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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join an exciting start-up in the luxury food industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of growing and managing operations in a food supply business, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the premium food market.

Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the caviar business, ensuring smooth production, logistics, and supply chain management.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to support business growth and expansion.
- Manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring high-quality sourcing and compliance with industry standards.
- Drive efficiency and cost-control initiatives across the operation, from procurement to distribution.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to align operational goals with business objectives.
- Implement systems and processes to track performance and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in operations management within the food supply industry, preferably in luxury or niche markets.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Ability to thrive in a start-up environment, with a hands-on approach to managing multiple aspects of the business.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven track record in operations management within the food supply industry, ideally with luxury or high-end products like caviar or seafood.
- Demonstrated success in scaling and growing a start-up or niche food business.
- Experience in supply chain management, including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
- Hands-on experience managing quality control and food safety standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Expertise in logistics and production management, ensuring the smooth flow of operations from sourcing to customer delivery.

Skills:
- Strategic planning and the ability to develop and implement operational strategies to support business growth and expansion.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, capable of building and managing a small, growing team in a dynamic start-up environment.
- Problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly address operational issues and develop efficient solutions.
- Knowledge of cost control and budgeting to optimize resources and drive profitability.
- Vendor management skills to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and partners, ensuring the highest quality of caviar.

Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with the flexibility to adapt to the fast-paced and evolving nature of a start-up business.
- High attention to detail, ensuring that all aspects of production and supply meet premium standards.
- A passion for luxury food products and a deep understanding of the challenges of sourcing and distributing high-quality ingredients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and finance teams.

Personal Fit:
- The ideal candidate will thrive in a start-up environment, showing initiative and the ability to manage multiple aspects of the business. They should also have a passion for luxury products, particularly food, and demonstrate a commitment to growing the business into a leading name in the caviar market.
- This candidate should bring a blend of operational expertise, leadership, and a hands-on approach to help drive the success of a growing caviar business.

Salary:
AED 20,000 to 40,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.

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