Food Sensory Scientist - R&D/sensory function

We are looking to recruit an experienced Operation Managere for a Premium F&B Company in Kuwait. This role requires a strong culinary leader with hands-on experience in operations, training and managing large teams, particularly in Chain Premium cafe.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Head Chef for a premium company in Kuwait. This role requires a strong culinary leader with hands-on experience in central kitchen operations, bulk production, training and managing large kitchen teams, particularly in pastry, bakery and chocolate production.

Job Summary The Plant Manager will oversee all aspects of plant operations, ensuring optimal production and maintenance activities while achieving key performance indicators. This role is essential for fostering a culture of quality assurance and continuous improvement to maintain and enhance productivity. The successful candidate will lead teams in aligning operational goals with the strategic direction of the organization, thereby ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day plant operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards are consistently met. Drive initiatives to improve plant productivity and operational performance. Monitor key performance indicators, analyzing data to develop action plans for achieving goals. Lead the inventory management process, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing wastage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold food safety standards as a Food Safety Team Member/HOD. Implement maintenance schedules and troubleshooting procedures to maximize equipment uptime. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. A minimum of 8 years of experience in plant operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Preferred Qualifications Experience in leading production and maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes and regulatory compliance systems. Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics related to plant operations.

Job Summary The CFA Manager will play a crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency of our supply chain and logistics functions. This position is responsible for managing the C&F and 3PL vendor relationships, overseeing sourcing and onboarding, and driving commercial negotiations. The CFA Manager's contributions will directly impact inventory management and order processing, ensuring that our logistics operations meet the highest standards of performance. Key Responsibilities Manage relationships with C&F and 3PL vendors to ensure optimal service levels and operational efficiency. Lead the sourcing and onboarding processes for new C&F vendors to drive cost savings and enhance service quality. Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with vendors to establish favorable agreements that support business goals. Oversee warehousing and inventory management practices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Coordinate order processing and dispatch activities to optimize delivery timelines and customer satisfaction. Implement logistics management best practices to streamline operations and improve overall performance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. 3 to 7 years of experience in vendor management, logistics, or supply chain operations. Preferred Qualifications Experience in C&F vendor sourcing and onboarding processes. Proven track record in commercial negotiations and contract management. Strong understanding of warehousing and inventory management systems. Proficiency in order processing and dispatch logistics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and stakeholder collaboration.

Job Summary The General Manager of Sales for the Southern region is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth and developing strategic sales initiatives. This position involves overseeing the sales team and ensuring the execution of effective sales strategies that align with company objectives. By analyzing market trends and fostering relationships with key clients, the GM will significantly impact the organization's success and expansion in the region. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the sales team to achieve monthly and annual sales targets. Develop and implement strategic sales plans to drive market share and revenue growth across the Southern region. Analyze sales performance metrics and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships. Collaborate with the marketing team to enhance product positioning and promotional strategies. Provide ongoing training and development for sales staff to enhance skill sets and performance. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. 9 to 15 years of experience in direct sales or sales management, preferably within a similar industry. Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of CRM tools and sales analytics software. Proven track record of developing successful sales strategies and achieving sales goals.

Executive AssistantLocation: South Mumbai – 400007.Reports To: FounderExperience: 10-20 years CTC Range: ₹10-25 LPA - 15–30% hike on current CTC (based on experience, current compensation, and fit)Industry: Base Metals / Manufacturing - Preferred from Copper / Non-Ferrous Metals Manufacturing & TradingWork week: 6 days Notice period: up to 30 days preferred How to apply: Fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/gQp6yFsbEmail your updated resume to [email protected] Job DescriptionRole Overview As Mercure Metals scales aggressively toward ₹1,800 Cr by FY27, the Founder’s time becomes the company's most constrained asset. The Executive Assistant is not an administrative role; it is an operational leverage role. This individual acts as the Founder's proxy for execution tracking, an information gatekeeper, and a cross-functional project manager, ensuring that strategic directives translate into measurable operational outcomes without requiring the Founder's constant micro-management. Key Responsibilities:● Executive Leverage: Audit and control the Founder’s bandwidth. Deflect non-critical escalations, enforce meeting agendas, and ensure all inputs reach the Founder pre-synthesized with clear decision matrices.● Strategic Project Management (PMO): Track critical growth initiatives (e.g., plant expansion timelines, OEM approval statuses) across department heads, flagging variance to the Founder before critical failures occur.● Cross-Functional Governance: Drive the operational rhythm of the business. Compile, interrogate, and distribute the monthly/quarterly MIS from Sales, Plant, and Finance prior to leadership reviews.● Stakeholder Interface: Act as the primary interface for high-priority external relationships (key clients, board members, financial partners), ensuring flawless communication flow. Service Level Agreement (SLA):● Decision-Making: Authority to reject meeting requests lacking agendas or required pre-reads. Authority to demand data rework from functional heads if MIS templates are incomplete.● Cross-Functional Output: Department heads must submit weekly/monthly deliverables to the EA 24 hours prior to Founder review.● Escalation: Immediate escalation to Founder if any functional head misses critical path deadlines on strategic projects (e.g., plant expansion milestones).● Response Turnaround: Near real-time routing of urgent internal/external communications during business hours.KPI / Metric: Act as the Founder’s single point of coordination for internal operations: prioritising meetings, escalations and inbox items.Set up and run a central tracker for leadership directives, following up with owners until closure.Design and run the executive MIS dashboard, and deliver consolidated MIS ahead of every review.Map and track timelines for strategic initiatives, starting with the top three, and flag delays and risks to the Founder early, with proposed fixes.Run the review cadence: agendas, pre-reads, minutes and follow-ups.Support expansion and M&A workstreams with data and coordination.

