Business Manager (3) - Central Kitchen Job ID: 159

Job Details:
Recognised as the leading and most influential retailing franchisee in the region the company is currently looking to expand its QSR operations in the Middle East and are looking for a Business Manager - Central Kitchen) to deliver exceptional process, operations and production; a confident communicator, passionate about delivering exceptional customer service within a branded environment with a track record of coaching & developing teams.

Today the Casual Dining Division of Alshaya includes renowned brands such as Dean & Deluca, Le Pain Quotidien, Sarai, Asha's, The Gaucho Grill, Pizza Express, Totally Fish, Al Forno, Thai Chi, Noodle Factory, Meias, Nolita Pizza, Dondurma, IZ Juice, Santoor, Shangai Express etc

Reporting to the Vice President - Casual Dining and based in Alshaya's Head Office in Kuwait, the retained candidate will be given the mandate to successfully develop this essential core business.

Job Summary

To review performance of the central kitchen delivering brand objectives and standards, adapting to business and brand requirements/
To manage delivery of optimum ongoing sales and cost performance
To maintain brand / partner relationships
To be responsible for delivery of product quality and efficiencies to ensure cost control.
To provide team development and leadership
To be responsible for team succession planning
To share best practices and ensure that they are rolled out in all key performance areas of operations
To be fully accountable for the P&L delivery


Minimum Professional Experience
10-15 years gained in dining (including a minimum of 5 years in management positions) - passionate for food
Previous background in fine/casual/QSR dining operations and central kitchen management
Preferably with some multi-national experience

Education
A Business Administration Degree would be appreciated (not compulsory) experience prevails
Others/Soft Skills
Proven track record in delivering success through team work
Excellent communicator
Commercially astute and profit driven
"Driven" Mindset
Strong Casual Dining knowledge
Results Focused
"Can Do" attitude

Package is market leading and progressional opportunity is excellent.  


Country: Kuwait Region: Any Region
Apply for this Job
 

Latest News From The Retail Bulletin

  • The Multichannel Retail Summit 2011

    Following on from last year's highly successful inaugural summit, The Retail Bulletin has launched their 2011 event, moving to a bigger venue and central London location.

    more...
  • Business group predicts decline in GDP growth

    UK gross domestic product (GDP) will grow to 2.2% in 2011 but will decline in the medium-term, the British Chamber of Commerce has predicted.

    more...
  • Retailers reveal need for channel diversification

    Mobile Commerce (M-commerce) is the number one channel retailers expect to enter over the next three years.

    more...
  • Latest Jobs

      • Recruitment Manager - Kuwait

        My client is currently looking for a proactive and dynamic Recruitment Managerwith great passion for

        more...

        Operations Director - Kuwait - Alshaya

        Director of Operations M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for ove

        more...

        Head of Real Estate - Europe

        Role Responsibilities: -Actively developing a strategic Real Estate Roadmap for WE in close liaison

        more...
      • General Store Manager - Arabic fluent

        Positions available to Arabic nationals only.I am looking for current food retail supermarket / hy

        more...

        Retail Operations Director - Dubai

         A great opportunity to join a growth franchise retailer who have already launched and delivere

        more...

        Technical Development Director - Retail - Riyadh

        LEADING RETAIL GROUPCo-ordinate with the Departments of marketing, sales management, operations an

        more...
      • Marketing Director - Retail - Riyadh

        LEADING GROUP - RETAIL EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES ONLY NEED APPLYDevelop marketing strategies to achie

        more...

        Warehouse Director - Retail

        Leading Diverse Group based in Riyadh.Overseeing all activities of the warehouses receipt, storage

        more...

        Logistics Director - Retail

        Leading Group / Retail and a diverse portfolio in other sectors.Riyadh based.• Supervising

        more...
      • Fashion - Department Manager

        The profile of the candidate has to be someone from a luxury brand. Someone with a fashion backgroun

        more...
    •  
    • View All Jobs
    • Candidate Register
    • Client Register
    • Member Login
    • Contact Us