We are looking to recruit an energetic and self-motivated Food Market  Manager who besides  leading  and managing the various  food store teams, will also be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day running of stores including sales, customer service, quality control, operations, staff development and training

The person chosen for this role will report to the General Manager

The selected candidate will:

• Be accountable for the achievement of the store’s targets
• Be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating with the General Manager and other departments to ensure efficient and profitable running of the stores.
• Be esponsible to compile rosters to ensure that all labour costs are flexed according to levels of demand / activity / season and guarantee efficient and effective use of HR available
• Maintain adequate stock on hand for all shelf and promotional items
• Ensure that incoming and existing products are continuously checked for expiry date.
• Be responsible for Stock control policies and procedures, management of stock levels and accountable for stock control through stock takes.
• Be responsible for managing the food store order system and foods stores receiving system. Including the analysis of stock receiving and ordering processes. Recommend improvements
• Review the store layout plans to satisfy business demands and sales needs and discuss with General Manager.
• Obtain optimum deals when negotiating with suppliers in terms of:

–           price

–           delivery times

–           payment terms

–           quality of goods

• Supervise quality control within the fresh food counters and monitor quantities for preparation to minimize wastage (Arkadia’s fresh food counters), perform frequent checks to ensure consistent high standard of preparation and services and adherence to HACCP regulations (all fresh food counters).
• Responsible for Food Market opening and closing procedures.
• Analyse and interpret trends of business to facilitate planning.
• Review market trends and discuss with senior management.
• Analyse shelf space and propose improvements where opportune.
• Draw up performance reports on regularly basis and as and when required by Senior Manager

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• Have 2 to 3 years’ experience in running a supermarket or similar business
• Have successfully completed their post-secondary level of education.
• Be in possession of an ECDL certificate and proficient in excel and word
• Have a High level of written and spoken English.
• Be able to work on their own initiative, under pressure and have an eye for detail.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• hold a valid Food Handling License
  • maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Cleaner to support our Foodstore operations in Malta. The selected candidate shall be responsible to provide cleaning services, and  maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness at all times

The person chosen for this role will report to the Duty Manager

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning all bathrooms at least once daily.
• Cleaning the reception area at least three times weekly.
• Emptying all waster paper baskets at least once daily.
• Keeping all floors and floor coverings clean at all times.
• Regularly cleaning all office furniture and equipment.
• Assisting the Services Manager in the execution of any additional duties that may arise from time to time.

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• hold a valid Food Handling License
  • have good verbal and written communication skills
  • be computer literate
  • maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Fishmonger to support our Foodstore operations at Is-suq tal-Belt. The selected candidate shall be responsible  for preparing and subsequently selling fish and products which conventionally accompany fish.

The person chosen for this role will report to the Foodstore Stores Manager.

Responsibilities include:

1. Reviewing stock on a regular basis
2. De-scaling the fish and removing bones
3. Cutting fish into smaller pieces
4. Gutting and cleaning fish
5. Arranging displays of fish in the counters
6. Ensuring that the fish is stored properly at all times
7. Advising customers as to which products to purchase
8. Advising customers how to store and cook fish properly
9. Cleaning tools used on a regular basis
10. Taking delivers and placing orders for fresh fish

The ideal candidate should:

• Have a knowledge of the various types of fish
• hold a valid Food Handling License
• have good verbal communication skills in both Maltese and English
• be health and safety conscious
• maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt

We are currently recruiting for full-time Maintenance Technicians to assist our Arkadia Maintenance Team in Malta and our Maintenance Team in Gozo.

The person chosen for this role will report directly to the Group Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Respond and attend promptly to repair requests.
• Understand and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Check for new maintenance requests.
• Interpret readings from meters and gauges and other measuring units.
• Perform maintenance activities on various types of hardware & electrical equipment
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment.
• Operate as an independent mechanic by analysing problems, identifying courses of action, and implementing solutions with available resources and to a high degree of quality.
• Monitoring the fire alarm / life safety system systems as necessary, and to handle emergencies involving the systems.
• Maintaining the facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• Have basic knowledge on air conditioners & HVAC
• Hold Electrical License A
• Be fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Be fully conversant with Microsoft Office

Previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Supervisor to assist our Foodstore management team in Malta.

