To manage and assume responsibilities for overall store success, ensuring these stores perform against set measurement standards, and that the team of people involved are properly managed, motivated, developed and empowered to perform their duties.
Job Responsibilities
Operations Leadership:
Responsible for driving store sales in the assigned area
Undertake sound financial management to ensure stores are profitable and stay within budget
Ensure compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelines in daily sales activities
Deal with problems that may arise in the store by providing creative and practical solutions
Prepare daily report to management detailing sales performance, stock movement, PNL on progress and issues.
Aid the management in decisions for expansion or acquisition
Ensure compliance to standards of procedures and food safety
Manage cost and follow up to resolve maintenance issues
Performance Management:
Identify training gaps and coordinate staff training (in conjunction with the Training and Development Manager)
Resolve staff and customer issues
Ensure the environment is a conducive and happy one for both staff and customers
Evaluate restaurant/area performance on sales metrics as well as provide clear communication on daily expectations and targets
Evaluate Individual Development plan with Area Managers
Provide coaching and support to all restaurant staff to deliver on the set KPIs for store/area
People Management:
Identify training gaps and coordinate staff training on operational processes to improve capability
Resolve staff and customer issues
Ensure the environment is a conducive and happy one for customers
Ensure quality assurance of work performed by staff
Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Operations Manager
Ensure employee satisfaction at work through implementation and execution of all HR policies within the area
Job Requirements
A good First Degree in Food and Hospitality, Business Administration or related areas
Possession of a Master’s degree in Business Administration or related degree is an added advantage
Membership of the Hospitality Professional Certification – HORECAB, or any other relevant hospitality certification
5-6 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the QSR/FMCG sector
Knowledge of Financial Management
Knowledge of Performance management
Knowledge of applicable legislations, as well as policies and procedures in the food industry
Demonstrates knowledge in Health and Food Safety
Job Requirements:
Area manager, Communication skills, health and food, problem solving skill, sales management strategies.