Senior Project Manager - Kemola Restaurant & Lounge

About Kemola Restaurant and Lounge
Kemola Restaurant and Lounge Limited operates a premium restaurant and lounge
offering African, Nigerian, and Caribbean cuisine alongside catering services, private
events, corporate functions, and entertainment-led experiences. The business is
currently expanding its catering operations, community partnerships, and corporate
event services while developing additional branches and new service offerings.
To support this expansion, Kemola Restaurant and Lounge requires a Project
Manager to coordinate business development projects, event service expansion, and
strategic growth initiatives across the organisation.
Role Purpose
The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering
strategic projects related to business expansion, corporate events, catering
development, and partnership initiatives.The role focuses on project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting,
ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the
company's growth objectives.
This role is strategic and analytical in nature and does not involve day-to-day
restaurant supervision or operational service management.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination

• Plan, organise, and coordinate business development and event-related
  projects across the organisation.
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for new
  business initiatives.
• Develop project plans and ensure projects are delivered within agreed
  deadlines and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities between management, marketing support,
  suppliers, and external partners.
  Business Expansion Projects
• Support projects related to the expansion of catering services, corporate
  events, and community partnerships.
• Coordinate feasibility assessments for potential new locations, services, or
  partnerships.
• Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with company growth
  objectives.
  Stakeholder & Client Coordination
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, event organisers, and
  commercial partners involved in project delivery.
• Facilitate communication between management and project stakeholders to
  ensure smooth project implementation.
• Coordinate project meetings, updates, and reporting.
  Project Monitoring & Reporting
• Track project performance against timelines, budgets, and key milestones.
• Prepare project progress reports and provide recommendations to senior
  management.
• Identify risks, challenges, or delays and propose mitigation strategies.
  Commercial & Strategic Analysis
• Support data analysis related to event bookings, catering demand, and
  market opportunities.
• Assist management in evaluating project outcomes and future expansion
  opportunities.
• Provide structured insights to support long-term growth planning.
  The Ideal Candidate
• Minimum 2 years experience in project management, project coordination, or
  strategic business initiatives.• Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple
  projects simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating stakeholders, timelines, and project deliverables.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently within a hybrid working environment.
  Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Project Management, Finance,
  Marketing, or related field.
• Professional certification or training in Project Management (e.g., PRINCE2,
  PMP or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Right to work in the UK.
• DBS clearance may be required for certain external events or partnerships.
  Benefits
• Salary: £39,000 per annum
• Pension auto-enrolment
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Career development opportunities within a growing hospitality and events
  organisation
  Why This Role Is Required
  As Kemola Restaurant and Lounge continues expanding its catering operations,
  corporate events, and community partnerships, the business requires a dedicated
  Project Manager to coordinate and manage key strategic initiatives.
  This role ensures that expansion projects, event development initiatives, and
  partnership programmes are planned and delivered effectively, while allowing
  operational managers to focus on day-to-day service delivery.