General Manager
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Our client, a leading company in the chocolate sector, is seeking a qualified Commis Chef to fill this position and play a vital role in the company’s overall success.
Location
Baghdad
Working time
8 Hours per day / 6 Days a week
Salary range
6,000 - 7,000 $
Gender
Male / Female
Responsibilities
- Oversee full business operations across retail, production, and distribution for a luxury chocolate brand, ensuring alignment with company strategy and profitability targets.
- Develop and execute growth strategies, including market expansion, brand positioning, and premium customer experience enhancement.
- Lead and manage cross-functional teams (operations, sales, marketing, finance, production), ensuring high performance and accountability.
- Maintain strict quality control standards for premium chocolate products, ensuring consistency with luxury brand expectations.
- Manage P&L, budgeting, cost control, and revenue optimization to achieve financial targets.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, distributors, and high-end clients.
- Oversee supply chain operations, including sourcing of raw materials (cocoa, ingredients), production planning, and inventory management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Hospitality, or related field (MBA preferred).
- Minimum 7–10 years of senior management experience, preferably in FMCG, luxury retail, food & beverage, or confectionery industry.
- Strong understanding of luxury brand management and premium customer experience standards.
- Proven experience in P&L management, budgeting, and financial performance optimization.
- Experience managing multi-site operations (retail stores, production units, or distribution networks).
- Knowledge of food production processes, quality control, and food safety standards is highly preferred.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and team management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard environment with attention to detail and brand image.