Regional Operations Manager - GP & Limpopo

Pedros Chicken; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee regional operations of stores. The successful candidate will manage multiple store operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving profitability. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in operations management and possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years operations management experience overseeing at least 10 stores.
• Own reliable vehicle is required.
• Experience with GAAP/Micros systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all regional operational issues of stores.
• Setting budget guidelines and monitoring performance against KPIs.
• Conducting store audits and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Management skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal Communication skills

Self-motivated

Tools

GAAP

Micros

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Overseeing all regional operational issues of stores
2. Set budget guidelines for stores to ensure effective monitoring of turnovers, GP%, and operational expenses in order to maximise net profitability as per set KPIs
3. Ensuring quality control and optimal compliance with PEDROS Standard Operating Procedures
4. Assisting franchisees and stores in trouble shooting and areas to focus on to improve ROI
5. Overseeing store audits, conducting store inspections and highlighting critical issues for action within a specified time period
6. Conducting profitability assessments and break evens for Franchisees and stores
7. Ensuring revenue growth
8. Maintain GP% in region at set benchmarks and to achieve required gross profit margins
9. Weekly reports on stores compliance, turnover against budget, labour and purchases.
10. Weekly planner and action plan to be sent every Sunday for approval
11. Ensuring stores compliance with health and safety and COVID regulations
12. Overseeing training and upskilling of Management and staff
13. Conducting processes for implementation and assessment of store revamps
14. Coordinating start-off of new stores and ensuring optimal operational standards of food quality, service, and cleanliness
15. Support all marketing and promotion initiatives from the Head Office
16. Ensuring Franchisee compliance on promo compliance and execution
17. Monitoring and reporting opposition prices and competitor strategies
18. Attending to and dealing with all CCMA, Department of Labour related issued
19. Work within a team and drive the brand forward

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum 3 years operations management experience of overseeing minimum 10 stores required
2. Own reliable vehicle required
3. GAAP/ Micros experience and knowledge
4. Management skills
5. Organizational skills
6. Problem-solving skills
7. Verbal Communication skills
8. Self-motivated