Vacancies at Java House

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with team members to source data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely data reporting.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources.
• Support team members with data cleaning from primary or secondary sources and maintaining databases/data systems.
• Develop, update, and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate key insights and trends to stakeholders.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and refinement of reports.
• Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.
• Identify and analyze errors and inconsistencies in data and provides timely resolutions.
• Translate data results into written reports, or presentations to convey information to management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and make data-driven recommendations to enhance business operations.
• Assist with ad-hoc data analysis projects as required.
• Utilize and extract maximum value from data analytics tools.

Key Requirements

• Possess software development (coding) skills in popular languages and frameworks.
• Understanding of common BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, others
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in Data Analytics
• Demonstrate conversance in general IT areas.

Job specifications:

Qualifications & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Information Technology or related
• Possess knowledge in any programming languages.
• Knowledge and experience in any data analytics tools

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Primary Purpose and Scope the Job

• The role is responsible for developing and implementing Talent Management strategies within the organization that enhance the identification, development and retention of high performing employees through corporate-wide professional and technical development,  learning strategies,  planning and  execution of the strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create overall talent strategy and roadmap to deliver on a robust learning and development agenda that is aligned with business strategy and needs.
• Design and manage multiple programs, processes and systems that enhance organizational effectiveness including talent reviews, succession planning, mentoring, coaching and internal mobility.
• Maintain a robust orientation module to include job specific, organization culture and personal development training.
• Collaborating with Managers to identify areas of development throughout the organization including trending business needs. Translate these into learning opportunities.
• Play a key role in embedding the employer branding strategies leading to employer of choice recognition.
• Identifying career aspirations and discussing and agreeing upon these with employees and their managers throughout the performance cycle.
• Create, plan and implement the Java academy training programs with the goal of external training programs being set up in the near future.
• Measure effectiveness of the Academy’s programs and track metrics such as participant satisfaction, performance improvement and talent initiatives.
• Identifying on-the-job development opportunities and maximizing these opportunities for development.
• Maintain a “JAVA Stars” program, where top performers are identified and groomed for future leadership programs.
• In conjunction with the Head of Corporate Affairs build upon the succession planning program and establish a training plan for the program.
• Maintain a robust coaching program and culture.
• Spearhead the collection of data through Culture Surveys and implementation of action plans.
• Lead the development of curricula for Leadership Development program(s) that are aligned with Company Vision and Values.
• Develop and drive organizational culture alignment initiatives.
• Assess and transform performance management processes and systems that drive high performance and engagement throughout the organization.
• Develop Employee Engagement Program and work with senior leadership to establish, facilitate, and communicate the Java Culture.
• Keep abreast of Learning & Development (L&D) global trends, developments and best practices to ensure alignment and implementation of best practices.
• Developing effective strategies for identifying skills gaps within the workforce.
• Building relationships with 3rd party training provider.
• Acting as the go to within the business for anyone with questions or queries regarding training and development plans.
• Maintain Talent management budget.

Job specifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, HR Management or Business-Related Field
• Professional Certification in Training Delivery/Human Resources Management
• Should be a valid member of IHRM

Experience

• 3 - 5 years in a training role in Human Resources Development in a medium to large organization.  Preferably in the hospitality industry
• At least 2 years of Demonstrated ability and experience in managing large learning curriculum, including learning contracts, class schedules, enrollment, and vendor management
• Strong knowledge and experience in developing and designing of succession planning and talent review processes.
• Demonstrated project management skills bringing projects to completion on time and within budget
• Ability to develop process for linking competencies to talent management process ensuring successful outcomes
• SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• IHRM Membership Certification
• Training of Trainers Certification
• Minimum Travel

Core COMPETENCIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organized
• Good communication skills
• Good facilitation skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Business awareness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Primary Purpose and Scope the Job

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creating and leading a multi-year innovation pipeline for Java House and its subsidiary brands including Commercial Innovation while supporting brand strategies
• Identifying trends and insights that lead to the conceptualization of product ideas that will uniquely and competitively position Java House
• Work closely with a team of chefs and other related departments to ensure all new products meet technical, price and production parameters
• Develop the food and beverage platforms for new concepts and channels for all brands
• Drafting and signing off on product specifications and documentation

BUSINESS INTERACTION AND PERFORMANCE

• Conceptualization of new products right through the seamless transition to the brand team post launch and track year-one-in-market performance.
• Responsible for improving existing product offering to address Ever-Changing Consumer Demands
• Work closely with finance in delivering P&L, including Y1 and ongoing volume forecasts, along with pricing and trade recommendations to profitably win in the marketplace.
• Drafting and updating company existing/New Product Development procedures and ensuring that all staff are fully compliant
• Reporting on product performance on a regular basis

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Food Industry R&D activities and business performance leading  to improved business performance
• Presenting new products to potential customers through research and co-creation groups

CUSTOMER INTERACTION AND CO-CREATIONS

• Be the key customer contact for all issues concerning product innovations and outcomes (Business-Customer interface).

COMMUNICATION AND TEAM

• Fostering an environment in which team members are motivated to generate new ideas based around clear customer feedback.
• Taking responsibility for successful handover of product to process development staff
• Contribute to all wider business perspectives from a food innovation perspective.
• Develop the food and beverage platforms for new concepts and channels for all brands
• Formulating new production processes or stages within processes
• Generating ideas for new products and researching feasibility in terms of profitability, resource availability and compliance with regulations.
• Optimized costing of menu items
• Recording and analyzing data
• Mapping out the marketing calendar on offers and specials
• Liaising with engineering, research, technical and/or production staff
• Writing and reading technical papers, reports, reviews and specifications
• Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments
• Product development scientists are often responsible for supervising a number of projects at once.

Job specifications:

Qualifications

• Degree /diploma food manufacturing or food science
• Post grad culinary qualifications

Experience

• 5 years production experience
• 3 years’ experience in product development
• Development chef, experience in creation and costings
• Exposure to industrial food processing