in the event catering market.
11. Collaborate with laboratories to create new seasonal menus.

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Business School with a specialization in hospitality/catering or equivalent university degree.
2. Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, ideally in the food or catering industry.

1. Strong knowledge of food products and culinary trends.
2. Excellent interpersonal and relational skills with a strong client focus.
3. Proactive with the ability to respond swiftly to unforeseen situations.
4. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
6. Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
7. Innovative thinking and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Minimum of 3 years in project management, preferably within the food or catering sector.

Bachelor's degree in Business with a specialization in hospitality or catering.

The position offers a hybrid working mode, allowing for a flexible work-life balance.

Le Bon Marché is committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing and valuing all talents. The workplace culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, aligning with the prestigious standards of the LVMH group.