Recruitment at Food Concepts

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Treasury Associate

Requisition ID: 1720
Location: Nigeria
Department: Finance Department
Reports to (Title): Treasury Manager

Job Purpose

• To ensure timely report on daily cash position for utilization of funds.
• To monitor and coordinate the banking transactions/activities of the organisation.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Managing Cash Assets:

• Prepare daily cash position report
• Monitor and follow-up with investment placement including interest and roll-overs
• Review imprest system
• Review daily sales and daily lodgement verification
• Vet payments   to suppliers and ensure invoices are in order for payment
• Assist in listing vendors for payment
• Ensure the cash position is updated to inform the management about firm liquidity and where cheques are written.

Treasury Advisory:

• Advise management on utilization of surplus funds
• Assist to evaluate the fiscal decisions of their organization and recommending the best possible course of action.
• Analyse the risks and rewards of various decisions on a regular basis
• Ensure the management understands the risks of any given financial decision and is aware of alternative decisions they might be better off making instead.
• Recommends fixed cash to yield interest for the company, in a case of availability of excess funds.

Bank Oversight:

• Monitor daily bank balances to payment instruments are not issued on unfunded account.
• Manage bank POS terminals and deployment
• Maintain relationship with bank officials
• Ensure all treasury transactions are posted and reconciliation of GL and sub GL accounts
• Confirm and verify bank charges
• Review bank reconciliation report
• Monitor and ensure payment processes are strictly adhered to
• Assist in guiding the bank reconciliation process monthly
• Confirmation of cheques.

Key Performance Indicators

• Provision of Daily cash report
• Provision of Bank Reconciliation Report
• Percentages of account balances reported daily
• Percentages of cash transactions reconciled daily
• Time taken to create month-end accounting journals for all treasury transactions
•  Rate of compliance with internal controls especially on payments
• Accuracy of forecasted investment income.

Job Specifications

• A good First Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of  3 years in a core financial/treasury capacity
• Possession of a Post graduate degree in Accounting/Business Administration or related field is an added advantage
• Membership of the Certified Treasury Professional(CTP), ICAN, ACCA, CFA or any other related professional qualification is required, as well as courses on  Treasury and Fund Management..

Decision Expectations:

• Recommend operational, strategic and financial decisions
• Make recommendations to the management on best investment alternatives
• Enforce agreed decisions
• Assign work to subordinates
• Monitor subordinates’ work performance
• Appraise/evaluate subordinates’ performance.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of Cash Management Principles
• Knowledge of banking systems and processes
• Knowledge of the Food/QSR Industry processes
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Excel software.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: IT Officer

Requisition ID: 1546
Location: Nigeria
Job Theme: Support and IT Operations
Reports to (Title): Information Technology Manager

Job Objective

• To collaborate for the design, analysis and implementation of efficient IT systems.
• To gather feedback from end users for continuous process system and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Support Functions
• Deploy, configure, maintain and repair IT infrastructure – both software and hardware
• Support all installations pertaining to all field locations, stores and the Head office
• Administrative Functions
• Communicate with stakeholders to understand their requirements
• Develop and analyze functional specifications
• Design efficient IT systems to meet business and technology needs
• Coordinate developers to build and implement technology solutions
• Integrate multiple systems and reconcile needs of different teams
• Gather feedback from end users about system performance
• Plan and oversee projects (e.g. upgrades, hardware/software installations)
• Provide advice and technical training to end users as required
• Keep abreast of technology trends and developments

Key Performance Indicators

• IT System uptime/downtime
• Mean Time Between Faults
• Mean Time to Resolve
• Number of system breaches due to virus attacks and or breaches
• Network Uptime/downtime

Educational Qualifications

• A good first degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related areas
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the QSR/FMCG sector
• Membership of CISCO, or any other IT related professional qualification is an added advantage.

Functional Competencies/Requirements:

• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot hardware, software and network problem
• Knowledge of Project Management
• Knowledge of databases, system security and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of network operations and management
• Knowledge of systems design and development process
• Knowledge of various ERP
• Knowledge of the QSR/Food Industry practices

General Management Competencies / Requirements:

• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Good Organizational Skills
• Keen attention to details
• Good command of English and above-average
• Report Writing skills
• Candidates must be decent, efficient and self-confident.

