Country Manager - Food Services and Cloud Kitchens

Country Manager
- Food Services and Cloud Kitchens Job Snapshot
- Role:
Country Manager
- Food Services

- Location:

Doha, Qatar
- Industry: Food and Beverages
- Function:
Management General

- Experience:

Minimum 3 years in growth management, product management, consulting, internal strategy or startups
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Overview talabat is looking for a commercially focused Country Manager
- Food Services to lead the growth and operations of talabat Kitchens in Qatar. This role combines business development, financial management, cloud kitchen expansion and operational leadership. You will develop the country growth strategy, manage the performance of multiple food brands and identify opportunities to expand the cloud kitchen network. Reporting to the General Manager MENA Talabat Kitchens, you will work closely with the regional management team, the Senior Director Food Services and cross-functional stakeholders to build a profitable and scalable business.

The position requires strong commercial judgment, experience managing teams and the ability to translate financial and operational data into practical business decisions. Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.

• Country:
  Qatar
• City:
  Doha
• Industry: Food and Beverages
• Function:
  Management General
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site
• Reporting To:
  General Manager MENA Talabat Kitchens

• Develop a clear growth strategy for talabat Kitchens across Qatar.
• Align the country expansion plan with talabat 's wider business strategy.
• Identify opportunities to increase the presence of cloud kitchens in the market.
• Lead business development initiatives supporting Food Services growth.
• Evaluate market opportunities and recommend commercially viable expansion plans.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives with the regional management team.
• Translate business objectives into actionable country-level priorities.
• Monitor progress against growth targets and adjust plans according to market conditions.

• Take ownership of the Food Services business financial performance in Qatar.
• Manage country-level financial statements and operating budgets.
• Ensure business activities remain aligned with agreed financial targets.
• Monitor revenue, costs and profitability across the operation.
• Evaluate the financial impact of construction projects and new brand launches.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Support investment decisions through financial planning and analysis.
• Maintain accountability for delivering a profitable Food Services business.

• Identify suitable locations for new cloud kitchen facilities.
• Evaluate potential kitchen spaces against agreed selection criteria.
• Consider location, size, accessibility and cost when assessing expansion opportunities.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders during the site selection process.
• Support planning for construction and new kitchen launches.
• Assess the commercial potential of proposed expansion locations.
• Contribute to business cases for future kitchen development.
• Ensure expansion initiatives support the overall country growth strategy.

• Lead business development activities for talabat Kitchens in Qatar.
• Manage large-scale projects involving multiple business functions.
• Coordinate stakeholders throughout project planning and execution.
• Work with the Senior Director Food Services to prepare investment proposals and business cases.
• Assess project feasibility, commercial opportunities and expected business outcomes.
• Monitor the progress of approved initiatives.
• Identify project dependencies and coordinate solutions to implementation challenges.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding project priorities and progress.

• Oversee the daily operations of multiple food brands within talabat Kitchens.
• Monitor operational performance across kitchen locations.
• Ensure kitchen activities meet applicable health and safety standards.
• Oversee site hygiene and operational cleanliness requirements.
• Coordinate stock deliveries and related operational activities.
• Identify operational challenges and implement appropriate improvements.
• Maintain consistent operating standards across the Food Services business.
• Support efficient coordination between kitchen teams and other operational…