Project and Development Manager at UAC Restaurants Limited

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the  design /development of new Restaurants within and outside the Country in accordance with the brand specifications and renovation of existing ones in line with company approved specifications
• Regularly review equipment list by working closely with vendors/suppliers to procure updated and efficient equipment for restaurants
• Participate actively in the acquisition of sites for the citing of restaurants in line with the company`s strategy.
• Identify prospective franchisee and initiate the process of admitting new franchisee.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Ensure cost-effectiveness in construction and refurbishment of new and existing Restaurants
• Ensure that the construction works in each restaurants are carried out to the respective brands standards and specifications
• Work with other team members to ensuring that sufficient site bank is made available for future expansion programme
• Sourcing for the most economic and efficient equipment for restaurants
• Build and manage relationships with service providers to ensure reliability of services at post contract stages
• Develop regional consulting team to supervise and monitor new construction and revamp work
• Populate existing vendors data base to support construction, revamp and repair of major equipment
• Manage/support the franchise portfolio valuation process
• Liaise with government functionaries both state and local government to ensure compliance mostly in the areas of obtaining various regulated premises such as;
• Trade Permit
• Food Regulated Premises
• Car Park Permit
• Radio and Television License
• LASAA Permit (Wall Sign and Wall Drape)
• Manage the development and execution of franchise sales strategy.
• Verify and evaluate new franchise application to ensure necessary application is completed.

Qualification and Requirements: 

• HND or BSC degree in relevant discipline
• MBA an added advantage
• A minimum of 8- 10 years post-graduation experience in Management
• Corporate Membership of Nigerian Society of Engineers and COREN, PMI/PMP Certification
• Ability to relate with people of diverse background 
• A talented, self-motivated team player and creative person
• Must be result oriented with high level of self-confidence and assertiveness