🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Food Concepts Nigeria Plc – 6 Positions

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 following positions below:

1.) Project Officer I
2.) Project Associate I
3.) Quality Control / HSE Officer
4.) Human Resources (HR) Officer
5.) Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - Pie Express South
6.) Environmental Sustainability Manager
7.) Property Acquisition Associate

Job Title: Project Officer I

Requisition ID: 1830
Location: Lagos
Department: Business Development Department
Reports to (Title): Project Manager

Job Purpose

• To oversee and perform administrative functions concerned with a project.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Project Administration

• Ensure project’s administrative and financial activities comply with rules and regulations
• Support development and preparation of result – oriented work plans, critical paths and other project management tools
• Provide support to the implementation of the internal standard operating procedures
• Coordinate the arrangement of appointments and meetings, including compilation of briefing and presentation materials, speeches, ground information and documentation
• Provide translation of simple correspondence and act as an interpreter and take meeting minutes if required
• Support preparation of budgets and provide information for audit needs
• Arrange travel and hotel reservations, obtain necessary travel authorizations as required
• Provide administrative support to organization on conferences, workshops and retreats as required;
• Maintain an up-to-date list of inventory of the project and support annual physical verification by checking the accuracy of records and location of property;
• Act as a custodian for the management of project stationary supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationary, distribution of stationary as required and keeping the log of distribution
• Maintain filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials and documents.

Key Performance Indicators

• Estimate of project completion
• Deviation of planned budget
• Percentage of milestone missed
• Cost variance.

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required.
• Possession of any relevant certification is an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years experience in similar role.

Knowledge Requirements

• Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Project Management
• Knowledge of Time Management
• Demonstrates Supervisory skills.

Decision Expectations:

• Provide effective administrative and logistics support to the project in compliance with rules and regulations policies and strategies
• Maintain filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials and document.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Project Associate I

Requisition ID: 183
Location: Lagos
Department: Business Development Department
Reports to (Title): Project Manager

Job Purpose

• To ensure specific projects are implemented efficiently, successfully and within the agreed terms of the project.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Area
Project Administration

• Ensure project’s administrative and financial activities comply with rules and regulations
• Support development and preparation of result – oriented work plans, critical paths and other project management tools
• Provide support to the implementation of the internal standard operating procedures
• Coordinate the arrangement of appointments and meetings, including compilation of briefing and presentation materials, speeches, ground information and documentation
• Provide translation of simple correspondence and act as an interpreter and take meeting minutes if required
• Support preparation of budgets and provide information for audit needs
• Arrange travel and hotel reservations, obtain necessary travel authorizations as required
• Provide administrative support to organization on conferences, workshops and retreats as required;
• Maintain an up-to-date list of inventory of the project and support annual physical verification by checking the accuracy of records and location of property;
• Act as a custodian for the management of project stationary supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationary, distribution of stationary as required and keeping the log of distribution; and
• Maintain filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials and documents.

Key Performance Indicators

• Estimate of project completion
• Deviation of planned budget
• Percentage of milestone missed
• Cost variance.

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business administration, Public Administration or related field is required.
• Possession of any relevant certification in accounting or finance is essential
• Minimum of 2 years experience in similar role.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new data management systems.

Decision Expectations:

• Provide effective administrative and logistics support to the project in compliance with rules and regulations policies and strategies
• Provide effective support in financial management focusing on quality assurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Quality Control / HSE Officer

Requisition ID: 1321
Location: Nigeria

Job Purpose

• To provide assurance on quality systems across the company’s businesses, establishing controls, verifying input materials, their suppliers and processes that meet world – class standards at FC outlets.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Food Quality Standards:

• Implementation of the raw materials quality Assurance Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and other raw materials at the outlets and PPUs’
• Perform and document processes/corrective action, including follow-up monitoring to gauge the quality of the raw materials and output of production
• Ensure strict conformity to Food Safety standards, cGMP, GHP, and GLP and production procedures at all times to meet set quality standards
• Ensure usage and storage standardization of all chemicals, media and reagents as stipulated in the work instruction manual
• Prompt reporting of all substandard raw materials and production outputs
• Ensure strict compliance on the use of PPE and conformity to Food Safety standards, OHS, and Environmental Management Standard.

