Food Development Manager

Alshaya; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job description

With more than 750 cafes, stores and restaurants the Alshaya Food division offers a range of roles for different hospitality backgrounds. Brands such as The Cheesecake Factory, Starbucks, P.F. Changs, Pizza Express and Shake Shack provide everything from quick service and casual up to fine dining. We launched 8 new brands across 2012 and 2013 and have more planned for 2014.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing new products and processes in accordance with Alshaya Food Division's demands
• Optimizing production by analyzing processes and identifying process conditions.
• Designing, installing and commissioning new production plant.
• Undertaking small and intermediate-scale manufacturing and packaging activities.
• Ensuring that operator, environment, process and product safety aspects are considered
• Actively participate in strategic product and process planning by continuously scanning the external environment for new product and process technologies
• Write recipes and procedures for new products or reformulate current products
• Control/audit the Production Centers ensuring that the Production processes are followed.
• Search /evaluate new ingredients in order to improve the cost and or quality of products
• Manage multiple projects within established timelines

We are looking for someone with:

1. Knowledge of Food Production and/or Food Catering industries.
2. Minimum10 years relevant experience (must have bakery & pastry experience)
3. Knowledge of Food Safety & Food Quality requirements in a central production facility
4. Planning & project management experience
5. Influencing and negotiation skills

About The Company

M.H. Alshaya is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world’s most recognised retail brands including Mothercare, H&M, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, Harvey Nichols, Boots, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, Vision Express, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Pottery Barn and Office Depot. The company operates more than 2,400 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Food, Health & Beauty, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Office Supplies.

Alshaya’s stores can currently be found in 19 markets across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and it employs more than 32,000 people from over 110 nationalities.

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.

M.H. Alshaya is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.