Description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella - SALT, Parker's, Somewhere, Public, Soil, Shalwa and Kumo.

We are presently seeking to hire a highly qualified Fit-Out Project Manager (F&B) with a strong background in F&B project management to oversee construction, renovation, and expansion projects across the UAE. This role is pivotal to ensuring the successful delivery of projects in line with our brand identity, operational needs, and business goals - all while maintaining high standards in time, cost, and quality

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full project lifecycle: from planning, budgeting, and tendering to execution, close-out, and handover.
• Manage all project documentation, proposals, schedules, and progress reports.
• Oversee and coordinate consultants, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring performance is aligned with project goals.
• Ensure all construction and fit-out works are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with design and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Design, Branding) to align project execution with brand expectations.
• Monitor the development and implementation of review processes for space planning, interiors, MEP works, and vendor selection.
• Manage pre- and post-construction permits by liaising with local authorities and relevant government entities.
• Proactively identify risks and bottlenecks, propose solutions, and escalate when necessary.
• Enforce and refine project standards, site guidelines, and operating procedures to streamline delivery across locations.
• Stay updated with latest industry trends, materials, and construction methodologies, and advise management on innovative or cost-saving practices.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards and regulatory compliance across all project sites.