A Fast Growing Quick Service Restaurant Chain Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for General Manager

THE CLIENT:

Our client a fast growing quick service restaurant chain based in Lagos, seeking to go public in the near future, wishes to recruit qualified candidates to fill the position below

POST TITLE:   General Manager

REFEREENCE No:  GM 002

LOCATION:   Lagos

QUALIFICATION:

• Candidates should have HND/ B.Sc. in Food and nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Catering and Hotel Management, Microbiology, Biochemistry or any other good first degree not lower than second class in any Art, Science or Social Science courses, Masters degree in management related courses shall be an added advantage.
• MBA from a reputable institution shall be a strong added advantage. Membership of professional bodies such as Nigerian Institute of Management be an added advantage.

SUMMARY:

• To drive with managerial competence, the performance of the company in line with its strategic plans to go public in the next five years providing satisfactory services to customers and earn consistently high returns for shareholders. 

• Reporting to the Board of directors, the incumbent shall be responsible for the development and implementation of corporate policies and strategic planning; ensuring employee commitment to the corporate vision, values and strategies; ensuring effective business planning, implementation and control to achieve the strategic plan of the company; and development and implementation of a proper performance management and measurement system to ensure continuous attainment of the financial targets of the company, 
• He/she shall also be responsible for recruiting, directing and developing senior staff and manage their performance. 
• He/she shall lead in the designing and deployment of efficient operational systems, processes and procedures that will ensure delivery of quality service to the customers while minimizing operating expenses. 
• He/she shall be responsible for establishing operational priorities and the allocation of resources in accordance with the company’s mandate, mission and business plans. 
• He/she shall plan, develop, direct and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the company and for meeting the aspirations of its customers and stakeholders. 
• He/she shall liaise with and ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies. 
• He/she shall remain abreast of public events that affect the policies and objectives of the company and shall provide the Board of Directors will all relevant information and recommendations to allow them make informed policy decisions, Shall provide the board of directors with finance options and advice to ensure that the company has adequate financial resources to meet its mandate. 
• Success to be assessed and measured by; Market share /business volume growth rate, revenue growth rate, operating expenses minimization, products quality, profitability, staff productivity, reduced staff turnover company’s competitive rating, staff job satisfaction and customer satisfaction level.

THE PERSON:

• The person should be between 35 to 45 years of age, medically fit and with lots of stamina. Must have a minimum 7 to 10 years working experience with a minimum of 5 to 8 years general management experience of which at least two in a relevant industry; must have hands on operations/quality management experience in the hospitality and/or food and beverage industry. 
• The right person should have outstanding leadership skills, high visionary and strategic thinking/planning ability, strong team building ability, entrepreneurial skills and ability, with well developed marketing, sales and negotiation skills, team selection and team management ability. 
• The right person will be computer literate with managerial and organizational skills along; with good interpersonal and relationship management skills and the persuasive power to motivate people. 
• The right person will be articulate with excellent communication skills, be self confident and a go-getter.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• High visionary and strategic thinking/planning ability,
• Strong team building ability Entrepreneurial skills and ability Team player Managerial and leadership skills,
• Good interpersonal skills and persuasive power to motivate people. Articulate with excellent communication skills, Self Confidence, Relationship management. Marketing /sales skills Negotiation skills,
• Should have good appreciation for management reporting.

SALARY/REMUNERATION: Very attractive. The position also attracts performance bonus and official car.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

If you think that you are this person then please send a soft copy of (1) your application (2) your CV and (3) your plan of action for the position by email to gm001@clementashleyconsulting.org quoting the job reference in the subject bar of your email,  Please also send a handwritten application and hard copies of your CV and plan of action to Clement Ashley Consulting, Suite 27 Dolphin Plaza, Corporation Drive, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, P.O. Box 7808 Marina, Lagos, All submissions to reach us on or before 26^th August 2011.