vacancy
Head of Operations
salary
#600,000 -700,000
location
Ikoyi
our client
Food and Beverage
job responsibilties
● Recommend strategies and advise the CEO on issues that pertain to the development of the company.
● Actively pursue the company’s strategic and operational objectives
● Work closely with the management team to develop long-term operational strategies aimed at efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
● Ensure operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget.
● Oversee production schedules to meet client demands
● Collaborate with the customer service team to ensure timely responses to customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction at every step.
● Manage delivery schedules, coordinating with drivers and logistics partners to ensure on-time, efficient deliveries.
● Implement data collection methods for operational metrics, aiming to reduce errors and increase service excellence.
● Develop, review, and improve operational policies and procedures to enhance overall business performance.
● Supervise cross-functional support teams and collaborate to improve tools and systems for increased business efficiency.
● Maintain constant communication with management, staff, and external stakeholders.
● Work with HR and Admin teams to ensure periodic performance appraisals and continuous staff development.
● Oversee the order fulfilment process to ensure that orders are accurately processed and dispatched on time.
● Ensure the customer service team responds to emails, calls, inquiries, feedbacks and complaints promptly. Handling other external issues directed from the customer service team with a customer-first mindset.
● Deliver results and meet customer expectations by following up on customers to get feedback on post service delivery
● Address any customer complaints or issues directly, ensuring problems are resolved swiftly and to the customer’s satisfaction.
● Manage relationships with delivery drivers and set clear expectations for delivery timelines.
● Ensure the effective allocation of personnel to meet daily operational requirements.
● Manage and oversee the daily operations of the company ensuring orders are accurately processed, fulfilled and dispatched on time.
● Ensure the customer service team responds to emails, calls, and inquiries promptly, with a customer-first mindset.
● Address any customer complaints or issues directly, ensuring problems are resolved swiftly and to the customer’s satisfaction.
● Manage relationships with delivery drivers and set clear expectations for delivery timelines.
● Ensure the effective allocation of personnel to meet daily operational requirements.
● Manage and oversee the activities of the customer service officials, decorators,
bakers, drivers, and other support staff.
● Manage Costing of the menu and other product pricing for the company.
● Manage the procurement process of all office essentials and stock keeping for all products.
● Ensure proper replenishment of stock. No item should be out of stock.
● Monitor inventory and ensure zero waste
● Track and review production data and key performance indicators across departments.
● Compile and present monthly reports on key operations such as production, finance, staffing, and customer service performance.
● Regularly review reports from production, events, and customer service teams to ensure alignment with company goals.
● Ensure the company’s activities comply with legal, regulatory, and financial directives.
● Monitor adherence to human resource and safety compliance standards.
● Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures, including data security and customer privacy protocols.
requirements
B.Sc./M.Sc. in a business-related field.
● Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
● Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in operations management, preferably in retail or food manufacturing.
● Experience in managing customer service teams and logistics operations is compulsory.
● Management certification (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) is an advantage.
● Strong business acumen and knowledge of operational processes.
● Ability to create and manage budgets effectively.