Food Analysis:

• Conduct testing of all raw materials and packaging materials to specifications before usage in the stores
• Conduct of analysis on all fresh consignments supplied to outlet warehouse for sampling for quality integrity conformity
• Carry out periodic spot checks on production processes and raw materials before clearance for use or sales
• Perform analytical tests in the laboratory as assigned by the HSE/QA Manager and immediately report any problems with tests, equipment or results
• Perform laboratory administrative duties by receiving stocks from vendors or suppliers
• Keep recording of analytical results in the appropriate log book and liaise with relevant regulatory authorities when required
• Ensure production and work areas are clean and organized
• Perform routine check-ups and maintenance of lab equipment and monitor the status of food supplies.

Key Performance Indicators

• Number of Production output complains
• Number of regulatory defaults relating to quality of environmental compliances
• Percentage of production conformance to pre-set quality standards
• Accuracy of quality assurance reports
• Quality of vendor supply materials received
• Turnaround time for analysis
• Percentage  of result precision and record keeping
• Number of customer complaints..

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural / Physical Science or Manufacturing management is required.
• Possession of any relevant certification such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of quality assurance policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
• Knowledge of tools, methods and concepts of quality assurance
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of QSR/Food Industry processes.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - Pie Express South

Location: Nigeria

Job Purpose

• To oversee all human resources operations within assigned business divisions and ensure they are aligned with Food Concepts’ overall business goals

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Strategic Planning & Implementation:

• Consult with line management and provide Human Resource guidance
• Implement the behavioral matrix that aligns the objectives and priorities of the company with that of the assigned division.

Human Resource Management Services:

• Analyze trends and metrics with the HR department
• Consult with line management of assigned division and provide daily HR guidance
• Plan the requirement and availability of human resources for the assigned division/business over time and ahead
• Provide candidates for all vacancies that exist in the assigned division and ensure only credible employees are recruited any given time
• Make available for all staff all work tools or conditions that contributes to or enhances the delivery of excellent performances from employees
• Establish a network of relationships with the employees and ensure that this improves efficiency across the businesses
• Ensure the compliance of employees to the business rules and the company policies and the statutes listed in the staff handbook
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Ensure the jobs provided for assigned business divisions are adequately manned and not unnecessarily absented
• Must ensure that absenteeism in assigned business division is not too high beyond the accepted limit.

Provide HR policy guidance:

• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning
• Identify aspects of the assigned business operation/division that requires adequate skills improvements through trainings; Internal and External
• Provide the needed training programs required for the business to enhance the productivity of staff
• Liaise with Training Unit to facilitate the needed trainings for the division
• Provide feedbacks through nominated employees on all trainings scheduled for improved efficiency of the Training Unit
• Suggest new HR strategies to management

Administrative Functions:

• Keep the records; documents and files relating to all staff
• Ensure all due correspondences, memos, reports and certificates are tracked in each employees files
• Provide periodic up to date report on key Human Resources metrics and activities as it relates to the business division
• Performs any other related task as may be assigned from time to time

Key Performance Indicators

• Labour Turnover Rate (Target Vs Actual)
• % of Staff Cost to Revenue
• % of Staff Cost to Operating Cost
• HR ROI
• Time to complete task/project

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of all HR Management Service
• Knowledge of HR practices and employee management
• Knowledge of Employee Relations and Emotional Intelligence
• Demonstrate ability to act as a consultant on human resources management and organizational changes.
• Demonstrates excellent people management skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of Process Management, Knowledge and Application
• Analytical and goal oriented
• Demonstrable experience with HR metrics
• Knowledge of labor legislation and HR policies
• Knowledge of processes in the Food/QSR Industry

Job Specifications:

• A good first degree in social/management/physical sciences
• Possession of a Post graduate degree in Human Resources/Business Administration or related field is an added advantage
• Membership of CIPM, HRCI, CIPD or any other related professional qualification is required.
• Minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in a similar role.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Applications
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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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
Reports to (Title): Property Manager
Department: Business Development Department

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

• A good First Degree in Estate Management, Building, or related areas
• Membership in a relevant real estate/professional body is an added advantage.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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