Project Manager - Soft Services

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it’s umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere and Public.

Key Accountabilities:

• Enhancement in look and feel of Front of House area

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies for FOH area
• Develop maintenance procedures for cleaning and replacements of Upholstery and
• furniture and ensure proper implementation
• Carry out regular audits for all outlets to identify, plan and resolve issues related to FOH area
• Develop and execute strategies to elevate FOH focusing on cleanliness, ambience and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with vendors for civil works and with suppliers to procure fabrics, furniture,
• lights, plants etc. Also coordinate with design team for Specifications and Approvals
• Conduct regular inspections of FOH areas to identify maintenance needs, cleanliness
• issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Liaise with project management team and design team for any changes in design of lights, fabric, furniture etc.
• Liaise with operations to ensure FOH area is well maintained
• Ensuring that all maintenance operations are done in accordance with company policy and health & safety guidelines
• Negotiate proposals with outside vendors for execution of work and follow-up on implementation
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Any other relevant ad-hoc task assigned by the line manager or MDs

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Civil Engineering or any related field.5-7 years’ experience in a similar role. Preferred from Fit out background
• Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
• Teamwork; communication; Attention to details; Critical thinking and Goal Oriented