CØMPΛNIUM Hospitality
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Restaurant General Manager - Las Vegas
Position: High-end lifestyle Restaurant General Manager
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a restaurant GM in Las Vegas.
Our client is a key player on the High-end lifestyle restaurant industry, with a footprint in the Middle-East, Europe, Asia and the US.
Job Description:
As the Restaurant General Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant in Las Vegas.
You will work closely with the executive team to ensure that the restaurant is operating efficiently and delivering an exceptional dining experience to the guests.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Hiring, training, and managing a team of restaurant staff
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Monitoring and managing restaurant finances, including budgeting and cost control
- Collaborating with the executive chef to create and update menus
- Maintaining high standards of food quality and service
- Resolving customer complaints and concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Conducting regular meetings with staff to provide feedback and address any issues
- Developing and implementing marketing strategies to increase sales and attract new customers
- Maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Ensuring the restaurant is clean, organized, and well-maintained at all times
- Staying updated on industry trends and implementing new ideas to improve the restaurant's performance
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role in the hospitality industry with a needed experience in a renowned high-end lifestyle restaurant
- Experience in Las Vegas
- Ideally an understanding of the French, European culture
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of food and beverage industry trends and best practices
- Proven track record of achieving financial targets and managing budgets
- Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional manner
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field is preferred
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Regional Marketing Director
Position:
Regional Marketing Director
High-end standalone Restaurants and Nightlife Venues Group
CØMPΛNIUM Hospitality executive search, on behalf of their client, recruit a Regional Marketing Director - High-end standalone Restaurants and Nightlife Venues Group
Our client is a leading hospitality company that owns and operates a portfolio of restaurants and nightlife venues across the Middle East: Dubai (UAE), Doha (Qatar) and develops in other countries, such as Oman, Saudi etc.
Their mission is to provide exceptional dining and entertainment experiences for our guests while maintaining a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer service.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Regional Marketing Director to join their team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing and branding, with a proven track record of success in the hospitality industry.
As the Regional Marketing Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that drive revenue and brand awareness for their properties Restaurants and Nightlife Venue.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement marketing plans and strategies for the region, in line with the company's overall objectives and brand guidelines.
- Lead and manage a team of marketing professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of marketing initiatives. Both at a Corporate level and on-property
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the hospitality industry.
- Collaborate with the sales and revenue teams to create integrated marketing campaigns that drive bookings and revenue.
- Manage the company's digital presence, including website, social media, and email marketing.
- Oversee the creation and production of marketing collateral, including brochures, advertisements, and other promotional materials.
- Monitor and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired results.
- Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and other partners to increase brand visibility and awareness.
- Monitor and manage the marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective strategies and maximizing ROI.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments, and make recommendations for new marketing initiatives to stay ahead of the competition.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in marketing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of success in developing and executing marketing strategies in the hospitality industry.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing tactics and platforms.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of the Middle Eastern market and cultural nuances is a must.
Group Director of operations - Restaurants and nightlife venues
Position:
Group Director of Operations - High-end standalone Restaurants and Nightlife Venues Group
Company Overview:
Companium Hospitality, on behalf of their client, recruit a Group Director of Operations - Restaurants and Nightlife Venues
Our client is a leading hospitality company that owns and operates a portfolio of restaurants and nightlife venues across the Middle East: Dubai (UAE), Doha (Qatar) and develops in other countries, such as Oman, Saudi etc.