Desired Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Proactive self-starter
• Results Orientation
• Assertiveness & tenacity
• Ability to cope with and work under pressure

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: QEHS Associate

Location: Nigeria
Grade Level: 4
Department: Shared Services Department
Reports to (Title): Quality Assurance Manager

Job Purpose

• The Associate will be directly responsible for strict compliance with Quality, environmental, Health and Safety, and regulatory matters support in the assigned region/patch

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

• To strictly adhere to statutory and regulatory requirements in Lagos stores and Pie production unit.
• To adhere to all the safety and environment regulations within and around the production area (PPU) and all the company brands (CR stores, Pie Express and Chopbox)
• To ensure discipline in all the FC department in the region, example: wearing uniform, wearing of badges, using of proper tools, and to ensure that all safety requirements are met.
• To ensure effective co-ordination with all the sections within the region (Lagos) FC units, for effective service to other departments/divisions/units.
• To ensure calibration of all the measuring and weighing equipment under direct control of the shared service division are carried out regularly and recommends such to other departments.
• To ensure good housekeeping and cleanliness in the area of control all the time.
• To submit the required reports example: daily, weekly, monthly or any periodic reports to the superior.
• To strictly adhere to the requirements of the ISO 9001, 14001, 22000, and 45000 and other company adopted quality/operation management system.
• To ensure and maintain all operations, and technical document assigned to him/her.
• To ensure strict conformity to cGMP, and GHP always
• To ensure conformity of all raw materials and packaging materials to specifications before usage in the production shop floor (Pie production unit), and CR Stores.
• To ensure strict compliance to FC process standards, such as Operation Alert, SIC (Short Interval Control), and carry out on the spot checks on processes and materials before clearance for use/dispatch.
• The staff should develop a measurable standard for materials and processes assigned to him/her.
• The staff should report any non – conformity beyond his competence to the Superior without assumption.
• To cater for regulatory activities with the government agencies.
• The staff is duty bound to maintain confidentiality of all technical information or documentation at his disposal.

Direct Reports:

• Quality Control Officer
• QC Operatives
• QC interns

Key Performance Indicators

• Efficiency Indicator – Productivity
• Impact Indicator – Customer satisfaction and Fidelity
• Effectiveness Indicator – Value
• Customer service Indicator – Customer complaints
• Safety Indicator – Quality/Safety

Job Specifications
Educational Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural / Physical Science or Manufacturing management is required.

Professional Requirements:

• Possession of any relevant certification such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor is essential.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 – 4 years’ experience in similar role

Decision Expectations:

• Investigate conformance to Company specification and deliverables.
• Report Quality or Safety issues to ensure conformance to Specifications and quality deliverables

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of food operations
• Knowledge of current Good Hygiene practice
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and requirements
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance policies and procedures and Safety – Food, Fire, Occupational Health and Environment
• Knowledge of tools, methods and concepts of quality assurance

Working Conditions

• Job holder typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend or evening work. Job role is largely field work, overtime may also be required in this role, for example, during new Store Openings.

Contacts and Purpose of Contact
Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts):

• Line Managers
• Store Employees
• Employees

Purpose of Contact:

• Exchange or provide information
• Obtain, clarify, and discuss information
• Present, discuss information and problems
• Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas
• Deal with, influence or motivate subordinates
• Promote, justify or settle highly sensitive matters

External Contacts (most frequent contacts):

• Service Providers/ Vendors.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Finance Officer

Requisition ID: 762
Location: Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• Processing of suppliers / vendor invoices for payment
• Maintaining the creditors’ schedule
• Ensure daily/weekly collection of Bank statements and   confirmation of cheques
• Manage all forms of payment (internet banking, Remita, interswitch etc)
• Keeping the financials documents organized and filed
• Detect and eliminate errors in payment request
• Confirm all retirement before another cash advance is processed for a staff
• Ensure posting of items received by the store into appropriate Trade Creditor’s account
• Verify all intercompany transactions across businesses – review and sign off on all intercompany transactions across the divisions
• Confirm on monthly basis that charges on COT and Interest are in line with the agreed rate.
• Perform any other related duties from time to time

