The Next Idea, a premiere international restaurant and hospitality consulting group, has several exciting career opportunities in our Interior Design and Architecture office in Trivandrum, India.

We need creative, strategic thinkers to help us create, develop and implement – the Next Idea!

The Next Idea, a premiere international restaurant and leisure consulting group, has several exciting career opportunities in our Interior Design and Architecture office in Trivandrum, India. We’re looking for innovative, productive, service-oriented individuals to join our growing team. Our mission: to help people and companies explore extraordinary opportunities, manage and sustain growth and maximize revenue: Our services include: Concept and brand creation, menu & product development, concept and brand evaluation and modernization, business diagnostics, marketing strategy and tactical execution, and operational management services for all aspects of the retail and hospitality industries.

We need creative, strategic thinkers to help us create, develop and implement – the Next Idea!

Requirements for role of Architect:

·         University Qualification (BA Arch) from a reputable university

·         Proficient in all Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and technology-based applications

·         Multi-lingual: Fluent local language; fluent English is required.

·         Experience with interior design of restaurant or retail concepts preferred

·         Experience with plans, drawings etc a must

·         Minimum 3-5 years’ professional experience

·         Ability to operate computer and other office machines such as fax, copier, telephones etc.

·         Portfolio required. We will not consider any resumes that do not include a link to a portfolio.

The Next Idea, a premiere international restaurant and leisure consulting group, has several exciting career opportunities in our Trivandrum office in India. We’re looking for innovative, productive, service-oriented individuals to join our growing team. Our mission: to help people and companies explore extraordinary opportunities, manage and sustain growth and maximize revenue: Our services include: Concept and brand creation, menu & product development, concept and brand evaluation and modernization, business diagnostics, marketing strategy and tactical execution, and operational management services for all aspects of the retail and hospitality industries.

We need creative, strategic thinkers to help us create, develop and implement – the Next Idea!

Requirements for this position

·         Proficient in all Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and technology-based applications

·         Multi-lingual: Fluent local language; fluent English is required.

·         Experience with interior design of restaurant or retail concepts preferred

·         Minimum 2 years’ professional experience

·         Ability to operate computer and other office machines such as fax, copier, telephones etc.

Experience with 3d Max and rendering for interior design

Responsibilities:

Sales/Customer Service

·         Train employees in sales and first class customer service

·         Generate sales to increase profitability.

·         Provide input into stores projected financial plan.

·         Roll out approved sales projections to the field.

·         Provide input to establish criteria for generating sales to meet projected sales plan.

·         Maintain communication with the field to ensure sales strategy implementation.

·         Provide incentive(s) to achieve said goals.

Store Operations/Controllables

·         Set up restaurants and train employees under all operating manuals provided

·         Implement costs and ratio goals.

·         Comply with all brand standards and SOPs as detailed by the Franchise Company and Management Company

·         Implement labor, maintenance, supplies and COGS costs budgets for the field.

·         Implement criteria for maintaining acceptable ratios for the field.

·         Provide communication to the field to ensure costs strategy.

·         Provide incentive(s) to achieve said goals.

·         Feedback to Client and Management company all issues and recommendations for improvements

·         Manage expense and travel budgets for the field.

Development/Communication

·         Maintain company culture, vision and mission in the field and in direct areas of responsibility.

·         Communicate needs of the field to CEO & Management Company

·         Maintain professional communication with all corporate departments.

·         Oversee successful location openings ensuring all deadline dates are met

·         Implement performance standards to the field.

·         Hire, train and direct supervisory field personnel.

·         Provide continuous communication and follow up to strengthen the company’s training culture to the field.

·         Share in the development of operating standards for the company and implementation of the standards in the field.

·         Provide communication as needed for event employee participation.

·         Work closely with all support departments.

·         Maintain positive company morale.

Qualifications

·         Minimum 10 years retail/F&B store management in food service multi-unit retail organization

·         Fluent in English

·         Commitment to training and development

·         Previous multi-unit manager experience preferred

·         Bachelors degree and or equivalent required; Master’s Degree preferred

·         Experience in both quick service and casual dining industries a plus

·         Has demonstrated the professional skill set to work cross functionally with highly effective outcomes

·         Excellent verbal/written skills; well developed analytical skills

·         Strong ability to plan, delegate and communicate

·         Well organized and detail oriented; proven leadership skills

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Interested candidates should email: aliciajarvis@live.com with their resume and cover letter. Please include your salary expectations along with your past year’s salary.

5 Years extensive chocolate making experience at an advanced level. Looking for 5 star chocolatier who has experience at the top end of chocolate making.

Must have excellent training skills, and the ability to use a computer.