Business Manager - Premium Dining

Job description / Role

Instantly recognisable, global food retail brand requires a Business Manager to oversee the strategy implementation of two new geographic locations within MENA region.

This role would best suit someone currently working within a senior operations position within a full service & complex environment, who is looking to take that next step in their career and become a brand or business manager.

Our client sees a huge opportunity within their food division. They are committed to its success and want to bring in the right candidate who can really add strategic, operational and intellectual value. If this role interests you and you would like to embark on an exciting international career, do not hesitate to apply for this Business Manager position today!

Requirements

In order to become the Business Manager of this hugely successful brand you must be able to demonstrate strong strategic and business planning skills as well as exceptional P&L management.

In addition we are looking for someone with a historically successful operations background and ideally within a full service/ full kitchen environment which held a complex menu offering.

As this role will be very hands-on our client expects the Business Manager to spend a significant amount of time leading by example and across several markets. You will naturally diffuse strong people management & communication skills and present the ability to identify talent within high performing teams. Experience within identifying and hiring successful teams, mentoring and leading them through challenging yet rewarding training is critical to this appointment.

Underpinning all of this you will hold a high level of business acumen within multi cultural environments, coupled with the ability to drive all areas of operations to new heights. We require someone to spearhead and drive the overall brand strategy into these new markets and oversee there success.

Our client has secured the only international rights for this hugely successful and massively popular restaurant brand. Already they are breaking records and winning awards and have an operational footprint across several geographies within the MENA region. Due to their phenomenal success the brand has an extensive new opening strategy with two new locations already secured and possibilities for this role to oversee an exciting third location within the not to distant future.

The culture of our client is to recognise and reward both individual and group achievements and working within this brand you will undoubtedly be in the best position to earn maximum remuneration. They have excellent salary packages including significant bonus and benefits rewards. Included within this role is assistance with childrens private schooling for any candidate who may require this

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.