Key Performance Indicators:
Outputs/ Frequency

• Daily Cash Position: Daily (12 noon)
• Review of Bank Reconciliation Statements: Weekly (WD 2)
• Bank Charges/Interest Verification Report: Monthly (WD 5)
• Report on Fixed Deposit: Monthly (WD 5)
• Treasury Sectional Report: Monthly (WD 5)

Skills, Competencies and Requirements
Educational Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of University Degree or HND Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Minimum of 1 years post professional qualification experience.

Functional Competencies/Requirements:

• Skill to improve risk management through reduction/transparency of cash balances
• Banking transaction execution and settlement skill
• Cash and investment reporting skill
• Compliance to audit observation as to the segregation of duties with reference to back office functionality of recording transactions through a systematic driven authorization/execution process

General Management Competencies/Requirements:

• Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
• Good Presentation Skills
• Relationship Management
• Strong Problem solving skills
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively

Desired Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Proactive self-starter
• Assertive and tenacious
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
• Highly organized and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to cope with and work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Recruitment Associate

Requisition ID: 1341
Location: Nigeria
Department: Human Resources  Department
Reports to (Title): Human Resources Manager

Job Purpose

• To ensure the Company has talent pipeline by sourcing and acquiring qualified candidates for both present and future people need for the Business Divisions

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Recruitment and Resource Planning:

• Provide people for all vacancies that exist in the division
• Ensure only credible employees are recruited any given time
• Co-ordinate the requirement and availability of talent for the business division
• Provide people for all vacancies that exist in the division and ensure only credible employees are recruited any given time
• Ensure staff onboarding and make available for all staff all work tools or conditions that contributes to or enhances the delivery of excellent performances from employees
• Ensure HR Reporting Matrix, monitor the labour value of the division and ensure employees’ contribution to the company reflects a positive impact.

Recruitment Documentation and Activities:

• Ensure all recruitment activities are in compliance with the Company policies and procedures
• Manage the recruitment process by ensuring all vacant roles are budgeted for/employee request form for unbudgeted role, placing job vacancies, co-ordinating interviews including personality assessment program for stores, candidate care program, medical checks i.e. food handler test etc
• Ensure only credible employees are recruited any given time
• Responsible for all recruitment documentation and checks such as Personal Bio data form, Guarantor checks, Reference checks, onboarding documentation i.e. Acknowledgement of Staff handbook, Code of business conduct and others, HR Spicy box containing relevant information for store opening, verifying all information supplied by candidates are correct and issuance of offer letter
• Make available for all staff all work tools or conditions that contributes to or enhances the delivery of excellent performances from employees
• Recruitment reporting such as Recruitment tracker, work force planning indicating targeted number of recruitment versus actual, time to fill vacancies tracker, family tree update etc

Recruitment and Selection Process:

• Ensure candidate talent pipelines through sourcing channels including targeted recruitment campaigns, internet searches, networking groups, social media, database search, referrals and advertising.
• Maintain an applicant tracking process that ensures that quality candidate are shortlisted on time and within budget
• Conduct thorough pre-screening of candidates as required and provide detailed documentation and recommendations to line managers
• Manage new employees’ orientation programs ensuring that the programs stimulate positive attitude towards the Company goals.
• Maintain a reporting system that shows vacancies filled in relations to headcount budgeted by each business division
• Ensure talent pipeline both internal and external for each business division in terms of CV pool and ready to hire candidates
• Ensure compliance to the labor laws of the government in relations to recruitment process and practice
• Ensure employees and expatriates are aware of the laws of the government and that they comply adequately thereafter avoiding company representation of defaults.
• Ensure adequate compliance to all company policies, internal control processes and approved processes
• Perform any other related task as may be assigned from time to time

Key Performance Indicators:

• Time to fill vacancy
• Number of Qualified Candidates per post
• % of position filled over required talent
• Acceptance Rate against target
• Sourcing Channel Efficiency
• % of new hires that exited the business before confirmation
• Manage the cost of hiring within the stipulated/agreed budget
• Compliance with regulatory stipulations

