OPERATIONS DIRECTOR – UAE BASE!

My client is a well-established Contract Catering Company who specialises in providing catering services to the offshore oil & gas and maritime market globally.

The Operations Director will be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE and will report in to and take direction from the Managing Director.
The role will also require regular travel / offshore site visits across the Middle East to other countries of operation to provide oversight, audit and client interface where needed.

The Operations Director shall lead the client service delivery - operations, mobilizations, HSE, Food Safety and quality system of the Company.

The Operations Director shall provide proactive management and leadership to the onshore and offshore Operations teams under their remit including Operations Managers, Ops Support Managers and offshore Camp Boss’, whilst managing contract specific components, delivering high quality standards of service to customer and client while ensuring adherence to company HSE, HR and legislative procedures and systems while ensuring budget adherence and financial goals in P&L.

Adhere to the Company IMS Procedures and policies, and commitment to eliminate any hazards and risks at workplace.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS NEEDED:

• Preferable to have an offshore catering career history with minimum 8 years in an operational management role – essential to have a strong background in Contract Catering
• Background in managing group commercial contracts offshore (preferred).
• Professional constructive behaviour; ability to work in different cultures and countries.
• Self motivated, but ability to work as part of a small team, being flexible in work approach, comfortable working low-level detail and high level strategy and working to support the team.
• Integrity, confidentiality, accountability in handling clients and projects.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Ideal to have Offshore survival and relevant catering qualifications

Salary Package Offered: AED50k pm neg and dependent upon experience

Get in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com