Careers

Consider a career if you have a passion for snacking and would like to be a part of a dynamic company where your contributions will be recognised and appreciated.

When you choose to work with Hunter Foods, you choose to work with one of the fastest growing and most innovative gourmet foods & snacks companies in the Middle East. We are looking for dedicated and dynamic selfstarters to join us in making Hunter Foods even better in the years to come. Our unique corporate culture bridges diversity and enforces community; when you are with us, you are family. When you leave for the day, we want you to know the time and energy you have spent with us has had a direct impact on our company.

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Executive Assistant / EA/NOV/24

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to our Chief executive Officer /Managing Director The ideal candidate will be a skilled multi-tasker with strong organizational and communication skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  •  Calendar Management:
    *   Manage a complex calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events.
    *   Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  •  Travel Arrangements:
    *   Coordinate international travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
    *   Manage itineraries and ensure smooth travel experiences.
  •  Communication:
    *   Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail.
    *   Screen calls and route inquiries appropriately.
  •    Administrative Tasks:
    *   Manage expense reports and reimbursements.
  •  Project Support:
    *   Assist with various projects, as needed, providing administrative support and coordination.
  •  Confidential Matters:
    *   Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
  • Discretion and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Preferably from the FMCG industry.
  • Bilingual or multilingual skills.

If you are a highly motivated and organized individual with a passion for providing exceptional administrative support, we encourage you to apply.

General Accountant / HF/GA/1124

We are a fast-growing UAE-based company involved in the manufacturing and global distribution of premium, gourmet snacking products. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced General Accountant to join our Finance Department, adding value by bringing in in-depth controlling knowledge & business decision supportive analysis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage Vendor accounts – Expense booking, Purchase verification, Reconciliation, and payment preparation on timely basis
  • Maintain good rapport with vendors and manage cash flow efficiently
  • Manage customer accounts with daily receipt entries, agreement-based deductions, reconcile customer accounts.
  • Ensuring all accounting entries are strictly aligned with proper authorisation/agreement and documented on time.
  • Communicate SOA to sales team and customer, ensuring receivables are aligned with the agreed terms with customer.
  • Manage petty cash and daily reporting.
  • Generate and communicate age analysis for payables and receivables
  • Perform Monthly Balance sheet schedules and reconciliation
  • Manage Prepayment and Asset register with monthly amortisation schedule.
  • Monthly MIS reporting with analysis for the respective heads
  • Ensuring internal deadlines are met, driving internal controls, ensuring accurate client ageing balances are being reported, maintaining the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts calculations, reviewing and approving balance sheet reconciliation, monitoring bad debt expenses, etc.
  • Assist in the financial planning by means of forecasting receivables and payables.
  • Identify process improvements, recommend, and implement changes to improve ERP systems, workflow processes and individual performance.
  • Audit assistance
  • Ad hoc reports


SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB
  • Accounting knowledge up to finalisation
  • VAT returns filing knowledge
  • Strong focus on policy adherence.
  • Quality and quantity driven working is crucial.
  • Good reporting skills
  • Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent execution skills and multitasking ability; disciplined and ability to handle high-pressure situations
  • Strong collaborative mindset; loves working in a team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and build trusted working relationships with internal business partners and external customers.
  • Exposure to Oracle NetSuite or equivalent ERP is a must.
  • Exposure to manufacturing setup is preferred.


PREREQUISITES

Education: Bachelors/master’s in accounting
Work: 3+ years of work experience
Language: Communicate professionally in English at a business level (verbal and written)

ABOUT US
  • Platform to Grow: Plan your Future with Us!
  • High-growth company in a growth industry of healthy snacking.
  • Innovative and Future-Oriented mindset.
  • Family culture, supporting employees and teams to reach their full potential.
  • Culture built for Excellence
  • Our entrepreneurial culture nurtures empowerment by insisting on ownership and accountability. Be your own boss!
  • Collaboration is a cultural cornerstone to achieving our collective ambitions. We charge up the mountain together!
  • Our flexible work arrangements allow you to achieve stability in your personal lives.
  • We strive for a culture with honesty and transparent

RECEPTIONST / HF/R_JUL 2024

The Receptionist is responsible for providing a warm and professional welcome to visitors, clients, and staff. They will handle general administrative tasks, manage incoming calls, and ensure the smooth operation of the reception area.

Key Responsibilities:
  •  Greeting and Welcoming: Greet visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring they feel welcome and comfortable.
  •  Managing Calls: Answer and manage incoming calls, directing them to appropriate staff members or taking messages as needed.
  •    Administrative Tasks: Handle general administrative duties, including filing, photocopying, and data entry.
  •    Reception Area Maintenance: Ensure the reception area is clean, organized, and well-maintained.
  •    Visitor Management: Coordinate visitor sign-in procedures, issue visitor badges, and notify appropriate staff members of their arrival.
  •  Package Handling: Receive and distribute incoming and outgoing packages.
  •    Liaison with Staff: Maintain effective communication with other staff members to ensure a smooth workflow.
  •  Provide Support: Assist with various office tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:
  •    High school diploma or equivalent.
  •    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  •    Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  •    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  •    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  •    Professional appearance and demeanour.
  •    Experience in a reception or administrative role is preferred.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR / HF_PS_JUL 2024

We are a fast-growing UAE-based company involved in the manufacturing and global distribution of premium, gourmet snacking products. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Production Supervisor to lead and be responsible for the efficient running of the Production Team, adding value by bringing in in-depth knowledge C business acumen to the department.