Job Specifications
Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of University Degree or equivalent in Industrial Relations and Labour or its equivalent

Professional Requirements:

• Membership of the CIPM, or any other related professional qualification is required.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years working experience in retail business or related industry

Decision Expectations:

• Recommend the best resources for the business
• Provides recommendations/ advice to the management on employee related matters
• Provides customer-focused HR Services

Knowledge Requirements:

• Applicant Tracking System
• Must be able to work autonomous handling a number of complex tasks and recruitment projects at the same time
• Communication
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Talent Sourcing
• Interviewing & Assessment
• Recruitment Analytics
• Planning, Scheduling, Controlling & Coordinating
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Relationship Management

Working Conditions

• Jobholder typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend or evening work.
• This role is largely office-based, although may require visiting of business stores to check on employee performance.
• It can be demanding especially during peak periods such as, salary dates where jobholder bears the brunt of ensuring salaries of staff are processed accurately and received on time.

Contacts and Purpose of Contact
Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts)

• Line Managers
• Store Employees
• Employees

Purpose of Contact:

• Exchange or provide information
• Obtain, clarify, and discuss information
• Present, discuss information and problems
• Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas
• Deal with, influence or motivate subordinates
• Promote, justify or settle highly sensitive matters

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Environmental Sustainability Manager

Requisition ID: 1825
Location: Nigeria
Department: Shared Services Department

Job Purpose

• To develop and manage the Food Concepts plc Environmental sustainability and Green housekeeping programmes and overseeing the delivery of efficiencies in utility consumption within The Food Concepts plc.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Strategic Implementation:

• To identify opportunities for the strategic development of environmental sustainability and climate change program
• To own the development and delivery of the Sustainability Action Plan working with park teams and specialists across the organisation to drive initiatives across all business areas.
• Ensure consistent monitoring, implementation and compliance of Business Division to relevant legislation laws
• Implement strategic directions for Quality Assurance function for Business Division
• Work with organisation members to audit, identify quality problems and improve operational processes
• Investigate and diagnose quality complaints, track down components and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and implement techniques for compiling, preparing and presenting data.

Quality Standards and Procedural Management:

• Maintain all operations and technical documents assigned to him
• Ensure strict conformity to Food Safety Standard, ISO, cGMP, GHP, and GLP at all times
• Should always ensure strict adherence to all set operation standards.
• Ensure conformity of all raw materials and packaging materials to specifications before usage in the CR and Px stores under her direct control
• Carry out spot checks on processes and materials before clearance for use, when required
• Develop a measurable standard for materials and processes assigned to him/her.
• Develop a measurable standard for all environmental aspects and processes assigned to him/her.
• Report any non – conformity beyond his/her competence to the Superior without assumption.
• Carry out analytical tests in conformity with the approved work instruction.
• Collate and process analytical data and submit adequate report timely to the superior.
• Whenever required, will cater for regulatory activities with the government agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all technical information or documentation at his disposal
• Perform any other task that may be assigned from time to time

Environmental/ Suppliers Certification:

• Develop standards, specifications and environmental criteria required to be in conformity government requirements.
• Demand FC’s / Regulatory agencies acceptable environmental, quality and food safety standards from our raw materials suppliers and contractors during supplies and services
• Create a system that verifies, certifies and recommends acceptable suppliers/contractors that aligns with the FC’s minimum supplies’ quality /environmental standards.
• Issue compliance rating against all company’s business locations and suppliers operating standards
• Visit suppliers’ sites for processing and operations activities conformity to environmental and climatic change requirements

Environmental/ Climatic change Compliances:

• Responsible for product labelling compliance and for keeping product specifications current.
• Develop partnerships and relationships with relevant organisations.
• To be alert to opportunities for fund raising for sustainability projects and apply for funds from grant and other providers.
•  Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to environmental sustainability and climatic change requirements.
• Investigate regulatory agencies concerns or complaints about environmental ad climatic change matter.
• Take necessary steps to control potentially unsafe or environmentally damaging activities

