Key Responsibilities

• Managing operations across Francois Offshore Catering Limited, whilst taking full responsibility for profit and loss, and reporting to the Marine Services Director.
• Monitor financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to achieve financial goals and targets.
• Identify investment opportunities, both in terms of internal resources, skillset and opportunities in the market, such as potential acquisitions, partnerships or Joint ventures.
• Support with corporate planning, formulating policies and help set goals and objectives for the Catering business unit
• Set KPI’s to measure and track performance of business expansion and customer delivery
• Responsible for developing wider business development opportunities – in coordination with the Operations Managers to drive greater bid invites and performance.
• Oversee and optimise end to end operations, ensuring a high standard of service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Accountable for people planning, development and succession within FOC, identifying key resources, talent review and future planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, safety and continuous improvement.
• Drive the development of marketing and communication plans, and the establishment of long and short-term marketing and business objectives and goals at a client level.
• Review governance and management of Offshore Catering business unit, communication, and engagement with stakeholders.
• Lead market research initiatives to stay informed of industry trends, client needs, and competitive landscape, ensuring the Company remains a market leader.
• Drive innovation in service offerings to enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Benchmark Francois Offshore Catering rates for feeding and labour with the major competitors – employ strategies to increase competitiveness whilst mitigating risk
• Professionally interact and communicate with internal departments, multitask, and work to aggressive deadlines.
• Develop and implement robust risk management strategies, ensuring Francois Offshore Catering is prepared for any potential challenges, including supply chain disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Attend selected key industry functions along with other personnel as required
• Provide evaluation of identified strategic options and business opportunities and obtain buy-in from management and parent company stakeholders
• You may be asked to carry out tasks not associated with your role from time to time.

Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive experience working in the offshore catering industry
• Extensive experience in a senior management position
• Extensive experience in sales environment with demonstrated success
• Demonstrable experience managing clients and key stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience in risk analysis and management
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills
• Financial and commercial acumen – ability to navigate and interpret complex accounts
• Operational leaderships skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated customer relationship management skills
• Detailed knowledge of remote catering operations, crewing and logistics
• Detailed knowledge of key geographies pertaining to offshore oil and gas projects
• Broad understanding of offshore operations and compliance requirements.
• PC literate with extensive knowledge and experience working with all MS office products.

Closing date: 25th Oct 2024