Country General Manager - Premium Casual - KSA
Quest Search & Selection
Saudi Arabia
About the Company Quest Search & Selection is working with an internationally renowned All-day dining concept (Food and Beverage) restaurant brand looking for an experienced Country General Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is a very popular expanding brand with an emphasis on specialty coffee and homemade specialties and having an Arabic speaker is essential to being a success in this role. Job Description: As the Country General Manager you must have the following: * Directly involved in the strategic development of the brand within the region. * Restaurant Operations, most recently in multi-unit management involved with a variety of brands/cuisines. * The ideal candidate should be truly passionate about the food and beverage industry as well as having thorough in-depth knowledge of the market. * Able to support and lead the expansion and critically operationally the openings of the new units. * From this knowledge being able to strive towards clarity, solutions and strategic decision making. Requirements for an Ideal Candidate (Country General Manager) * Ability to drive brand awareness and influence the Saudi Arabian market. * You would be responsible for operating the current brand in the highest manner and maintaining SOP's. * Experience with business development. * Must have been at a Director level for a premium casual dining company before. * Experience opening units in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC is paramount. * A big thinker with and ability to execute with precision. * You must have had experience working with a standalone restaurant group, with an all day dining concept with a focus on specialty coffee. * We would require a minimum of around 10 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry. * Natural leader and understanding of all aspects of the restaurant function. * Experience directly involved in Restaurant Operations, most recently in multi-unit management involved with a variety of quality brands and international cuisines. * Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, flexibility and ability to multi-task within a fast-moving environment. The Benefits This is a great opportunity with a thriving international business. An attractive salary package and benefits await the successful candidate. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for consideration of the role. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Requirements
Requirements for an Ideal Candidate (Country General Manager) * Ability to drive brand awareness and influence the Saudi Arabian market. * You would be responsible for operating the current brand in the highest manner and maintaining SOP's. * Experience with business development. * Must have been at a Director level for a premium casual dining company before. * Experience opening units in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC is paramount. * A big thinker with and ability to execute with precision. * You must have had experience working with a standalone restaurant group, with an all day dining concept with a focus on specialty coffee. * We would require a minimum of around 10 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry. * Natural leader and understanding of all aspects of the restaurant function. * Experience directly involved in Restaurant Operations, most recently in multi-unit management involved with a variety of quality brands and international cuisines. * Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, flexibility and ability to multi-task within a fast-moving environment. The Benefits This is a great opportunity with a thriving international business. An attractive salary package and benefits await the successful candidate. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for consideration of the role. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
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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Marketing Manager
Quest Search & Selection
Kuwait
Quest Search & Selection is looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager for a large concept value branded family store in Kuwait. They have a chain of stores in Kuwait with different categories such as womenswear, menswear, kidswear and home supplies. Your key role is to lead the Marketing department for their overall strategic and operational achievement. The responsibilities of the Marketing Manager within this retail business in Kuwait will include: * Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products; * Overall Brand Management of the company through PR, Media, launches and promotions and online initiatives. * Developing and managing all financial, employee engagement and guest satisfaction plans and actions; * Develop self and team's professional development platform through L&D and other channels. * Manage team's KPI's and keep them relevant to the business objectives for the year. * Explore feasibility of new locations/stores for the company in terms of scope of success and sales. * Participate in the identification of training and development initiatives for all employees and ensure continuous on-the-job training and other learning interventions for the employees within the department. * Perform and Assist management in any other tasks as required by business and requested by Management.
Requirements
* Minimum 5-7 years of proven marketing experience within the retail field. * Hands-on experience on launching marketing campaigns, using marketing channels to create qualitative - quantitative value for the brand. * In depth knowledge of Market Research methodology, consumer insight generation tools, brand health metrics, and levers to drive improvement; * Excellent communication and negotiation skills; * Strong organizational, leadership, and management skills The Benefits If you are a highly result-driven person looking to be part of an ever-growing organization, this could well be your next long-term role. Attractive package and an opportunity make significant changes awaits the successful candidate. We request that candidates apply with their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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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Beverage Manager
Quest Search & Selection
Doha, Qatar
Quest Search & Selection is looking for an experienced Beverage Manager to make a lasting impression in this stunning Hotel in Doha, Qatar. Experience in a quality 5* establishment is essential as well as having a good understanding of the Middle Eastern market. As the Beverage Manager you must have the following: • Effectively manage the beverage operations. • Overseeing multiple outlets • Maintaining consistent 5* standards • Positive and driven people that want to succeed will have the opportunity to progress within the business and train and inspire others.
Requirements
• You should be fast and efficient with a positive working attitude. • You should have excellent knowledge of cocktails, and be creatively driven to support the individual bar managers. • You should be able to establish engagement with the guests and the team and be responsible for guest satisfaction and quality of product. • Understanding of stock control - Monitoring, ordering and rotation. • You should naturally be a strong leader and want to push yourself to be able to learn and grow with the company. The Benefits Competitive package including basic salary, accommodation allowance, transport allowance, health insurance, yearly flight home, work visa We request that candidates apply with their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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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Master Barista
Quest Search & Selection
Saudi Arabia
Quest Search & Selection is looking for an innovative Master Barista to be part of a launching premium coffee house and retail business in Saudi Arabia. You will be mainly responsible for all aspects of the barista function, including training and development, supporting the Master roaster with end product innovation. International competitor level standards are to be expected. As a Master Barista for the premium coffee brand, your responsibilities will include: * Taking orders and managing cash transactions with customers * Grinding and brewing coffee beans both through traditional and specialty methods * Preparing and serving beverages and other menu items * Creating and organizing in-store merchandise. * Managing inventory and keeping track of supplier orders * Maintaining upkeep and cleanliness of equipment and barista work areas * Product innovation, development of recipes, hot and cold drink, and recipe manuals * Barista Training and coaching and development of training manuals * Respond to customer enquiries and engage in communication with respect to specialty coffee topics, recommended drinks and origins of coffee beans merchandized and served at store.
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience as barista, 2 years of which as specialty coffee barista or part of a specialty coffee operation. * Outgoing personality, approachable and social * Good English language skills both spoken and written * Team leader and able to work in a multicultural environment * Good knowledge of specialty coffee production processes, from harvesting up until cupping * Advanced brewing skills * Good knowledge about espresso and drip coffee essentials, bean characteristics and roast profiles * ADVANCED Latte art skills * International coffee competition standard The Benefits In reward for your hard work and success you can expect a competitive salary with benefits. If you feel you have what it takes to become part of this successful company, then please apply with an up to date CV. We request that candidates apply with their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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.
Apply Now