Managing Director (MD) Hospitality, Catering & Facilities Management

Raban Al Safina Group Al-Munesh (AMC) Managing Director (MD) Hospitality, Catering & Facilities Management Al-Munesh (AMC), part of Raban Al Safina Group, is seeking a Managing Director to lead the company’s strategy, financial performance, organisational development and commercial expansion across two core business sectors: Hospitality & Catering and Facilities Management & Maintenance. The role carries company-wide accountability for business performance and the leadership of dedicated operations teams serving the American University in Baghdad, group companies and project sites. It requires a mature executive capable of directing diverse, concurrent operations through strong management teams, clear priorities and disciplined performance oversight. Key Responsibilities Define and execute company strategy, annual business plans and growth priorities, with accountability for profit and loss, budgets, cash flow and sustainable profitability. Build and lead the management structure across both sectors, establishing clear responsibilities, effective delegation, operating procedures and measurable performance standards. Coordinate operational, logistical and administrative planning across multiple sites, balancing competing priorities and deploying people, resources and suppliers effectively. Oversee large-scale catering and institutional food services, including breakfast and lunch provision, central and satellite kitchens, university restaurants and food-service outlets. Direct the development and performance of the company’s food brands, covering Eastern and Western cuisine, desserts, fast food and food carts. Oversee menu and recipe development through specialist teams, ensuring consistent quality and commercially viable offerings. Provide executive oversight of conferences, celebrations and major events, ensuring coordinated catering, venues, staffing, transport, suppliers and contingency arrangements. Lead facilities management and maintenance services across university facilities, group premises and project sites, covering civil works, building fabric, electrical and mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, drainage and associated infrastructure networks. Ensure effective preventive and corrective maintenance, asset reliability and service continuity through qualified technical teams, specialist contractors and clear service-level standards. Strengthen procurement, inventory management, supply chains and cost controls across both sectors, while maintaining food safety, hygiene, workplace safety and customer service standards. Develop new contracts, partnerships and commercial opportunities, supporting the expansion of restaurant brands, catering activities and facilities services through sound business cases and controlled execution. Requirements Proven executive leadership of a sizeable service business, with company-wide responsibility extending beyond the management of a single restaurant, kitchen, facility or site. Substantial experience overseeing hospitality, large-scale catering or multi-outlet food operations, together with demonstrated capability in leading facilities management and maintenance services through specialist teams. Strong strategic thinking, mature managerial judgment and the ability to translate business objectives into practical operating plans and measurable results. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and business activities simultaneously, while maintaining accountability, service quality and operational control. A strong record of leading managers, building organisational capability, delegating effectively and improving underperforming operations. Sound command of P&L management, budgeting, cost control, workforce planning, procurement and contract performance. Commercial awareness and the ability to develop brands, assess expansion opportunities and manage senior stakeholder relationships. Sufficient operational and technical understanding to challenge performance, evaluate risks and hold both food-service and facilities teams accountable, without replacing their specialist expertise. Preferred A relevant degree in business, operations, hospitality, engineering or facilities management; experience leading diversified service operations within a corporate group or a large institutional environment. How to Apply Send your CV to [redacted email]. Clearly demonstrate your executive authority, P&L responsibilities and experience across hospitality/catering and facilities management. Include the scale of operations, teams and sites managed, together with measurable improvements in profitability, service quality, operational reliability or business growth. Email subject: Managing Director (MD) | Al-Munesh (AMC) Show more Show less