General Manager – Catering

The CompanyA large catering company operating in the Middle East. The PositionThe General Manager is responsible for managing the company’s contract catering, kitchen equipment and wholesale operations to private and government sectors. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 4 years senior management experience, with strong exposure to sales, marketing and tendering for different types of contracts. Public relations with clients are an essential function as well as experience in a broad range of food and beverage operations; this should include quality assurance and the management of a multi-cultural workforce.

This is a full-time on-site role overseeing the day-to-day operations of an established catering company, including managing staff, ensuring quality service delivery, developing business strategies, and maintaining client relationships in Bahrain. Job Description: Mature professional with previous experience in the contract catering industry. Minimum of 4 years in a senior management position. Sales and marketing experience, ability to increase market share. Tendering for different types of industrial catering contracts and other FM contracts. Experience in managing a central kitchen capable of producing 4000+ meals per day. Knowledge of food and beverage operations for special functions.

Experience in dealing with clients from different industrial, educational and health care sectors. Ability to manage a workforce of 200+ employees of different nationalities. Experience with quality assurance of food service operations. Ability to identify sales opportunities, and monitor such progress. Financially smart from an accounting perspective and operationally. Ability to identify alternative sources of supply and products. The ability to interpret accounts and balance sheets. Possess experience with developing kitchen designs. Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment. Experience in wholesale/retail sales of food and non-food products. Experience in the food and beverage industry, catering management, and hospitality.

Strong leadership, decision-making, and strategic planning skills. Financial management and budgeting skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of health and safety regulations in the catering industry. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field. ISO 22000/14001. HCAPP EIAC0101501 certification experience. Certifications in Food Safety and Catering Management are desirable. Fluency in English, Arabic is advantageous. BenefitsThe appointment offers a unique career opportunity to a highly professional individual with excellent presence, who will be directly involved in the management and future development of the company.

The rewards and benefits on offer will reflect the nature and importance of the position and the need to attract an individual with exceptional qualities. An excellent salary along with a comprehensive benefits package covering accommodation, schooling allowance, profit share/bonus, flight tickets, and medical insurance will be provided. The position is offered on either a single, married or family status basis. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity or have a confidential discussion, please apply via the website or email your CV to Richard Bell quoting reference number: RB1514