Business Development & Cost Optimization Manager
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Were Hiring: Business Development & Cost Optimization Manager F&B Sector (UAE)
We are a growing multi-brand restaurant group based in Abu Dhabi, operating across burger, Asian, and Arabic shawarma concepts. We are currently seeking a dynamic, analytical, and strategic Business Development & Cost Optimization Manager to lead our next growth phase.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEIndustry: Restaurants / Food & Beverage
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
Business & Financial Analysis
Analyse sales and cost performance across brands and locations.
Identify inefficiencies, cost leakages, and low-margin areas.
Deliver data-driven insights and actionable improvement plans.
Cost Control & Procurement Optimization
Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and quality.
Standardize procurement processes and reduce food & labor costs.
Implement systems to minimize wastage and inventory discrepancies.
Menu Engineering & Product Profitability
Analyse product-level profitability and suggest menu improvements.
Collaborate with chefs to develop high-margin, marketable items.
Introduce seasonal offers and bundles to boost average ticket size.
Growth & Expansion Strategy
Prepare feasibility studies for new locations, cloud kitchens, or franchises.
Explore new markets, strategic partnerships, and brand extensions.
Lead special projects, rollouts, and new business initiatives.
System & Process Development
Propose internal systems to streamline operations and reporting.
Support the development of SOPs and scalable workflows.
Coordinate with operations, finance, and HR for alignment.
Reporting & Leadership
Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports.
Present strategic updates and expansion plans to ownership.
Act as a key advisor to the CEO for long-term growth initiatives.
Requirements:
Bachelors in business, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years in business development, cost control, or strategic roles within F&B.
Proven track record in cost optimization and operational efficiency.
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
Familiar with UAE market and F&B supplier networks (preferred).
Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
To Apply:
If youre passionate about building efficient, scalable restaurant businesses and thrive on results, wed love to hear from you.