Head of Marketing Location: Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaReports to: Founder / Leadership Team About the Opportunity Our client is an emerging business focused on developing innovative products in the fields of supplements, functional nutrition, hydration, and consumer health. Built from the ground up, the business aims to establish a modern, digital-first brand, leveraging a validated commercial foundation and the growth potential of an evolving consumer market. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building a brand from the ground up, shaping its product portfolio, defining its go-to-market strategy, and developing an integrated marketing ecosystem to support long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities Brand Strategy & DevelopmentDefine and implement the brand strategy, positioning, and identity.Develop the brand architecture and product portfolio strategy.Identify relevant consumer insights and translate them into business opportunities.Lead the development and launch of new products and categories.Ensure consistent brand positioning and differentiation across all consumer touchpoints. Go-to-Market & Commercial GrowthDevelop and coordinate go-to-market strategies to support product launches and business growth.Collaborate closely with commercial teams to achieve sales targets and business objectives.Monitor marketing performance and continuously optimize campaigns and initiatives.Establish clear KPIs and measurement frameworks to assess marketing effectiveness and return on investment.Identify opportunities to strengthen market presence, increase customer acquisition, and drive sustainable growth. Digital, E-commerce & Performance MarketingDefine and lead the digital marketing strategy.Develop e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels.Oversee performance marketing campaigns, customer acquisition, and conversion optimization.Leverage data, analytics, and consumer insights to inform strategic and operational decisions.Identify opportunities to improve the digital customer journey and maximize marketing efficiency. Content, Social Media & CommunityBuild and implement an integrated content marketing strategy.Develop the brand’s social media presence and ecosystem of influencers, creators, and communities.Turn content creation into a competitive advantage and a driver of brand awareness and business growth.Ensure consistency of brand messaging, tone of voice, and customer experience across all communication channels.Explore innovative content formats and emerging platforms to strengthen consumer engagement. Leadership & Marketing Organisation DevelopmentBuild and develop the marketing function, establishing the structure, capabilities, and priorities needed to support business growth.Identify, select, and coordinate external agencies, suppliers, and strategic partners.Establish effective marketing processes, tools, and ways of working.Manage marketing priorities and resources in line with business objectives.Act as a strategic partner to the founders and leadership team on brand development, market positioning, and business growth decisions. Candidate Profile 5–10 years of experience in marketing, brand management, or growth marketing.Relevant experience in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Health, Supplements, Sports Nutrition, Wellness, Beauty, or other consumer-focused industries.Strong expertise in brand building and digital/growth marketing.Proven experience in developing and executing marketing strategies with measurable business impact.Experience in product launches, go-to-market planning, and portfolio development.A solid understanding of digital channels, performance marketing, e-commerce, and consumer behaviour.Previous experience as a Senior Brand Manager, Group Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, or in a similar role would be highly relevant.Experience in a start-up, entrepreneurial environment, or a business undergoing significant growth would be an advantage. Personal AttributesEntrepreneurial mindset: Motivated by building something new and creating long-term value.Curious and forward-thinking: Proactive in identifying emerging consumer trends, marketing opportunities, and innovative approaches.Hands-on and execution-oriented: Able to translate strategy into concrete actions and deliver results.Commercially minded and data-driven: Understands the connection between marketing initiatives, customer acquisition, and business performance.Creative yet pragmatic: Combines strong brand-building capabilities with a practical, results-oriented approach.Adaptable and proactive: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and decisions need to be made quickly.Collaborative leader: Able to work effectively with founders, commercial teams, and external partners. What We OfferThe opportunity to build a brand and a marketing function from the ground up.Direct involvement in strategic business decisions and long-term development.A high level of autonomy, ownership, and responsibility.The opportunity to shape the brand’s positioning, product portfolio, and growth strategy.A dynamic entrepreneurial environment with significant potential for professional development and business impact. Thank you for your interest in this professional opportunity! Please note that you will be contacted by an Antal recruiter only if your experience matches the role you applied for. Your CV will be kept in our database for future professional opportunities that may be suitable for the next step in your career.By applying for this job, you grant Antal Romania/Cluj-Napoca Office written consent and full permission to store your CV in Antal’s systems and to send it to Antal’s clients for evaluation as a candidate for available positions in their organizations.You are informed that your data will be stored in accordance with Antal's Privacy Policy (https://www.antal.com/privacy)