Reporting and Supervision:

• Plan, assigns and supervises Quality/HSE function in South – West; through the direct reporting Associate/Officer(s)
• Implement and monitor Environmental and climate change alongside Quality/HSE Initiatives and operations
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, review and report on the work of directing reporting staff staff
• Ensure periodic Environmental and climatic change /Quality/HSE reports/metrics to Head, Quality/HSE

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural/Physical science or Manufacturing management is required. Possession of master’s degree in environmental related field will be an advantage
• Possession of any relevant certification such as Six Sigma, ISO 14000, Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor is essential
• Minimum of 4 – 5 years’ experience in production environment or similar role

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of environmental and quality assurance policies and procedures and Safety – Food; Fire, OH & Environmental
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
• Knowledge of tools, methods and concepts of quality assurance
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical analysis

Decision Expectations:

• Executes and oversees environmental and climatic change action program in line with government act
• Analyse and investigate product complaints or reported environmental/quality issues/Safety to ensure closure in accordance with company guidelines and external regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Efficiency Indicator – Productivity
• Impact Indicator – Regulatory standards compliance /Customer satisfaction and Fidelity
• Effectiveness Indicator – Value
• Customer service Indicator – Customer complaints
• Safety Indicator – Environmental/Quality/Safety.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Property Acquisition Associate

Requisition ID: 1823
Location: Nigeria
Department: Business Development Department
Reports to (Title): Property Manager

Job Purpose

• To support the Property Manager in acquiring, managing, and maintaining viable properties in line with the company’s business objectives.
• This role involves conducting market research, coordinating due diligence, liaising with landlords, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements to facilitate business expansion and site management.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Property Sourcing & Management:

• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential property locations for business expansion.
• Conduct property searches and liaise with regulatory agencies to verify ownership and compliance.
• Maintain a database of available properties, tracking market trends in rental and capital values.
• Assist in negotiating lease agreements, renewals, and purchase terms with property owners.
• Support in building and maintaining relationships with landlords, agents, and other stakeholders.

Due Diligence & Compliance:

• Assist in obtaining necessary approvals and permits required before property acquisition and development.
• Support in preparing and processing lease agreements, service charges, and legal documentation.
• Ensure proper documentation and storage of all property-related agreements and records.
• Track and report compliance with relevant property laws and regulations.

Risk Management & Reporting:

• Assist in monitoring company property portfolio, flagging potential risks or legal concerns.
• Support in resolving property-related disputes and liaising with legal advisors when necessary.
• Provide timely reports on property sourcing, lease agreements, and site-related challenges.
• Coordinate the timely resolution of property maintenance issues.

Key Performance Indicators

• Rate of legal issues on property acquisition
• Rate of exposure attributed to property site
• Turnaround time for property sourcing
• Quality of sites sourced
• Achievement of appropriate Due Diligence.

Job Specifications

• Educational Requirements: A good First Degree in Estate Management, Building, or related areas
• Professional Requirements: Membership in a relevant real estate/professional body is an added advantage.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role, especially in the QSR/FMCG sector.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of property management principles, leases, and legal frameworks.
• Understanding of real estate valuation and market trends.
• Familiarity with QSR/FMCG property acquisition processes is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data management tools.

Decision Expectations

• Supports decision-making on site feasibility and property suitability.
• Provides recommendations on lease negotiations and risk assessments.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Working Conditions:

• Job role holder typically work over 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday and may entail putting in some extra hours (weekends and evening work).
• This role requires frequent travelling for meetings to conduct surveys and inspections, as well as sitting for long hours over the computer preparing and conducting preliminary surveys.
• The individual must possess strong negotiation skills, as the role requires negotiation.

Contacts and Purpose of Contact
Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts):

• Executive Management
• Employees.

External Contacts (most frequent contacts)

• Service Providers/ Vendors
• Customers.

Purpose of Contact:

• Exchange or provide information
• Obtain, clarify, and discuss information.
• Present, discuss information and problems
• Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas
• Deal with, influence or motivate subordinates
• Promote, justify or settle highly sensitive matters.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online