Position: Production Supervisor Reporting to: Production Manager
Location: National Industries Park, Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Direct Reports: Shift Team – Production Unit
Primary Objective: The primary objective of a production shift supervisor overseeing a single shift in a 24/7 operation is to ensure efficient and safe production during their assigned hours. This includes overseeing operations, maintaining quality standards, managing team performance, prioritizing safety protocols, and facilitating seamless communication and coordination within the shift and with other team members.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Achieve Manufacturing Goals: Set and communicate job expectations, coach and counsel employees, and enforce systems and procedures to achieve production targets.
  • Team Development: Orient, train, and provide growth opportunities for manufacturing
  • Process Optimization: Monitor production workflow, adjust processing variables, oversee equipment and personnel, implement cost-saving measures, and ensure corrective actions are taken when needed.
  • Schedule Management: Plan and assign personnel, establish priorities, monitor progress, and resolve any operational issues to meet production schedules.
  • Ǫuality Assurance: Uphold organizational standards to ensure high-quality service
  • Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate repairs, evaluate new equipment and techniques to ensure operational
  • Reporting and Analysis: Compile and analyse production performance data, respond to inquiries, and initiate improvements in systems and procedures.
  • Safety and Compliance: Educate staff on safety protocols, maintain a clean work environment, and ensure compliance with policies.


Skills Required:
  • Commitment to organizational mission and
  • Strong planning and organizational
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative management
  • Business integrity and confidence in decision-
  • Ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritize
  • Knowledge of health and safety
  • Dedication to internal customer
  • Effective planning and implementation
  • Proficiency in computer systems and
  • Strong leadership, vision, and ethical
  • Experience in managing teams and


Ǫualifications:
  • Graduate in Food Technology Engineering or related
  • years of experience in production management or related
  • Proven track record of achieving production targets and improving
  • Certification in [relevant certification]

Experience:
  • Minimum 3-4 years of experience in Potato Chips C Snacks
  • Extensive multicultural C Middle East experiences – is a

Admin Assistant / HF_AA_JULY 2024

We are a fast-growing UAE-based company involved in the manufacturing and global distribution of premium, gourmet snacking products. We are currently seeking an ambitious and experienced Admin Assistant to join our HR & Admin Department; immediate opening. Position: Admin Assistant Reporting to: HR & Admin Manager Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Direct Reports: Support Staff Requirement: The individual will be an experienced personnel who have previously supported HR Partners closely by providing HR services including but not limited to Recruitment, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, HR Administration, and other HR projects and initiatives as required. The candidate will report into the site HR & Admin Manager.  Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  •  Manage the front office – switchboard, clients and customers.
  • Support in recruitment including preparation of Job Descriptions, scheduling of interviews, conduct telephone screening, and coordination with candidate throughout the recruitment process.
  • Responsible for Visa, work permit and JAFZA/NIP applications, renewals, and cancellations through the JAFZA portal and ensuring all contracts, passports, visas, EIDs are tracked.
  •  Oversee Life and Medical Insurance additions, updating and cancellations.
  • Create and issue offer letters, contracts, contract renewals and amendments and associated documentation in line with company-wide employment terms and conditions, and policies.
  •  Point of contact for all HR administration- support related activities during onboarding and offboarding process.
  •  Preparation of monthly reports – Admin – HR.
  •  Support in payroll process through checking of input documentations, payroll reports generation and following up on administrative validation of employees attendance on system.
  •  Co-lead and drive project processes and HR initiatives with the HR Team, while proactively looking for new ways to improve wherever required.
  •  Filing and maintaining HR / employee information systems, both hard copy files and electronically, ensuring records are accurate and up to date with all key employment documentation uploaded to HRMS.
  •  Help out in day-to-day operations with a wide range of HR and administration/ad hoc tasks.
 Qualifications & Skills Required:
  •  Bachelors Degree, recognized HR Qualification and/or professional accreditation preferred.
  •  At least 4 years’ experience in supporting human resource disciplines, attendance & payroll, employee relations, diversity and inclusion and awareness of respective employment laws in the UAE.
  • Current or previous experience working portals JAFZA/NIP/TECOM is a must.
  •  Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced and international environment with high energy level.
  •  Demonstrate outstanding organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
  •  Competent using IT systems, including Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, and ideally Workday.
  •  Excellent verbal & written communication in English and preferably Hindi.
  •  High level of commitment, initiative, attention to detail and able to deal sensitively and appropriately with confidential information.
 

SALES SUPERVISOR HORECA / HF_SSH_MAR 2024

We are seeking a seasoned Sales Supervisor with a robust background in gourmet snacks or chips sales within the HORECA vertical. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the gourmet snacks market, exemplary sales leadership skills, and a proven track record of achieving sales targets. With extensive contacts in hotels, restaurants, and cafés, the Sales Supervisor will lead our sales team to expand our market reach, forge new partnerships, and solidify our position as the preferred choice for gourmet snacks in the HORECA sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Achieve and surpass sales targets.
  • Establish and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders in hotels, restaurants, and cafés to drive sales growth and market penetration.
  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, sales opportunities, and competitive threats in the gourmet snacks/chips industry.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and product development teams to align sales strategies with market trends and customer preferences.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and support to our HORECA clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
  • Monitor and analyse sales performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary.
  • Represent Hunter Foods at industry events, trade shows, and networking gatherings to promote our brand and products.

Skills Required:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in the gourmet snacks, chips, or related food sectors.
  • Proven experience working with the HORECA vertical, with established contacts in hotels, restaurants, and cafés.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
  • Strong team management abilities, with a track record of driving sales to achieve exceptional results.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across the UAE to meet clients and explore new business opportunities.

Educational requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience
  • Middle East experience is a benefit.

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