Job Vacancy at a Quick Service Outlet Chain - Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Job Summary

• The Business Manager- Premium Chef will be well-versed in all matters business.
• They will be a competent leader able to provide guidance that enhances performance in a manner which incorporates the company’s vision and culture.
• The goal will be to ensure the profitability of our company’s activities to drive sustainable development and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals
• Ensure that the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities (e.g. people, material, equipment etc.)
• Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity
• Overall responsibility for the kitchen’s daily operations.
• Liaising with the relevant companies for food orders.
• Creating new dishes and menus.
• Interviewing and hiring new staff.
• Maintaining/raising the food’s profit margins for your employer.
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels.
• Ensuring correct stock rotation procedures are followed.
• Implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Estimating costs and ensuring all purchases come within budget.
• Taking care of the kitchen’s accounts and creating a work roster.

Man Specification

• Education: Bachelor’s Degrees in Marketing or other related courses.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ related work experience
• Should have Chef experience

Additional Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must have an excellent knowledge of foodservice and generating revenue through new sales prospecting and client development.
• Significant experience of new business development within the food industry.
• Experience of developing cost proposals and writing tender documents.
• Experience of presenting at tender presentations.
• Proven track record of selling and achieving a sales target.
• Thorough understanding of the bid, tender and decision making process.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• An understanding of contract legislation would also be an advantage.
• Demonstrate a total passion for food and service, including an understanding of a range of food trends and insights.