Career Opportunities at HR Aid Consults

Experience: 5-7 years

We are looking to hire a highly qualified and experienced Retail Manager to oversee our client’s fashion store.

The Retail Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store.

Responsibilities

• Create a unique retail experience in line with the brand
• Manage the shop to ensure a creative and inspiring layout, lighting and stock display
• Set annual trading budgets and targets
• Full responsibility for managing the retail trading budget and profit and loss account, monitoring performance against agreed key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Develop and maintain suitable measures and systems for controlling stock control, to ensure sufficient levels of stock at minimum stock holding and to keep write-off stock to minimum
• Analyze sales figures, interpret trends and forecast future sales volumes in order to maximize profit
• Maximize retail turnover and profit working to grow the business in order to support the brand’s ongoing financial viability
• Partner with the senior management team to identify potential income generation opportunities from alternative commercial sources to ensure the organization’s long term financial viability
• Work with the head of business development to ensure that business development activities are complementary and all potential income generation activities are exploited
• Ensure effective systems for cash handling and retail banking are in place, reviewing and updating business processes as necessary
• Ensure that the shop offers visitors a range of products at appropriate pricing levels and meets the organizations income targets
• Work with the sales team to develop limited edition commissions and multiples from exhibiting artists
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures through retail management and staff meetings, store walk-through and audits, etc.
• Continually evaluate and react to performance issues and actively recruit retail candidates
• Collaborate with sales manager to set daily, weekly and monthly sales targets for all retail staff and contribute significantly to meeting the targets
• Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales volumes to maximize profits
• Provide support to the fashion buyer, the home/furniture buyer, general manager as well as the CEO in identifying brands to be featured in store portfolio
• Monitor low performing brands and suggest methods to drive quick, sustained and effective turnaround in performance
• Organize all store operations and allocate responsibilities to personnel
• Supervise and guide staff towards maximum performance
• Prepare and control the store’s budget aiming for minimum expenditure and efficiency
• Monitor stock levels and purchases and ensure they stay within budget
• Deal with complaints from customers to maintain the store’s reputation
• Inspect the areas in the store and resolve any issues that might arise
• Plan and oversee in-store promotional events or displays
• Keep abreast of market trends to determine the need for improvements in the store
• Analyze sales and revenue reports and make forecasts
• Ensure the store fulfils all legal health and safety guidelines
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Skills & Requirements

• BSc. / HND in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in luxury industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Retail Manager
• Professional certification will be an advantage
• Working knowledge of the fashion industry
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of the products
• Knowledge of consumer spending trends and buying patterns
• Standard knowledge on the use of sales software
• Good data entry skills
• Excellent customer-facing skill
• Knowledge and understanding of business policies and procedures
• Ability to create detailed spreadsheets, charts, and presentations
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools
• Must have the ability to navigate stressful situations
• Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Excellent organization, planning and coordination skill
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals
• Good intuitive, negotiating, and analytical skill
• Excellent written and communication skill.
• Passionate about fashion, design, art, culture, luxury
• Must have a forward-thinking attitude
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must be a good communicator
• Must be professional in attitude and appearance
• Must be a good team player
• Must possess good judgement
• Possess a strong emotional intelligence
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
• Must be willing to work long hours and be very responsive
• Must be professional in dealing with clients 
• Must have a friendly personality.

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Salary: N300,000

We are looking to hire a highly qualified and experienced Facility Officer for our client, a luxury fashion brand in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Facility Officer is responsible for creating a suitable working environment, ensuring facilities are always clean. Also responsible for installing and maintaining adequate communications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all installations (plumbing, HVAC, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Manage the organization’s facilities and equipment
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Inspect building structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all facilities staff, external contractors and ensure they meet/exceed work expectations
• Manage staff accommodation
• Manage organization’s fleet
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Ensure facility insurance coverage is up to date for all assets
• Plan for the future by forecasting the facility’s upcoming needs and requirements
• Perform facility analysis and forecasting
• Develop worksheet for predicting maintenance
• Create weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance reports
• Work with the Operations and Facility Manager to ensure compliance of all statutory requirements by the Federal Government
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Skills & Requirements

• BSc. in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant field
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Facility Officer
• Professional, HSE certification is an advantage
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities
• Knowledge of risk management
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Familiar with cost comparative analysis
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for security and public health and safety
• Good reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and admirable leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking skills
• Strong negotiation skill
• Good problem-solving skills
• High accuracy and precise attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to carry out basic First Aid treatment.
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and sound judgement
• Must be proactive
• Ability to assist team members when needed to accomplish team goals
• Must be honest and have integrity
• Must be willing to work long hours and be very responsive
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must have the ability to navigate through stressful situations

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Salary: N350,000 – N450,000

We are looking to hire a highly qualified Sous Chef for our client, a fine dining restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and managing food preparation in all kitchen stations.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare dishes
• Direct food preparation processes
• Assist the Chef De Cuisine to create menu items and meal designs
• Ensure that all kitchen stations and equipment are clean, organized and sanitized
• Assist the Chef De Cuisine in the administration and training of new kitchen staff
• Supervise and motivate cooks of other levels (senior and line cooks)
• Ensure health and safety of all kitchen stations
• Ensure health and safety of food items
• Ensure that standard food and hygiene practices are adhered to
• Evaluate performance of all kitchen staff
• Ensure food quality and standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Give report directly to the Chef De Cuisine on all kitchen activities
• Raise requisition for food inventory needs
• Manage the kitchen inventory
• Ensure that kitchen supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensure proper food temperature when cooking or storage afterwards
• Provide supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service
• Take charge of kitchen opening and closing
• Resolve customer issues and concerns on a one-on-one basis
• Perform any other task assigned.

Skills & Requirements

• B.Sc. in Hospitality management, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related field
• Qualification from a Culinary school
• At least 3 years’ work experience in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and meal preparation
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Excellent budgetary and financial management skills
• Experience in managing inventories and stocktaking
• Knowledge on kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good conflict management abilities
• Great creative and innovative thinking skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional leadership and people skills
• Effective staff coordination and delegation
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers
• Ability to manage and coordinate a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Must have a forward-thinking attitude
• Must be detail oriented
• Confident, assertive, and honest
• Must always appear clean and tidy
• Must be calm and organized
• Must be professional in attitude and appearance
• Must be a good team player
• Must possess good judgement
• Possess a strong emotional intelligence.