Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it’s umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere and Public.
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Projects - Soft Service department.
Key Accountabilities:
- Enhancement in look and feel of Front of House area
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies for FOH area
- Develop maintenance procedures for cleaning and replacements of Upholstery and
- furniture and ensure proper implementation
- Carry out regular audits for all outlets to identify, plan and resolve issues related to FOH area
- Develop and execute strategies to elevate FOH focusing on cleanliness, ambience and customer satisfaction
- Collaborate with vendors for civil works and with suppliers to procure fabrics, furniture,
- lights, plants etc. Also coordinate with design team for Specifications and Approvals
- Conduct regular inspections of FOH areas to identify maintenance needs, cleanliness
- issues, and opportunities for improvement
- Liaise with project management team and design team for any changes in design of lights, fabric, furniture etc.
- Liaise with operations to ensure FOH area is well maintained
- Ensuring that all maintenance operations are done in accordance with company policy and health & safety guidelines
- Negotiate proposals with outside vendors for execution of work and follow-up on implementation
- Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Any other relevant ad-hoc task assigned by the line manager or MDs
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Civil Engineering or any related field.
5-7 years’ experience in a similar role. Preferred from Fit out background - Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
- Teamwork; communication; Attention to details; Critical thinking and Goal Oriented