Their mission is to provide exceptional dining and entertainment experiences for our guests while maintaining a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer service.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Group Director of Operations to oversee our restaurants and nightlife venues. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall performance and success of our portfolio, ensuring that each venue meets and exceeds financial and operational goals
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to drive revenue growth and profitability across all restaurants and nightlife venues
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, including P&L statements, budgeting, and forecasting
- Lead and mentor a team of General Managers and other key personnel to ensure consistent and exceptional operations at each location
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and pricing
- Oversee the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures to maintain high standards of service and efficiency
- Monitor industry trends and competition to identify areas for improvement and new opportunities for growth
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute effective marketing and promotional strategies to drive business and increase brand awareness
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and laws regarding food and beverage operations
- Conduct regular site visits to ensure all venues are meeting company standards for cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the performance of the portfolio, including financials, operational metrics, and key initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior leadership role within the hospitality industry, with a focus on restaurants and nightlife venues
- Proven track record of driving revenue and profitability in a multi-unit operation
- Excellent financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L analysis
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of industry trends and competition, with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth
- Ability to travel regularly to various locations within the portfolio
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Restaurant General Manager - High end standalone
Restaurant General Manager - Dubai
High-end standalone restaurant
JOB PROFILE DESCRIPTION:
- Experience required as GM or AGM
- Experience for a lifestyle upscale standalone restaurant for an International Group, renowned on this segment - this is mandatory
- Experience in Dubai or the Middle East
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in formulating and administering company policies, directing and coordinating all Divisional department activities to develop and implement long range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth objectives.
- Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives.
- Oversees departments to review production and operating reports and resolve operational, and facility problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays to meet future growth.
- Confers with subordinate administration and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.
- Reviews and approves preparation of accounting analysis: for budgetary planning and implementation, production efficiency, financial reporting, budgetary planning and submittal for capital expenditures.
- Reviews operations and plans to meet requirements for sales planning to develop new markets.
- Able to overlook the guest's experience and to attract new clientele
- Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
- Understand establish and deliver the business model of what makes the brand
- Identify, hire and develop a team in line with Brand Expectations.
- Monitor operations and deliver the best possible outcome
- Mentor and monitor the management team promoting ownership and accountability
- Marketing strategies to plan and support the above
- Compliance strategies covering food and beverage curriculum, quality assurance, and Health and Safety
- Financial knowledge to produce a budget, and follow up on it while maximizing outlet financial outcome without compromising quality
- Reporting directly to DO, the role requires a visionary who is also a driven and decisive individual with a proven track record of leading from the front to deliver high-value business performance whilst building an inclusive and collaborative culture.
- Responsible for supporting the DO, in developing and directing strategy toward the profitable growth and operation of the Group.
- Developing strategic, operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the DO and the brand direction
- Maintaining an on-going, transparent dialogue with the DO to ensure the DO is kept up to date with day-to-day activities
- Lead on the execution and further development of the shared vision and mission for the organization
- Ensuring appropriate operational planning and quality assurance control systems are in place and complied with
- Ensuring appropriate financial planning with control systems are in place and complied with
- Be the driving force in identifying and developing new opportunities (if any) for the organization to sustain growth
- Make provision for the development and management of the organizations technological infrastructure and information systems
- Provide strategic advice and guidance to DO and Partners, to keep them aware of development within the industry and to ensure that the appropriate policies and procedures are developed to meet the Groups mission and objectives and to comply with all relevant statutory and other regulations
- Develop and maintain an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote our services to a wider market-specific audience Operational:
- Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by management and all other employees
- Successfully implementing Group policies and procedures
- Building and maintaining & inspire at all times an effective Management team
- Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets taking remedial action where necessary and informing the Board of significant changes
- Representing the Group to major customers and professional associations
- Act as a role model and drive the continuous development through the Compliance Strategy and Quality Improvement Plan
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Legislation internally and externally
- Embed a mindset of continuous improvement in all activities within your control
- Keep abreast of industry news and market forces that may have both an adverse or positive influence on the organization
- Review and seek to influence the social, political, economic, technical, and legal factors within the sector environment, identifying and responding to the needs and interests of the organizations stakeholders
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ability to audit and monitor the quality of outputs; demonstrable experience of delivery against specified protocols/procedures ensuring the highest level of performance.
- Teamwork: - Ability to build and develop relationships with the internal employee, strategic partners, and other external parties/organizations; able to resolve conflict.
- Be a leader from the front, leading by example. Capable of overseeing the Management team and bringing added value to your management while challenging them out of their comfort zone, to allow ownership, growth, and development
- Personal Drive: Will be able to demonstrate being self-directed, resourceful and creative; Able to manage own time and work autonomously; Able to work on own initiative with drive and enthusiasm.
- Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Commercial Awareness: Able to demonstrate contribution to maximizing commercial performance through controlling costs, and ensuring efficiencies where possible
- Customer Focus: Works to understand customer needs; Strives to exceed expectations;
- Planning and Organizing: Demonstrable experience in managing tasks and deadlines; able to resolve conflicting priorities.
- Flexibility to work at multiple locations, travel, and flexible working hours
- Excellent IT skills: competency in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Internet Explorer
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- University Degree holder in Business Administration/Economics/Finance or equivalent qualifications
- Experience Minimum 5 years working at Senior Management level
- Highly developed and finely tuned experience in setting strategic direction
- Experienced in producing and developing strategic business plans & personal development plan
- Experienced in working within a target-driven environment and managing a senior team
- Experienced in developing and maintaining a business development network
- The capacity and capability to encourage innovation and creativity within the organization
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- A leader who demonstrates high levels of decision-making and influence
Group Marketing Director - restaurant Group
Position:
Group Marketing Director - Restaurant Group
Corporate role for an international group of high-end standalone restaurants
Role based in the UAE
Overview:
CØMPΛNIUM Hospitality is an executive search firm, working on the niche market of recruitment of managers and executives for luxury hotel groups and standalone high-end restaurant groups.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a CMO - Chief Marketing Officer for the Group, to oversee the marketing strategy for the whole company.
Experience needed : in high-end standalone restaurant group or in luxury retail
Job Overview:
As the CMO - Group Marketing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all marketing initiatives for the restaurant group, present on different continents (the Middle East, Europe, the US and Asia)
You will work closely with the executive team to develop and implement marketing strategies that align with the brand vision and business objectives.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute campaigns and initiatives that drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies for the restaurant group, including brand positioning, messaging, and tactics for each location with the person in charge of the marketing, on site, on the restaurant
- Collaborate with the executive team to define and communicate brand vision, values, and goals
- Lead the development and execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives, including traditional and digital advertising, social media, email marketing, and events
- Oversee the creation of compelling marketing materials, such as menus, brochures, and advertisements
- Manage and analyze marketing budgets to ensure efficient use of resources and track ROI
- Conduct market research and stay up-to-date on industry trends to inform marketing strategies
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, culinary, and finance, to ensure alignment and consistency in brand messaging and initiatives
- Lead a team of marketing professionals on different locations and countries, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities
- Monitor and report on key marketing metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement
- Foster relationships with media outlets, influencers, and partners to drive brand awareness and partnerships
- Stay informed on industry regulations and compliance standards to ensure all marketing efforts are in line with legal requirements
Qualifications:
- Master / Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in marketing, with a focus on brand management and development
- Proven experience in developing and executing successful marketing strategies at a Corporate level
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think creatively and strategically
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in the hospitality industry is a must
Restaurant General Manager - standalone high-end venue with different concepts
Position:
Restaurant General Manager
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Restaurant General Manager to oversee the operations of our client's standalone high-end venue with different concepts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the restaurant, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction, and driving profitability. This is a full-time, permanent position with great growth opportunities within our expanding company.
Profile :
- Experience required as GM or AGM
- Experience for a lifestyle upscale standalone restaurant for an International Group, renowned on this segment - this is mandatory
- Experience in Dubai or the Middle East
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including managing staff, scheduling, and ensuring high-quality service is provided at all times
- Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and increase profitability
- Monitor and control all aspects of the budget, including labor, food, and beverage costs
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and service
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Train and develop staff to deliver exceptional service and maintain a positive work culture
- Foster relationships with customers and respond to their feedback and concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement promotions and events to attract new customers and retain existing ones
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff to improve performance
- Oversee inventory management and ordering to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to make strategic business decisions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-end standalone restaurant
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of driving sales and increasing profitability
- In-depth knowledge of food and beverage operations, including inventory management and cost control
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Knowledge of local health and safety regulations
- Fluent in English, additional language skills are a plus