Regional Food and Beverage Manager - IKEA

Job description / Role

Regional Food and Beverage Manager - IKEA - DFC

Reporting directly to the Senior GM IKEA, you will be responsible for the following:
- Ensuring that systems and methods stated in IKEA Concept Documentation are implemented in the Restaurant, Swedish food market, Bistro and co-workers restaurant
- Together with the Communication & Interior Design Manager securing that the IKEA store provides a range presentation in the Restaurant, Swedish food market and Bistro areas
- Applying sales methods in accordance with the Food & Beverages and Customer Service the 'IKEA way' manual
- Ensuring the implementation of the sales objectives defined in the IKEA Food & Beverage sales budget
- Setting standards for the store operating procedures in the Restaurant, Swedish food market, Bistro and co-workers restaurant areas
- Staying in contact with the international guidelines provided by IKEA Food Services regarding range and supplier set up
- Ensuring that the health and safety of visitors and co-workers meets all local standards and regulations and exceeds to the HACCAP standards
- Developing the annual business plan with the store management team in regards to your own department and areas of responsibility
- Ensuring that all IKEA Food & Beverages co-workers are properly trained
- Contributing to the planning, execution and follow-up of the stores commercial calendar
- Setting prices on products, budgeting, sales results, operational costs, operational results and follow-up of all IKEA Food & Beverages in the store
- Maintaining basic knowledge of the local restaurant market and in-depth knowledge of the competition on the market

Requirements

- A minimum of 5-7 years food service management experience preferably in a high volume business
- Strong interest and knowledge of the food service industry
- University degree in hotel, restaurant, tourism or business administration and proven leadership abilities from successful experience of retail management or, from experience of being a multi-unit food service manager
- Ability to speak and understand verbal and written English at Business level
- Ability to read and analyze KPI's and Profit and Loss Statements
- Advance Computer literacy
- Strategic, analytical and tactical abilities
- Customer focus
- Highly developed networking skills
- Proven leadership abilities
- Ability to motivate and develop the subordinates

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.