Grocery Manager

Company Description The Food Affairs by Sarita Bazaz is a luxury vegetarian catering brand that has been crafting bespoke dining experiences since 1993. With over three decades of expertise, the team designs refined culinary journeys for weddings, destination events, corporate functions, and private gatherings in India and abroad. Led by Sarita Bazaz, the brand combines culinary heritage, contemporary innovation, global flavors, and meticulous presentation. The focus is on thoughtfully curated menus, immersive food experiences, and seamless event execution. The Food Affairs is driven by a commitment to exceptional hospitality, creating memorable moments through culinary craftsmanship.
Role Description The Grocery Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Delhi, responsible for overseeing all grocery operations supporting The Food Affairs’ catering and event requirements. The role includes managing daily procurement of vegetarian ingredients, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining accurate stock levels to ensure timely availability for events. The Grocery Manager supervises store staff, organizes merchandise, maintains cleanliness and safety standards, and ensures quality and freshness of all products. This role also involves monitoring sales and wastage, negotiating with vendors, and optimizing inventory to align with menu and event schedules. The Grocery Manager collaborates closely with the culinary and operations teams to meet event timelines, uphold brand standards, and deliver reliable service to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills to support internal teams and external partners, with a focus on responsiveness and reliability.
• Effective communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to coordinate with vendors, staff, and event teams.
• Experience in supermarket or grocery management, including knowledge of product categories, merchandising, and store operations.
• Sales and basic commercial acumen to manage pricing, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization aligned with business goals.
• Inventory control skills, including stock monitoring, ordering, loss prevention, and use of inventory management tools or software.
• Proven experience in food retail, catering supply, or hospitality operations; prior experience with premium or luxury brands is an advantage.
• Ability to lead and train team members, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain a high-performance work environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel or inventory systems for tracking stock, orders, and reports.
• Minimum of a high school diploma; a degree or certificate in retail management, hospitality, or business is preferred.