Country Manager – Food Services

About the role

Talabat is seeking a highly‑driven Country Manager for Food Services to lead its cloud‑kitchen operations in Qatar. Reporting to the General Manager MENA Talabat Kitchens, you will shape the growth strategy, oversee financial performance, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver exceptional consumer experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Create and execute a blueprint for expanding cloud‑kitchen presence in Qatar, aligned with the wider company strategy.
• Own business development, stakeholder management, and large‑scale project initiatives for Talabat Kitchens.
• Manage country financial statements, hit budgets, and drive growth through construction, new brand launches, and profitability improvements.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders to ensure perfect order delivery, partnering with Logistics Operations and Customer Experience teams.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director Food Services to build compelling business cases for future projects.
• Identify and secure kitchen spaces that meet criteria for location, size, accessibility, and cost.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of multiple brands, ensuring health & safety standards, stock deliveries, and site hygiene.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or MBA in Business, Marketing, or STEM from a top university.
• 3+ years in growth/product management, consulting, internal strategy, or startups.
• Prior experience in tech, e‑commerce, food, FMCG, or a mix of these industries.
• Fluent Arabic speaker.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams and deep understanding of financial statements and investment proposals.

Required skills

• Proficiency with analytical tools such as SQL.
• Experience using Tableau for data visualization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.