STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER

• Analyze local and regional F&B market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape
• Identify emerging dining trends, cuisine preferences, and technology use in the industry.
• Research potential new markets for expansion (e.g., new locations, delivery models, cloud kitchens).

2. Business Planning & Strategic Development

• Assist in developing short- and long-term business strategies to increase revenue and profitability.
• Support the creation of new restaurant concepts or menu directions based on data and insights.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to pricing strategies and customer engagement.

3. Operational Optimization

• Review existing restaurant operations and identify areas for cost savings or process improvements.
• Work with operations teams to streamline supply chain, staffing, and customer service processes.
• Recommend technologies (e.g., POS systems, digital ordering, reservations) to improve efficiency.

4. Marketing & Partnership Strategy

• Collaborate with marketing teams to craft campaigns aligned with business goals and seasonal demand.
• Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships (e.g., food delivery platforms, events, influencers).
• Analyze ROI of marketing and promotional campaigns to guide future strategies.

5. Expansion and Growth Planning

• Support feasibility studies for new outlets or franchise models.
• Develop business cases and financial models for new locations or concepts.
• Work with legal and real estate teams on licensing, site selection, and regulatory compliance.

6. Data & Performance Analysis

• Develop KPIs to measure performance across different branches or service models.
• Track performance metrics such as table turnover, cost of goods sold (COGS), customer satisfaction, and labor efficiency.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports for management review.

7. Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with internal stakeholders (kitchen, service, finance, HR) to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, or tech providers for execution of strategy-related projects.

The applicant should be able to participate in the business as a minority shareholder of at least 70 % subject to the company’s shareholder agreement.

. Must be able to work on weekend and public holidays