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Job description / Role
Facilities Manager - Property - Kuwait
The Property Division manages all aspects of Alshaya's 2,750+ store retail property portfolio for our 70+ brands across 19 countries. The property division is split into 3 areas, Real Estate, Project Management and Facilities Management (FM). The Division holds regular reviews on store performance and drives real estate portfolio maximisations to ensure it meets the company's and brands' expectations in regard to quality and profitability. With 425 new stores opened in 2014, and with 430 new stores and 200 refurbishments planned for 2015, the work is fast-paced and dynamic. The team structure is split by region, ensuring your exposure across a number of international blue chip brands.
As Facilities Manager you will be accountable for managing the facilities, maintenance and repairs for all F&B stores, warehouses and/or office facilities, owned, leased and/or operated Alshaya in your designated area of responsibility. You will appoint and manage contractors and suppliers to achieve facilities and maintenance work and be integral to new store openings. The role will be based out of Mahboula.
Specifically you will:
* Develop and manage programs to meet retail store service, equipment, maintenance and repair strategies
* Control the budget for facilities including projects and capital programs
* Lead projects related to retail service, equipment, maintenance, repairs and minor renovations
* Liaise closely with operations and retail property to ensure an effective service levels within the stores and other facilities within agreed budget.
Requirements
* Significant experience within facilities or project management with at least 5 years' working within the retail/F&B sector
* Degree educated preferably within a construction or related discipline
* The ability to lead and manage in a complex fast-paced and dynamic environment.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.