Jijan Uddin

Background

About Jijan Uddin

A results oriented, commercially astute and entrepreneurial multiple business owner with extensive expertise in the QSR, Casual Dining sector and Foodservice Distribution, a strong record of continuous achievement in a highly competitive trading environment. Decisive and inspirational with sound communication and influencing skills. KEY SKILLS- Strategic leadership of the business in a challenging and competitive environment, building an organisation that stays current and instilling a culture of operational excellence - Continuous brand development and sales growth through strong customer insight, market intelligence and consistent delivery of the brand proposition - Strategic integration of key commercial functions of supply chain organisation, restaurant operations, warehouse & distribution networks and portfolio & procurement management into an effective and efficient business model - Inspirational personal leadership of a complex multi-site operation combined with developing a strong brand proposition and transcending organisational boundaries OTHER KEY COMPETENCIES- An entrepreneur and business owner with a broad experience in multi million pound sales turnovers and P&L management - Experience in rapid/aggressive restaurant rollout strategy and company expansion - Director and Senior Management hiring, appointments, mentoring and support - Organisational restructuring, turnaround and recovery - Experience in creating and maintaining cost infrastructures and productivity disciplines - Development and implementation of new initiatives, concepts and products - Stakeholder/Shareholder engagement and relationship management