Temporary Receptionist / Office SupportMUST BE Available for all dates: November, Mon 9th - Tues 24th. Victoria, London (SW1P)£15.50 per hourMonday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pmImmediate Start | Temporary ContractDates to cover: November, Mon 9th - Tues 24th. We are currently recruiting for a friendly, professional, and proactive Receptionist/Office Support Administrator to join a prestigious international organisation based in Victoria. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service, and is happy to support the smooth running of a busy office. Key Responsibilities: Meeting and greeting visitors, ensuring a professional front-of-house experience. Signing guests in and out. Responding to emails and carrying out general administrative duties. Supporting the Office Manager with day-to-day tasks. Managing incoming and outgoing post and courier bookings, including DHL. Arranging office orders via Deliveroo. Operating office equipment, including scanners and printers. Maintaining clean and tidy communal areas, including loading/unloading the dishwasher and occasional bin changes. Restocking office snacks and refreshments. Receiving deliveries and moving boxes when required (a trolley is provided). Putting stock away, including alcohol products (no serving of alcohol required). The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous reception, front-of-house, or office administration experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Confidence using Microsoft Office and Outlook. A flexible approach and willingness to support with a variety of office tasks. What's on Offer: £15.50 per hour. Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Modern office in Victoria, London. Friendly and supportive working environment. Immediate start available. A fantastic opportunity to gain experience with a well-established international organisation. If you're immediately available and looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Executive Assistant to Business Director Southall | £30,000–£32,000 | 40 hours per week We are looking for a confident, organised and tech-savvy Executive Assistant to work closely with a Business Director in a fast-paced and growing food business. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys being busy, taking responsibility and making things happen. You will act as a key support to the Business Director, helping them stay organised, on top of priorities and prepared for meetings, travel and business activities.About You We are looking for someone who is: A graduate with a bachelor's degree Fluent in English and Hindi; Gujarati, Punjabi or another Indian language would be advantageous. Highly organised and naturally proactive Confident communicating with people at all levels Comfortable managing multiple priorities Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems Creative and able to think of practical solutions Confident using PowerPoint, Excel and other digital tools Interested in using AI to improve productivity Flexible and willing to get involved wherever needed Professional, reliable and discreet The Role Manage the Business Director's diary, appointments and reminders Organise travel, meetings and visits to different sites Take meeting notes and ensure actions are followed up Prepare presentations, reports and briefing documents Liaise confidently with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders Keep track of outstanding tasks and deadlines Help coordinate projects and day-to-day business activities Support with organising site visits and outlet operations Use technology and AI tools to work smarter and improve efficiency Bring ideas and suggest new ways of working Handle confidential information with discretion This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants a hands-on role with real responsibility and close exposure to senior management, where no two days are likely to be the same.

Temporary Receptionist / Office Support – Victoria, London £15.50 per hour | Monday–Friday | 9:00am–5:00pm We are looking for a friendly, professional and reliable Temporary Receptionist / Office Support Administrator to join a well-established international company based in Victoria, London. Assignment Dates: Monday 9th November – Tuesday 24th November 2026 Thursday 5th November: Half-day training (AM or PM) Friday 6th November: Full-day training (9am–5pm) You MUST be available for all dates, including training. Key Responsibilities Meeting and greeting visitors and managing reception. Answering emails and general administration. Handling incoming and outgoing post and couriers. Supporting the Office Manager with daily tasks. Ordering and restocking office supplies and refreshments. Receiving deliveries and putting stock away. Keeping communal areas clean and tidy. General office support as required. What We're Looking For Previous reception or office administration experience. Friendly, professional and well-organised. Confident using Outlook and Microsoft Office. Proactive, reliable and happy to help with a variety of tasks. Location: Victoria, London (SW1P)Pay: £15.50 per hourHours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm Interested? Apply today with your CV!