Real Estate Manager UAE - F&B Leasing
Expansion Pipeline & New Store Development
Establish and maintain a pipeline of potential new locations. Present commercially viable proposals for approval from the CEO/CFO to ensure new store opening targets are met, with clear identification of opportunity areas for future expansion.Lease Renewal & Cost Optimization
Review all existing locations and manage lease renewals in line with contract expiry timelines. Negotiate with landlords to secure favorable commercial terms, ensuring reductions or improved terms compared to previous contracts wherever possible.Portfolio Risk Management
Identify potential risks within the existing property portfolio where an exit strategy may be required to maintain commercially viable agreements. Ensure exits are executed without penalties and propose suitable alternative locations in a timely manner.Administrative & Compliance Oversight
Manage direct reports to ensure all leasing administrative requirements (Ejari registration, lease documentation, landlord payments, and lease signatures) are completed within the required timelines to avoid penalties due to expired documents or delayed payments.Landlord Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and developers to position Papa Johns as a preferred and trusted brand, ensuring the company receives early or first opportunities for new developments and prime locations.
Focus on expansion of a leading F&B brand in UAESupport the UAE expansion program with finding perspective locations to open
Qualification -- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architecture/ Property Management.
- 10+ years of experience in real estate, leasing and expansion.
- Recognized Leasing qualification (Optional)Technical Expertise-
- Leasing F&B units, Negotiation skills, Project Management, Commercial acumen, financial literacy, Contract management, ExpansionExperience
Industry exposure - Similar QSR brands, F&B/ hospitality
Our client is an international F&B chain operating 100+ restaurants across GCC (majorly in UAE). With an ambitious expansion plan in place to more than double in size over the next 5 years, they are well placed to be one of the largest QSR chains in the region
- Opportunities to work in a well-established business services company.
- Engagement with a dynamic and growing sector in the UAE.
- Supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
If you have the expertise and drive to excel as a Real Estate Manager in the UAE, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in the business services industry.montly