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Group Head – Human Resources & Administration Food Concepts
Recruitment brief
Overview
Food Concepts Plc is a market leader in the West African food sector. We operate world-class, quick service restaurant (QSR) brands including 65 Chicken Republic outlets, Pizza Republic, Scoops ice-cream and Reeds (an upscale Thai fusion restaurant & lounge). The group also comprises Butterfield Bakery Nigeria (with 9 plant bakeries) and Free Range Farms (a state-of-the-art poultry farm and poultry processing plant).
Vision
To us “Extraordinary Satisfaction” means that we will consistently deliver an experience that leaves our customers longing for more. Extraordinary is not about being perfect; it is about striving for that which is beyond the ordinary at all times. This is the unending passion that drives us to add value to all who interact with our company and brands.
Mission
Our Mission statement is “From Concepts to Results”. This ideology keeps us focused on the development and implementation of World-class, modern African brands that deliver value to our stakeholders through the provision of product and service excellence, delivered by our passionate and well trained team.
Key Milestones
Business Model & Market Profile
Shareholding Structure
Food Concepts Plc has 711 shareholders including:Retail (Nigerian)Retail (Foreign)Institutional (Nigerian)Institutional (Foreign)
IFC recently invested US$20 million to acquire a 17% share in Food Concepts to support the company’s aggressive expansion plans.
Our People
With a workforce of about 1300 people, we are unwavering in our conviction that great people make great brands. To this end we believe in:– Recruitment, training, recognition and reward – Enabling our people to become stakeholders in the business through an employee share
incentive programme– Developing critical leadership functions, career development paths and strong
succession plans to protect the future of the company and its brands
Core Values
Quality Assurance
Committed to internationally accepted quality standardsAchieved ISO (NIS ISO 9001: 2000) certification across our restaurants and bakeries in 2009Implemented Oracle ERP system across the business to increase efficiency, reduce system losses and improve ROI
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Overview
A world class, modern African QSR brand launched in 2004Already 65 stores across Nigeria and in GhanaFastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa2nd largest QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets)
One of Nigeria’s top 20 brands over all (Financial Standards Awards 2009)
Short-mid term plans are to roll out 300 stores across West Africa by 2015Mid to long-term plans include Pan-African expansion and reach into Southern & Western Asia and the UAE
Core Differentiators
Recipes include authentic West African spices to meet local taste profiles Offers both fried and rotisserie chicken (catering for emerging health trends)Being a world-class, proudly Nigerian brand sets Chicken Republic apart from large Western competitors like KFCSoon Free Range farms will enable Chicken Republic to offer larger portion sizes and a more extensive range of processed poultry products
Target Market Profile
Total Nigerian market size is 150 million people of which 65% of all people are under the age of 25Brand positioning is thus focused on the emerging young adult market (14-30 years of age) who are at the heart of an emerging middle-classFuture aims include capturing a larger share of the kiddies market (5-13)
Group Head – HR & Admin
We are actively seeking a passionate and dynamic Group Head of HR & Administration to support Food Concepts to achieve its goals and maintain a position of brand leadership in terms of market recognition, consumer preference and profitability through the management of its people. Job objective:– Originate and lead comprehensive Human Resources practices and
objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
– Organize and supervise all of the administrative and support activities that facilitate the efficient operations of all company locations.
Group Head – HR & Admin – Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities for this role encompass these themes:
– Strategy Development, Planning & Reporting– Policy Development– Performance Management/Reward & Benefits– Provision of HR Management Service– General & Resource Administration– Ownership, Management and Leadership
A detailed job description elaborating on each of these key responsibilities is available.
Group Head – HR & Admin – Person specification
Our ideal candidate will have competence in:– People management skills– HR strategy management– Performance management– Reward, benefits & compensation management– Payroll management & administration– Leadership skills– Oral & written communication skills– Presentation skills– Strong negotiation skills– Relationship management skills– Problem solving skills– Planning, scheduling & coordinating effectively
Group Head – HR & Admin – Person specification
Our ideal candidate will also have:– Minimum of university degree ( a masters degree in Business
Administration will be advantageous)– Minimum of 10 years HR work experience in a similar role in a
multi-site, structured environment and or in a Consulting firm– Integrity– Self-starter skills– Results orientation– Strategic thought process & follow through– Assertiveness & tenacity– Strong cerebral capacity– Ability to work with all levels of management, build
partnerships and teams – Ability to multi-task effectively & work under pressure
How to apply
Food Concepts have retained Rockpools to recruit for this role.
For a further discussion, please contact one of the following consultants:
Mohan Yogendran Tel. + 44 (0)20 3137 3404 / Tel. + 44 (0)7786 190671E-mail: [email protected]
Nancy ScottTel. + 44 (0)20 3137 3408 / Tel. + 44 (0)7984 172291E-mail: [email protected]