Restaurant chain (steaks and burgers) invites a professional in the field of network restaurant business to join as General Director of the Chain. We are looking for an experienced and goal-oriented specialist ready to take responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the chain.
Tasks:
Operational Tasks:
- Operational management of company divisions (finance, operations, HR, marketing, IT, commercial); ensuring seamless operation of all services and achievement of set business goals
Financial Management:
- Control and analysis of key financial indicators (revenue, profit, cost of goods sold, profitability, etc.); development and implementation of a strategy to increase business profitability; budgeting and cost control; pricing; optimization of operating expenses; management of accounts receivable and payable
Strategic Goals and Objectives of the Position:
- Defining the chain's development strategy (selection of regions and locations, definition of formats, evaluation of franchising opportunities)
- Development and implementation of strategic planning focused on business growth and process optimization
- Improving the efficiency of the management company (MC)
- Increasing overall company profitability
- Optimization, standardization, and automation of processes
Main Responsibilities of the Employee:
- Organization and control of the chain's operational activities
- Approval of financial plans with shareholders and their subsequent execution
- Increasing profit levels, achieving planned sales volumes while adhering to the approved budget
- Continuous improvement of the operational efficiency of the restaurant chain
- Financial planning and management (management of KPIs, P&L, analytics)
- Increasing the profitability of existing restaurants: expense optimization, pricing control, analysis
- Searching for new revenue growth points without compromising the profitability of the current business and average check
- Interaction with government authorities
- Management of key financial indicators of restaurant operations: turnover, operating profit
- Control of business process execution, inventory management, price and supply control
- Monitoring the performance of the restaurant chain and service levels
- Business development planning and opening new directions
- Ensuring staff compliance with corporate standards
- Sales plan formation, sales management, network expansion and development
- Sales analysis and measures to increase sales levels
- Control over the rational use of material, financial, and labor resources
- Development of a KPI system and staff assessment
- Provision of complete financial and analytical reporting to the owner
Candidate Requirements:
- Higher education in finance, economics, or management (MBA is welcome)
- At least 5 years of experience as a General Director in the restaurant business; experience in chain concepts will be an advantage
- Proven track record of successful financial management and profitability improvement
- Deep understanding of the specifics of the restaurant business, including rules for calculation, and accounting for food cost and labor cost
- Excellent organizational and leadership qualities. Ability to motivate staff, delegate authority, resolve conflicts, and build an effective team
- High level of responsibility, organization, analytical thinking, and stress resistance
- Knowledge of specialized software for the restaurant business (e.g., R-keeper, iiko) and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of hospitality industry standards and the ability to implement them
The Company Offers:
- Competitive salary
- Official employment and social guarantees
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth
