Assessment Center Manager - Al Tayer Motors - Dubai - UAE

Job Brief:
Al Tayer Group is looking for an Assessment Centre Manager to develop and manager the Group’s Assessment Centre – framework, tools and processes – to ensure valid, reliable and consistent application of assessments to enable and integrated approach to talent identification, development and capability build across the Group.

The Assessment Center Manager would:
•Be responsible for managing the administrative, operational and technical aspects as well as smooth and efficient functioning of the Assessment Center
•Manage the Al Tayer Group Assessment Centre to support the recruitment, selection, development and nurturing of talent through appropriate diagnostic tools
•Develop the Center policies and procedures framework and ensuring effective implementation of the same
• Develop the Assessment Center matrix with competency levels and tools required to be administered, keeping abreast of international standards
•Conduct & facilitate debriefing sessions with observers; conduct feedback sessions with candidates for the development centers
•Manage      and develop a team of internal assessors, ensuring required levels of      capability and standards

Person Specification::
The Assessment Centre Manager should have 7 – 10 years of experience in organizational assessments and have independently managed an assessment center for at least 3 years. S/he should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Organisational Psychology or related field. The experience should involve knowledge of assessments for senior leaders and executive cadre including effective coaching ability and qualification in occupational assessments. The selected candidate shall be an effective communicator having worked in a fast paced multi-cultural consultancy or organization.

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Security Supervisor - Al Tayer Motors - Dubai - UAE

Department:
We are looking for a dynamic Security Supervisor to join our diverse team based in Harvey Nichols Dubai.To implement the planning, management and maintenance of the security operation within the BU. Actively working to reduce shrinkage and ensuring the business is protected against all known risks and threats on premises, products and personnel

Person:
•Ensure implementation of Retail Operational Policies and Procedures
•Respond to all Security Incident Reports raised by the stores / distribution reference security equipment. Implements relevant      measures to ensure company compliance is adhered to
•Conduct Security Audits and generate a subsequent action plan to Operations and the relevant business Managers. Carries out reviews      to ensure store compliance
•Perform adhoc store visits to review all security equipment is used correctly. To include CCTV, EAS and intruder alarm system
•Undertake investigations for all alleged breaches of Operational Policy. Conducts written interviews in a professional manner as well as taking witness statements when required
•Makes recommendations as per company DOT & HR
•Conduct training with regards to all aspects of the stock takes process
•Conduct Security Training sessions for all store personnel
•Respond to Out of Hours intruder alarm activations and follow escalation process if required
•Assists in, or apprehends shoplifters and liaises with Mall Security / local police. Advises stores on procedures dealing with shoplifters and assists in subsequent police cases

Experience:
•3 - 4 years experience with latter years in a responsible security      management position

Qualifications:
•Graduate in any discipline

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Visual Merchandising Associate - Al Tayer Motors - Dubai - UAE

Department:
We are looking for a dynamic Visual Merchandising Associate to  coordinate the production and install as well as remove display items as per the approved concept/ design/ theme, within allotted time to contribute to brand‘s image, and visibility in store and mall.

Person:
•Implement instructions for the display requirements, for the production of mall podiums, in-store podiums, window displays, mannequins and point of sale ticketing, as required, within allotted time and in a cost effective manner
•Install/Merchandise all the display items/goods as per approved concept / design / theme to attract the attention of customers and draw them towards the given product / brand
•Remove the display materials at the end of allotted time, carefully dismantle, pack and transport them back to the warehouse to enable codification and storage of materials properly for future use
•Update/rotate the merchandise as per the guidelines to attract customer attention
•Maintain a calendar of events and action plans in order to prepare and submit daily reports on the work auctioned in stores
•Keep abreast of the recent worldwide and local trends and incorporate these features in the display to ensure they are in line with the modern trends
•Seek new and innovative ways of display to enhance the uniqueness of brand image

Experience:
•2 - 3 years experience in VM/merchandising role.

Qualifications:
•Graduate in any discipline with tertiary qualifications in fine or commercial arts.

Other Information:
•Computer Literacy.
•Willingness and ability to work outside office hours and on weekends.
•Creative with a passion for retail industry.
•Methodical and organized approach with deadline achievement essential.

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Front Office Shift Leader - Media Rotana - Dubai - UAE

You should ideally have a degree in hospitality with previous experiences in the Front Office Department within a hotel. Excellent written and spoken English communication skills and knowledge in an additional language, along with strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities are essentials. Computer literate and previous experiences with Opera are an advantage.

As a Front Office Shit Leader you are responsible to provide professional and customer focused service to our guests, ensuring their stay will become a memorable experience and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Receive guests in a professional and friendly manner, satisfying guest expectations from arrival through to departure
•Maintain effective communication with all related departments to ensure smooth service delivery
•Maintain good working relationship with all Front Office employees with particular emphasis on Guest Service Agents and Guest Relations
•Supervise all Front Desk employees ensuring guests are taken care of in a professional and friendly manner
•Maintain an up to date knowledge of hotel and local services and supply information and respond to guest queries
•Deal swiftly, efficiently and sensitively to guest complaints and follows through
•Maintain awareness of guest profiles

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Guest Services Manager - Al Murooj Rotana - Dubai - UAE

You should ideally have a degree in the hospitality field with previous experiences in the Front Office Department within a hotel. You must also have fluency in both written and spoken English and an immaculate personal presentation along with the ability to solve problems effectively. Computer literacy and the knowledge of Opera will be highly regarded.

As a Guest Services Manager you are responsible to provide professional and customer focused service to our guests, ensuring their stay will become a memorable experience whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Maintain an up to date knowledge of hotel information and local services, including operating hours, promotions, events, attractions and any allied information
•Actively elicit guest feedback and preferences, regarding hotel services and ensure action is initiated on the same to maximize guest satisfaction
•Monitor guest service personnel to ensure maximum guest satisfaction through personal recognition and prompt cordial attention from arrival through departure
•Handle guest complaints and assist in maintaining smooth relationships between management and guests by resolving problems arising from guest complaints and attending to their requests or queries with dispatch immediately
•Responsible for an efficient, clean, safe and hygienic upholding of all front office areas
•Assure compliance and coordination of guests needs, requests and personal preference
•Organise and implement all special needs, personal preferences and amenity distribution in accordance to the departments standards.

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Visual Merchandiser - Harvey Nichols Beauty - Al Tayer Group LLC - Dubai - UAE

We are looking for a talented Visual Merchandiser for the beauty division in our department stores to join our diverse team and to design and implement visual merchandising excellence according to brand standards to drive consistency across the market and maximise sales opportunities.

Experience:
    5-8 years’ experience in a Creative role

Qualifications:
    Diploma/Vocational Qualification in Design Display and Exhibition is an advantage

Person:
    Plan the implementation of the Visual Merchandising program to maintain the consistent brand image and standards.
    Deliver the Visual Display calendar in a timely manner.
    Conduct regular store visits/floor walks and liaise with the store based staff to implement merchandising requirements.
    Maintain up to date product/brand knowledge. Coach/guide the store based staff on the visual merchandising standards through the delivery of training.
    Maximise sales opportunities through commercial analysis and re-merchandising accordingly.
    Monitor competitor activity and research trends in visual displays and merchandising techniques and propose new/ innovative ideas to ensure the brand presence is in line with global trends
    Monitor VM spend within budget and manage the maintenance of VM assets
    Ensure Point of Sale (Signage, Branding and Ticketing) is implemented according to brand standards

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Deputy Floor Manager - Bloomingdales - Al Tayer Group LLC - Dubai - UAE

Are you interested in joining and becoming a leader in the anchor store of the Dubai Mall?

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Floor Manager for Bloomingdales in the prestigious Dubai Mall. Bloomingdale’s - Dubai is a full-line, upscale department store showcasing a brand portfolio representing the latest and most desirable merchandise across every department.  The only international Bloomingdales store, we are offering an opportunity to work with one of the worlds most famous stores.

The successful candidate will be a focused individual who can provide leadership to a team to achieve goals and objectives. We are looking for someone that is confident and has good coaching and mentoring skills.

You should be used to working with a variety of cultures both as a Customer and members of staff. Good communications skills are essential.

As a member of the Management structure of the Department Store it is expected that you are able to work as a team!

Excellent grooming is essential.

Experience:
Ideally you will have come from a Luxury Department Store background. We are looking for someone that has managed a significant size Department and has an in depth knowledge of the industry. You should be able to show thorough product knowledge and have a sound understanding of latest trends.

We are looking for someone that can show a background in driving sales and commercial opportunities, you should have evidence of how you have met and exceeded targets.

Customer service is a very important part of this role and therefore you will have to evidence how you have cultivated a culture of excellent customer service.

You should have experience in managing stock loss through implementation and adherence to policies and procedures and be able to analyse stock management.

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Relationship Manager - Trade Commodity Finance - Mashreq Bank - Dubai - UAE

To actively market as well as support marketing of new, good quality, Trade Commodity Finance business; Subsequently manage the (newly established) portfolio including promoting utilization of facilities with a view to achieving targets based on maximizing revenues.

    Complete knowledge and clear understanding of the bank’s credit policy and operating systems.
    Ability to handle large and complex transactions and structure transactions independently.
    Strong marketing skills, credit and legal knowledge mandatory.
    Good knowledge of various financial products/services offered by the bank pertaining to Working Capital, Term Finance Investment banking & Treasury products.
    Excellent communication and analytical skills with ability to perform as a team player.
    Good  inter-personal and communication skills.
    Has the potential to become a Team Leader and officiates for TL.
    A CA/MBA is preferred with minimum marketing/corporate finance experience of 8-10 years.

Key result areas
    Contribute to the business development of TCF to meet business targets:
    By drawing up business calling programs, seeking new clients, proactively liaising with Business Segments and looking for suitable TCF opportunities.  Measured by number of new relationships booked and bottom line target achievement.
    Risk Management:
    By evaluating, recommending and structuring facilities, reviewing facilities and ensuring that the risk to reward ratios are acceptable. Measured by account grading composition and marked by nil losses from the portfolio.
    Ensure positive client relationships are fostered:
    By demonstrating a continuing interest in the client’s business. Maintains regular contacts with clients,  Relationship Managers/Unit heads and Trade service executives. Measured by call reports, business segment feedback.
    Provide direction and leadership to the TCF ARM/RM and stands in for TCF Head in his absence:
    By setting clearly understood goals, service standards and monitoring the performance of the marketing/client audit team against these, as well as, leading by example.
    Cross-selling the bank’s range of products and services. Handling the MGR FTG’s portfolio and attendant functions in his absence

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Customer Service Manager - Mashreq - Dubai - UAE

Job purpose
CIBG Customer Service Relationship Manager will be solely responsible to answer / resolve customer queries, enquiries, complaints etc. by effectively coordinating with the relevant supporting units i.e. end-to-end customer services.

Key result areas
•Ensure service levels are maintained through timely and appropriate response to customer queries
•As a Service Partner, work together with Product Sales, Relationship Managers (RM/ARM), Operations and other key internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements
•Deliver proactive, reliable and excellent service to clients within portfolio by understanding clients' needs and exceeding their expectations.
•Build relationships and rapport with all clients at the transactional / operational level.
•Identify opportunities to sell MB products and services, referring them to the appropriate staff
•Provide feedback for improving Knowledgebase where appropriate

Knowledge, skills & experience
•University graduate with preferably a minimum of 3-4 years relevant working experience
•Experience of managing a set of customers within the Customer Service Unit of a Corporate Bank will be preferred.
•Computer literate with ability to learn processing and customer service applications (CRM, etc)
•Intermediate level of product knowledge i.e. Cash/ Trade
•Good command of spoken and written English. Arabic advantageous
•Keen listener, effective interpersonal & communication skills and team player
•Good analytical and problem solving skills
•Service-orientated, thoroughness, good organizational skills
•Posses positive attitude & willingness to learn & take ownership
•Direct Customer Service experience is an advantage
•Actively looking for ways to improve processes
•Ability to work under pressure
•Fast learner, energetic, and results-oriented.
•Ability to multi-task and adapt to any situation or change

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Staff Shop Supervisor - Emirates Group - UAE

To supervise the day to day shop floor operation of either one of the two Emirates staff shops located with Emirates Group HQ. To ensure that an exceptional level of customer service is provided and that shop standards are maintained to expected levels.

Qualifications & Experience
    The role holder should ideally have experience in a multi-commodity environment and knowledge of the Emirates product categories.
    The role holder will have exceptional MS Office applications experience and ability
    A’ Levels with 4 year experience within a retail / sales environment or equivalent.
    Knowledge of Retail sales at a supervisory level

Job Outline:
    The role holder will have full inventory control, including all stock movement (both incoming and outgoing) for the shop, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained. This will include forecasting stock requirements to ensure an optimal stock level at all times, ensuring sales targets are subsequently met.
    To ensure that goods are received in good condition and receipted within our Retail Management System, ensuring an adequate audit trail is maintained to enable tracking and reconciliation of stock within our department.
    Responsible for the maintenance of existing shop standards ensuring that the overall environment, operations and customer care levels are delivered as expected or exceeded.
    Be a key link in generating sales to our customer base of mainly Emirates staff; primarily cabin crew, but also including visitors to HQ. Interaction and providing assistance to customers is an essential part of the role.
    Recommend promotions to the Retail Services Manager and assist with the execution of promotional activity.
    Supervise a team of shop sales staff, guiding and coaching them in improving sales techniques and mentoring where appropriate.  Responsible for managing rosters and shift patterns
    Assist in full quarterly stock counts and report on variance, its cause and its further prevention. Responsible for conducting random counts in an effort to identify stock issues as soon as possible.

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Food And Beverage Supervisor - Emirates Group - UAE

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) part of the Emirates Group is the world’s largest in-flight catering operation providing in-flight catering and support services for airlines from Dubai International Airport. With a workforce of over 8700 multinational employees and four work sites, EKFC has a clientele of 120 airlines and airline hospitality lounges in Dubai International Airport as well as running a large off airport Food and Beverage business.

Qualifications & Experience
    Diploma in Hotel / Catering Management or equivalent qualification.
    Production experience in a premium standard hotel or service environment.
    High standard of verbal and written communication in English.
    Results orientation.
    Demonstrated ability to supervise a multinational workforce of junior culinary staff.
    Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
    Demonstrated ability to maintain constructive relationships with others.
    Anticipates customer needs and keeps customers informed.
    Ability to resolve customer complaints and anticipate emerging customer needs to continually improve service standards.
    Acts as a role model and provides effective behavioural examples in order to motivate team members to achieve high levels of performance.
    High level of commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability to change.
    Strong practical knowledge and experience in food safety and occupational health and safety.
    Ability to collaborate cross functionally and at all levels and team based approach including ability to positively manage conflict.
    Relevant experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel is an advantage.

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Food Product Manager EKFC - Emirates Group - UAE

This position is within the Food Craft ODC for the Food and Beverage Off Airport Department and reports to the Senior Food and Beverage Manager.

Qualifications & Experience
    Relevant further education in a culinary discipline.
    Substantial experience as a professional chef with international experience of developing menus / concepts for VIP events with international cuisine, including but not limited to - Continental, European, Arabic and Asian specialities.
    Demonstrated understanding of complex ERP database’s for food production systems.
    Strong background in an international large catering facility working with diverse teams and international culinary offerings.
    Previous experience in a 5 star hotel, fine dining, airline catering facility or event caterer.
    Strong business acumen and promotional skills.

Job Outline
    Manage and lead the team with culinary experience and knowledge with a coordinated training plan to establish professional consistency in the team.
    Ensure that all food items are prepared, cooked and served in a safe and hygienic manner. This must be managed in accordance with Company policies and client requirements to maintain the Company’s reputation and client confidence.
    Develop new menu concepts / designs to establish the new brand to expand and grow the business through quality product differential to competitors in the market place.
    Establish new menus / designs during client presentations in line with agreed current menu structure. Consult with the Menu Development team whom load the menu data and build the menu content to material cost budget to reduce waste and improve profitability.
    Ensure food and material costs are in line with Company targets through effective food management and product selection and preparation.
    Optimise resources through effective planning with AVP / Executive Chefs of EK-2 Production department to ensure proper, timely allocation of materials and labour scheduling for all events and outlets well in advance.
    Keep abreast of market trends in culinary and food outlet offerings and demonstrated implementation of new product development.
    Responsible for the continuous improvement of processes and equipment utilisation.
    Assist in the development and planning of all catering activities as decided by the Senior Food and Beverage Manager.

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Lobby Hostess - Media Rotana - Dubai - UAE

You should ideally have a diploma / degree in hospitality with previous experiences in the Front Office Department within a hotel. You must deal in a polite and sophisticated manner and have an excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written. Multiple language ability is considered as additional advantage.

As a Lobby Hostess you are responsible to receive and give a warm welcome to our guests, providing an efficient and courteous approach at all times and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Offer consistently professional, friendly, warm and engaging service
•Be available for guests at all times as a point of contact
•Maintain effective communication with all related departments to ensure a smooth service delivery
•Extend personal service and attention to all guests, with particular emphasis to Club Rotana and VIP Guests
•Ensure that the rooming of all guests is according to the “Leading Hotels of the World” standards
•Escort of Club Rotana guests to Executive Floor for Check-In
•Maintain an up to date knowledge of the hotel and local services and supply information and respond to guest queries
•Deal promptly, efficiently and pleasantly with any queries
•Establish, promote and maintain good public relations and enhances sales for the hotel at every opportunity

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Director of Revenue - Rose Rayhaan - Dubai - UAE

You should ideally have a degree in the hospitality field with previous experience in a similar role for minimum two years within the Reservations / Revenue Department of a hotel. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential. Computer literacy and previous experience with Opera is a must.

As a Director of Revenue / Revenue Manager you are responsible to maximize revenue through room reservation by setting proactive selling strategies and action plans in order to achieve the budgeted revenue thereby maintaining a healthy business and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Design and implement a continuous pro-active, selling strategy and action plan, which will drive the optimization of hotel profits
•Have the foresight to capture any unexpected opportunities and implement recovery plans to counter act threats to business
•Oversee the maximization of revenues through the combined efforts of the Reservations, Sales & MICE Sales Departments.
•Assist Director of Sales & Marketing in the preparation of month end report
•Prepare necessary data required for revenue budgets and assist management team in preparing yearly budgets
•Ensure Rotana strategies and structure are met at all times

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Demi Chef de Partie - Jumeira Rotana - UAE

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and previous experiences in quality establishments along with good culinary skills. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.

As a Demi Chef de Partie you are responsible to take care of the daily food preparation and duties assigned to meet the set standard and qualities whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Support the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in the daily operation and work
•Work according to the menu specifications by the Chef de Partie
•Keep work area at all times in hygienic conditions according to the rules set by the hotel
•Control food stock and food cost in his section
•Prepare the daily mis-en-place and food production in different sections of the main kitchen or satellites
•Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks
•Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques
•Instruct and lead subordinates through their daily requirements in food preparation and actively take part in set up of buffets and special functions
•Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control

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Night Auditor - Al Ghurair Arjaan Rotana - Dubai - UAE

You should have a degree in hotel management or accounting and at least one year previous experiences within a hotel environment. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and computer literacy is a must, while knowledge of Opera, Micros, FBM and SUN System is an asset.

As a Night Auditor you are responsible to conduct night audits and prepare summaries of rebates, paid outs and daily revenue report, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Read Night Auditors Logbook for any instructions from the Income Auditor
•Verify approvals for complimentary rooms, late checkouts with no charges and day use room charges
•Print business call journal and ensure that all long distance calls and faxes are supported with Business Calls Authorization voucher
•Verify guest ledger charges from concessionaires with their summary
•Verify room rate variance report, post room and tax for the day
•Print ‘Revenue Report today Gross and Budget’ and split service charge and tax for room revenue
•Print reports and tally with supporting vouchers, e.g. visa income, ‘Marhaba’ charges, miscellaneous income, etc.
•Export Micros revenue to the Opera live data and run pre-audit back up
•Run file maintenance and prepare daily revenue report.

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Geotechnical Engineer - Dubai - Fugro Middle East - UAE

Qualifications required:
    Bachelor in Civil Engineering or Geology
    At least 3 year’s experience in soil investigation & laboratory testing, derivation of parameters, in depth understanding of soil mechanics, familiar with rock mechanics, basic foundation computations, foundation testing, etc…
     Updated with geotechnical engineering design, logging, laboratory and in-situ-testing standards uses Fugro learning material available to do so
     Assess geological features; prepare mapping, thorough understanding of field testing and proficient with drawing / mapping computer tools.
    Computer literacy to quickly grasp computational geotechnics packages and excel
    In-house computational spreadsheets
    Fluent in English, with excellent writing skills

Skills / experience required to do the job:
    Handle all project logistics and technical matters in coordination with senior geotechnical engineer and operations department.
    Review of geotechnical logging, in-situ tests processing by field personnel and technical assistant.
    Assess soil design parameters, perform engineering analysis and write report for review/approval prior submission.
    Liaise with clients on all project matters and maintain good relationship with them, inform senior geotechnical engineer or lead geotechnical engineer in case of deviation from project program, technical issues or anticipated high profile meetings.
    Keep updated on new technical resources and geotechnical advance.
     Find solutions in coordination with the senior geotechnical engineer or lead geotechnical engineer for all problems faced or anticipated during a project.
    Respect budget on project and maintain financial control on project including prompt invoice preparation and submission, follow up with clients and inform geotechnical engineer or lead geotechnical engineer of any issue in this respect.

Key Accountabilities:
    Provide service in accordance with client’s request and contract specifications
    Review projects requirement, organize and implement appropriate techniques. Assists in the planning, prepare method statement and quality plans for field investigations and supervise lower grade personnel in the field or office on project basis if instructed by senior or lead engineer
    Prepare report, laboratory program and submit for review approval. Develops foundation soil parameters, design assessment, engineering analyses and prepare final report for approval. Review and check report and engineering analyses of others
    Product Manager for selected Fugro products and thereby gaining expertise through literature and/or studies
    Establish and maintain long term relations with clients and business partners
    Updated and actively contribute to implementation of published Quality Assurance, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures in the work place

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Housekeeping Attendant - BurJuman Arjaan - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

You should ideally have a vocational training within the Housekeeping Department of a hotel. Good command of English is an advantage.

As a Housekeeping Attendant you are responsible for daily assigned duties as instructed by Supervisors while adhering to hotel policies and procedures and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Receive work assignment, keys and supplies from the supervisor and sign the key log book accurately
•Clean rooms and bathrooms, performing any combination of the following duties
•Keep fire exits and stair ways clear of any obstruction
•Check and report any maintenance work required immediately
•Pick up any litter from corridors and pathways
•Vacuum carpet and upholstered furniture, dust and wipe furniture, empty ashtrays and wastebaskets
•Make bed, wash sink, bathtub, toilet, tiles, mirrors and floor and polish brass and metal
•Replenish bathroom supplies and room supplies
•Tidy and arrange neatly guest toilet articles on vanity top and spot cleans carpet when necessary
•Clean and keep the guest corridors, service pantries and service areas neat and tidy at all times
•Remove Room Service tray and trolley from guestroom and corridors
•Inform valet service to collect guests clothes for laundry, dry cleaning or pressing services

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Oriental Chef Towers - Rotana - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and previous experiences in the Oriental specialty cuisine along with good culinary skills. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.

As an Oriental Chef you are responsible to take care of the daily food preparation and duties assigned to meet the set standard and qualities whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Prepare all kinds of food inclusive and with the main focus on Oriental cuisine for all banquet events and restaurants
•Create high quality and original oriental food to satisfy the customer
•Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate Superiors to complete the daily tasks
•Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new Oriental recipes and preparation techniques
•Update menu recipe cards and menu planning for promotions
•Attend daily chefs and banquet operational meetings
•Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control
•Constantly be alert on freshness, presentations and temperature of food served in restaurants or functions

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Merchandise Planner - Dubai - Al Tayer Group LLC - United Arab Emirates

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Merchandise Planning team, and be responsible for the division merchandise strategy through development of the division seasonal and yearly product and location sales plans, for forecasting and allocation of product, maximizing the productivity of inventory and maximizing sales and gross margin.

Specifications:
You are a tertiary graduate from any discipline, with at least 2 years of successfully implementing the planning functions of large-scale retail operations.
A strategic thinker, but also with a methodical thorough approach, you can communicate effectively across all levels within the organisation.

Your typical duties will include (but not limited to) :-
    Delivering category sales, gross margin and turnover performance to plan.
    Working closely with Senior Planner, Division Planning Manager (DPM), Division Merchandise Manager (DMM), Business General Manager and Distribution partners   to develop and manage financial plans
    Working with the Finance team to monitor overall inventory levels to plan and forecast.
    Identifying and evaluating sales and gross margin opportunities at the department level.
    Managing all aspects relating to the shipments, logistical processing and allocation function.
    Promoting a “win-win” approach with all key brand partner
    Driving decision-making and problem solving relating to merchandise issues at the division and location level.
    Compiling communication and coordinating with the stores regarding product discontinuation, price changes and brand/item focus
    Identifying and creating Brand Markups and Retail Prices
    Establishing and maintaining intensive key item, key brand/class, and key location focus.
    Monitoring and forecasting inventory levels at the relevant product and location level.
    Managing and reviewing Replenishment orders for the relevant products based on model stock and trends to achieve optimal sales, profit and inventory performance.
     Identifying slow and best sellers, responding quickly to maximize sales and minimize risks.
    Implementing the agreed markdown strategy and communicating to stakeholders.
    Ensuring all inventory targets are met, including stock turnover, terminal stock, and movements to sale outlets.
    Identifying inter-store transfer of stock and direct the distribution of goods to achieve store sales / stock turn / gross margin goals across areas of responsibility

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