TotalEnergiesCategory Manager Food & Food Safety Manager
Jul. 2023Nairobi County, Kenya• Successfully negotiated and executed over 10 leasing agreements with key national food partners, contributing to a 15% revenue growth in 2023.
• Enhanced the performance of coffee corners, increasing gross profit from 50% to 59% (Java on the go & Mugg and Bean).
• Oversaw the establishment of 2 new franchises and managed the operations of 10 Mugg & Bean on the Move locations.
• Developed and implemented 3 innovative business proposals for new food concepts, including Mobile Kitchen partner and shop-in-shop rental spaces.
• Evaluated category trends and applied improvements that enhanced overall performance, such as co-funded marketing initiatives.
• Managed project implementation for all QSR and dine-in restaurant endeavors, coordinating with landlords, engineers, contractors, business development, and marketing teams to ensure swift execution, cost optimization, market introduction, and revenue growth.
• Supervise all aspects of food safety and implemented HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) verification across our Bonjour and third-party sites, adhering to international standards.
• Reduced food safety audit nonconformities from 70% to 84% in collaboration with Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS).
• Directed category strategies with large OPEX and CAPEX budget for food safety and marketing initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with both local and international regulations by staying abreast of regulatory changes.
• Conducted comprehensive competitive analysis to benchmark company performance.
• Empowered station staff by providing training on food safety and sales strategies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop promotional campaigns that effectively increased category awareness and sales growth.