Atlas Professionals are recruiting for a Head of Offshore Catering role based in Westhill, Aberdeen.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing operations across the company, whilst taking full responsibility for profit and loss, and reporting to the 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 company 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 the company 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.
If you have relevant experience and may be interested, please apply and your CV will be reviewed.