Sr. Country Manager Food Services

2 weeks ago

Kuwait City, Al Asimah Delivery Hero Austria Full time
About the opportunity

Role Summary

This role will be based in Kuwait and will report to the General Manager MENA Talabat Kitchens. We are looking for a highly-driven and motivated Sr. Country Manager - Food Services for our team in Kuwait. The ideal candidate will have a track record managing teams, comfortable working independently and handling data, whilst working closely with the management team.

What's On Your Plate?

  1. Create blueprint for growing cloud kitchens' presence in Kuwait, closely aligned with the wider company strategy.
  2. Accountable for Business Development, Stakeholder and wide-scale project management initiatives for Talabat Kitchens in KWT.
  3. Owner of Food Services country financial statements, responsible for hitting budgets and ensuring growth initiatives across construction, new brand launches and running a profitable business. Coordinate between multiple stakeholders and ensure the delivery of perfect orders to consumers.
  4. Partner with our Logistics Operations and Customer Experience teams to improve our overall site performance.
  5. Work closely with the Senior Director Food Services to create compelling business cases for future endeavors.
  6. Play a key role by jointly identifying kitchen spaces for expansion that meet all of the jointly defined criteria; location, size, accessibility, cost, etc.
  7. Manage the day-to-day operations of multiple brands; meeting health & safety standards, managing stock deliveries, site hygiene, etc.
What you need to be successful

What Did We Order?

  1. Bachelor/MBA degree in Business, Marketing or STEM disciplines from a top university.
  2. 5-8 years of experience in a growth/product manager role or equivalent; in consulting; in internal strategy; or in startups.
  3. Prior experience in tech, e-commerce, food, FMCG or a mix of these industries required.
  4. Previous experience managing cross-functional teams.
  5. Deep understanding of financial statements, planning, and investment proposals.
  6. Understanding of analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, and of course, Microsoft Excel.
  7. Ability to identify key metrics of success, digest complex data sets, and build data-driven action plans to respond to market conditions.
  8. Good knowledge of online marketing concepts and tools.
  9. Comprehensive knowledge of cloud kitchens industry and the restaurant business in general.
  10. Good communication skills, including the ability to present persuasive business cases to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation including C-Suite.
Who we are

Since launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability to its customers. talabat's local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region. We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities daily. At talabat, we foster an innovative environment where our talabaty employees can strive to create a positive impact across the region through the use of our platform.

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