STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER

Roles & Responsibilities

• Analyze local and regional F&B market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape

• Identify emerging dining trends, cuisine preferences, and technology use in the industry.

• Research potential new markets for expansion (e.g., new locations, delivery models, cloud kitchens).

2. Business Planning & Strategic Development

• Assist in developing short- and long-term business strategies to increase revenue and profitability.

• Support the creation of new restaurant concepts or menu directions based on data and insights.

• Evaluate and recommend improvements to pricing strategies and customer engagement.

3. Operational Optimization

• Review existing restaurant operations and identify areas for cost savings or process improvements.

• Work with operations teams to streamline supply chain, staffing, and customer service processes.

• Recommend technologies (e.g., POS systems, digital ordering, reservations) to improve efficiency.

4. Marketing & Partnership Strategy

• Collaborate with marketing teams to craft campaigns aligned with business goals and seasonal demand.

• Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships (e.g., food delivery platforms, events, influencers).

• Analyze ROI of marketing and promotional campaigns to guide future strategies.

5. Expansion and Growth Planning

• Support feasibility studies for new outlets or franchise models.

• Develop business cases and financial models for new locations or concepts.

• Work with legal and real estate teams on licensing, site selection, and regulatory compliance.

6. Data & Performance Analysis

• Develop KPIs to measure performance across different branches or service models.

• Track performance metrics such as table turnover, cost of goods sold (COGS), customer satisfaction, and labor efficiency. • Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports for management review.

7. Stakeholder Coordination • Work with internal stakeholders (kitchen, service, finance, HR) to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, or tech providers for execution of strategy-related projects. The applicant should be able to participate in the business as a minority shareholder of at least 70 % subject to the company’s shareholder agreement.

. Must be able to work on weekend and public holidays

Tell employers what skills you have

Strategic Planning
Cuisine
Mergers
Customer Engagement Strategies
Researching Potential Markets
Site Selection
Business Strategy
New Restaurant Openings
B2B market research
Strategic Planning Management
Customer Behaviour Analysis
Acquisitions
Versatile
Delivery Management
Corporate Finance
Production Technology