RTC1 Recruitment Services

IT Director

Kuwait City, KuwaitPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 48k–96k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Engineering & Technology
Work mode
On site
Visa
Employer sponsors

About the role

Position Title: IT Director Employment Type: Full Time Salary KWD: up to 3,000 depending on experience and qualifications Benefits: Relocation assistance & allowance Job Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait About the Client: An established GCC-based group operating a diverse portfolio of businesses within the food & beverage and hospitality sector. Job Description: • Develop and execute group-wide IT strategies, technology roadmaps and digital transformation initiatives aligned with business growth, operational efficiency and customer experience. • Oversee multi-outlet IT infrastructure, POS systems, ERP integrations, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, disaster recovery and digital applications supporting front-of-house and back-of-house operations. • Lead geographically distributed IT teams, manage technology budgets, vendors, SLAs and enterprise-wide projects, ensuring reliable system performance and effective technology implementation. • Drive improvements in restaurant management systems, digital menus, customer applications, procurement platforms, data analytics and technology solutions that enhance profitability and operational performance. Qualifications: • Minimum 10 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years as an IT Director, Head of IT or equivalent senior leadership role, with a stable employment history. • Strong experience within established multi-brand F&B groups or restaurant chains, managing IT operations across multiple outlets, brands and GCC locations. • Proven expertise in restaurant POS systems, ERP integration, IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, software applications and digital transformation. • Demonstrated success in IT strategy, technology budgeting, enterprise-wide project implementation, vendor management and leading geographically distributed IT teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. How to Apply: Send your CV in word format to: ITJOBZ2020 AT GMAIL DOT COM and use “IT Director” as email subject

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute group-wide IT strategies, technology roadmaps and digital transformation initiatives aligned with business growth, operational efficiency and customer experience.
  • Oversee multi-outlet IT infrastructure, POS systems, ERP integrations, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, disaster recovery and digital applications supporting front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
  • Lead geographically distributed IT teams, manage technology budgets, vendors, SLAs and enterprise-wide projects, ensuring reliable system performance and effective technology implementation.
  • Drive improvements in restaurant management systems, digital menus, customer applications, procurement platforms, data analytics and technology solutions that enhance profitability and operational performance.

Skills

  • IT strategy
  • technology budgeting
  • vendor management
  • ERP integrations
  • POS systems
  • cloud technologies
  • cybersecurity
  • digital transformation
  • data analytics
  • enterprise-wide project implementation
  • stakeholder management
  • multi-brand F&B IT operations
  • outlets and GCC locations IT management
  • IT infrastructure
  • disaster recovery

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