Job Purpose
Lead and build The Mall Group's Food & Beverage Business Unit, driving the development of a multi-brand F&B portfolio across international franchises, joint ventures, and owned brands. This role will oversee business strategy, new investment opportunities, brand expansion, operations, and overall P&L performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the overall F&B business strategy, brand portfolio, and long-term growth roadmap.
- Identify and evaluate new international franchise, joint venture, acquisition, and investment opportunities.
- Lead negotiations with international brand owners and business partners, including franchise and JV agreements.
- Develop business cases and feasibility studies covering investment, unit economics, payback period, IRR, and potential risks.
- Own overall revenue, profitability, budget, and P&L performance across the F&B portfolio.
- Lead new brand launches, localization, site selection, and multi-year store expansion plans.
- Oversee operations, supply chain, food quality, service standards, and cost efficiency across brands.
- Build and lead the F&B organization, including Operations, Marketing, F&B Development, and Supply Chain teams.
- Manage key relationships with franchisors, JV partners, investors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Present business plans, budgets, and investment proposals to senior management and the Board.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; MBA is preferred.
- 12–15+ years of experience in F&B, hospitality, or retail, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong experience in full P&L management and multi-brand business operations.
- Experience with international franchises, joint ventures, or negotiations with overseas brand owners is strongly preferred.
- Proven track record in launching and scaling multiple restaurant brands or concepts.
- Strong commercial, financial, investment, and negotiation capabilities.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate strategy into operational execution.
- Fluent English with strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
