Commercial Director – Midlands/ Northwest
Salaried £80,000 - £90,000 + Attractive Bonus and Benefits Package.
Are you currently a Head of Central Operations / Commercial Director looking for an exciting new challenge utilising your knowledge from within either the Retail (Food e.g. Lidl/Aldi at multi-site level), Hospitality or Leisure sectors?
Do you come with a proven track record of delivering great results through being present and available to coach and truly lead you managers?
Do you come with a fantastic track record of leading strategic plans through projects, facilities management, risk/compliance and health & safety and I.T. departments, communicating this experience to be visible and translate that knowledge into Shops/Restaurants?
Area you ambitious and strive for self-development alongside delivering great results in you day job?
Our client is UK based FAST FOOD restaurant operator (QSR) that has a genuine passion for delivering great food, in a fun environment delivered by fantastic, engaged people. They are currently redefining their proposition and growing their portfolio across the UK and are looking for passionate Head of Central Operations / Commercial Director to help support and lead change across the Estate of restaurants largely across the Midlands and Northwest.
What does the role involve?
* The focus of the Commercial Director is to lead a dynamic team in driving operational excellence, innovation, and strategic initiatives across the business.
* With responsibility for overseeing central operations, projects, change management, governance, IT, digital, facilities management, communications and contract management across the portfolio.
* This role plays a critical part in shaping the future of our clients business and ensuring that all operational functions are aligned with the company's strategy and objectives.
What qualities will you need to be successful?
* As the Commercial Director, you will ideally have a proven background of driving successful results within a hospitality, restaurant, or retail environments (Fast paced retailers are particularly welcomed and sort after).
* You will develop and lead the 5-year strategy for Restaurant Excellence across all projects, initiatives and functions.
* We are looking for an individual who can clearly lead a team but also add value to the wider business through being immersed in this fantastic opportunity to grow with a business in growth
* You will oversee the organisations digital transformation programme, driving AI adoption and business-wide efficiency initiatives to enhance performance and customer experience.
* You will lead the facilities teams to ensure the upkeep, maintenance and repair of all restaurant locations in line with safety, operational and compliance / brand standards.
* You will also be people and guest focussed and may have demonstrated this through your journey within Retail or Hospitality?
* Leadership of a large multi-function team, overseeing the successful execution of day-to-day operations along with future focus projects will be essential.
* KPI's will also be defined by you for all projects, operational processes and strategic initiatives whilst being monitored and regularly reported on
* You will be ideally degree educated (but this is not essential) however if not a Growth mind set towards your own development is a must, being able to demonstrate what you have done to drive yourself forwards and why?
If you are interested in this Commercial Director opportunity possess the skills necessary, please apply below.
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