Qureos Mentor

Position Overview: The Lead Buyer is responsible for conducting data-driven analysis and forecasting to estimate future demand for products to steer sourcing and buying decisions related to merchandise for QC+&rsquo;s retail shops.Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Plan, develop, and deliver merchandise ranges to budget, schedule, and customer profile in line with the department and company strategy. Conduct data-driven demand forecasting that includes analysis of internal/external factors, historical sales data, etc. to estimate future/ongoing order needs.</li><li>Analyze stock-holding data and develop/recommend diverse plans to ensure inventory is cleared at expected sell-through rate. Conduct analysis (e.g., of historical sales data, market/competition) to ensure appropriate retail prices. Provide analytical support to maximize product sales performance.</li><li>Support the Head of Retail &amp; Merchandise Planning to conduct monthly communication meetings with the retail teams and circulate minutes of meetings afterward.</li><li>Assist the Head of Retail &amp; Merchandise Planning and the Director of Retail &amp; Merchandising with the preparation of annual department budgets. Oversee submission of new purchase requests to the merchandise committee, recommending appropriate order quantities by analyzing past sales patterns and ensuring that stock levels are optimized.</li><li>Provide merchandise administrators with the information required to prepare purchase request approval forms for submission to the merchandise committee. Deliver buying projects within specified budget parameters, maintaining strong gross margins, and expediting orders within target lead times and coordinating with stakeholders to pre-empt obstacles and troubleshoot anticipated issues. Support the Merchandise Manager by ensuring the milestones related to merchandise development projects are achieved on time, flagging delays, and troubleshooting anticipated issues.</li><li>Liaise closely with the Logistics Team to facilitate and expedite the timely shipment of supplier orders. Recommend enhancements to existing processes to achieve further efficiencies.</li><li>Support the Retail Manager in expediting corporate sales orders. Provide support and recommendations for shop displays to enhance sales and clearance of slow-moving stock. Maintain awareness of trends in the wider retail industry, museum retail, local market, and new suppliers, keeping updated through research and trade show visits.</li></ul>Qualifications: &bull; Higher secondary or degree-level qualification required<ul><li>At least 5 years of relevant experience in merchandise buying</li></ul><ul><li>Well-developed computing skills, including the understanding of relevant IT products and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Please provide your number and email address.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Buying: 5 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Doha (Preferred)</li></ul>

Lead Buyer - Retail

The Senior Sous Chef is responsible for the preparation of a la carte menu items, supervising junior members of the kitchen team and assisting in the management of kitchen operations. This includes menu planning and costing, organizing special events, developing new dishes, and maintaining food quality standards, supports the Head Chef and Executive Chef in the planning of menus and menu changes, ensure that menu food costs meet or exceed agreed targets.Operational Activities &middot; Cooks and serves food according to the restaurant&rsquo;s quality and service standards.&middot; Oversees the preparation of the Commis.&middot; Organizes staff duty roster.&middot; Arranges training of kitchen staff on kitchen skills and hygiene.&middot; Arranges ordering, receiving, and storage of food.&middot; Receives the raw materials according to quality specifications.&middot; Monitors the storage area for FIFO and to avoid waste.&middot; Controls safety and cleanliness of all kitchen and food storage areas.&middot; Creates a harmonious environment amongst all staff within the outlet.&middot; Arranges food costs to meet agreed targets.&middot; Arranges menu planning.&middot; Organizes the production of high-quality food according to menu guidelines.&middot; Supervises all members of the kitchen team according to staffing guidelines.&middot; Ensures that supplies and deliveries are properly ordered.&middot; Undertakes regular stock takes.&middot; Achieves food cost figures according to agreed upon standards.&middot; Supports the Front of House Supervisor in the management of the dining room.&middot; Organizes and implements regular cleaning and waste disposal.&middot; Organizes and implements safe work practices.&middot; Plans and implements menu changes in consultation with the Executive Chef.&middot; Maintains kitchen equipment.Food and Beverage Safety&middot; Follows correct hygienic food handling practices and ensures all staff members are in line with international food and beverage safety standards.&middot; Educates staff members on kitchen health and safety best practices.&middot; Achieves and maintains all HACCP guidelines.&middot; Ensures that the kitchen staff follow hygienic food handling practices.Ideal Candidate should have 5-7 years relevant experience with well-developed computing skills including understanding of relevant IT products and software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP/Oracle) and comprehensive knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, team management and cost control.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: QAR12,300.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Please provide your email address and Mobile number to be considered for the role.</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>hospitality: 5 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Arabic (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Doha (Preferred)</li></ul>

Senior Sous Chef

Join QC+ and explore 2   exciting career opportunities. They're hiring for various roles with options for remote or on-site work. Apply today and become part of their innovative team.

QC+

ABOUT_COMPANY

Lead Buyer - Retail

Senior Sous Chef