General Manager - Casual Dining / F&B Concept

Quantum Search

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP397-243

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Newly created leadership role to take control and manage this successful casual dining restaurant brand. With multiple locations you will be responsible for reviewing the current business model and evaluate a new vision for the concept with a business plan & strategy for the owners which in turn you will oversee the rollout of new restaurant F&B concept throughout Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities:
- Brand Management of the casual dining concept including sales & profitability of each of the restaurants and the brand. Perform an analysis of the existing concept and provide the owners with a new strategy including restructuring the current business as required and setting a new vision
- People management - overseeing the multiple restaurant locations throughout Saudi Arabia
- Marketing of the brand - through a range of modern print, digital & Social media you will market the existing and new restaurants
- Strong leadership of your team and instilling a highly motivated work culture with a strong emphasis on customer service & sales / standards
- Identify and with the Director negotiate new sites for the opening of new restaurants
- Ensuring the brand standards are adhered to and exceeded
- Regular site visits to ensure the customer service experience is always at an exceptional standard
- Oversee the Health, safety & hygiene of each store and dealing with any complaints quickly and efficiently

Requirements

- Minimum of 10 years commercial experience in Casual Dining / Quick Service Retail / F&B / Hospitality at a strategic leadership level ie. General Manager, Operations Director, Managing Director level
- Extensive experience in managing F&B concepts, overseeing the expansion phase and setting direction for a brand are critical
- Good all round understanding of marketing, branding, finance & cost management and a creative thinker
- Strong financial & budget management experience, sales, profits, costs etc.
- Excellent leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and get the best out of your teams
- Well versed on modern Health & Safety rules and regulations both internationally & locally within the Gulf region
- A honest and dedicated approach to achieving sales targets & goals
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural work environment
- Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic preferred

About the Company

Quantum Search is a Dubai based Recruitment Consultancy established in 2008. Our vision is to deliver a high quality, timely and professional recruitment service across a number of key industry sectors in the middle management to executive boardroom levels with leading customers across the Middle East region. We make a firm commitment to all our clients, whether you are seeking staff or seeking a new career… we don’t distinguish on the quality of service commitment to you as our customer. “People first” is our commitment to you….

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Skills Recruited * General Management * Finance * Human Resources * Training Managers * Area Managers * Information Technology * Marketing & Public Relations * Leasing & Property Management * Project Manager / Retail Architect * Retail Buying * Merchandise Planning * Store Management * Visual Merchandisers * Brand Management

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