The person chosen for this role will report to the Assistant Store Manager and the Foodstore Stores Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor the hour-to-hour store appearance and conditions to ensure high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and productivity
• Assist with the administration of recruitment, selection and induction of new employees.

• Ensure proper store inventory management and control for all departments within the store utilizing category management techniques and FIFO principles.

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• hold a valid Food Handling License
  • have good verbal and written communication skills in both Maltese and English
  • be computer literate
  • be health and safety conscious
  • maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Cashier to support our Foodstore operations in Malta. The selected candidate shall be responsible to ensure professional cashiering at the Foodstores.

The person chosen for this role will report to the Assistant Store Manager and the Foodstore Stores Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain high quality interaction with customers.
• Keep your working area clean and organised.
• Operate the Electronic Point of Sale equipment, accept payments and reconcile daily cash takings.
• Recommend new products to managers.

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• hold a valid Food Handling License
  • have good verbal and written communication skills
  • be computer literate
  • be health and safety conscious
  • maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Stacker to support our Foodstore operations in Malta. The selected candidate shall be responsible to ensure the adequate stock is maintained for sale at the Foodstore.

The person chosen for this role will report to the Assistant Store Manager and the Foodstore Stores Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Check and ensure adequate stock levels on display.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure products are bought and delivered on time.
• Recommend new products to managers.
• Maintain high quality interaction with customers
• Keep your working area clean and organised.

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• hold a valid Food Handling License
  • have good verbal and written communication skills
  • be computer literate
  • be health and safety conscious
  • maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt

We are looking for a full-time Loss Prevention Officer for the Arkadia Foodstores.

The person chosen for this role will be reporting to the Assistant Store Manager and the Foodstore Stores Manager.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be required to monitor the security screens and make continuous and regular inspection checks in and around the whole building.  S/he will also be liaising with Police in case of accidents, thefts etc. and shall also act as a custodian in all cash-handling operations.

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• hold a valid security license
• be proactive and innovative
  • have excellent customer service skills
  • have good verbal and written communication skills in both Maltese and English
  • be computer literate
  • be health and safety conscious
  • be flexible to work on a shift basis including weekends and public holidays
  • maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt.

As a Brand Manager you will be managing fashion brands and the management teams in their respective outlets.

We offer a challenging work environment where you will be learning from the first day. If your results are positive and you show ambition, your career options at Arkadia are never-ending!

Short outline of the main duties for this role include:

• Sales:
  • Strive to achieve sales targets
• Marketing:
  • Co-ordinate, prepare and develop marketing initiatives with Franchisor and Marketing Manager.
• Travel:
  • Support Shop Managers and Supervisors from the Outlets in Malta and Gozo
  • Visit Fashion Brand Conventions abroad.

• Driving work-ethic:
  • Motivate and empower your management team.
• Building & Developing Team Members:
  • Assist the Senior Brand Manager in Performance Appraisals
  • Identify training needs for the fashion management team and team members

The profile of our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has strong in administrative and team leadership skills.
• Is a strong communicator in the English, Italian and Maltese language.
• Has a strong interest in current and future design trends.

Training for this role will be given, however, previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

If you feel that this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

Send a covering letter and an updated CV to careers@arkadia.com.mt.

We are looking to recruit an individual to manage the dynamic teams located in Valletta, Sliema and MIA. The person selected for this position will report to the Assistant Brand Manager and would have Shop Supervisors and Team Members reporting directly to him/her.

Short outline of the main duties for this role include:

• Reporting:
  • Plan and prepare a roster for each week.
  • Complete Visual Merchandising Photo Reports.
  • Prepare Daily Action Plans and Checklist Reports

• Driving work-ethic:
  • Ensure cash tills are tallied at the end of each shift.
  • Motivate and empower team members by assigning necessary tasks to each team member.
• Building & Developing Team Members:
  • Assist the Senior Brand Manager in Performance Appraisals
  • Identify training needs for team members

The profile of our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has strong in administrative and team leadership skills.
• Is good at planning and checking lead times
• Has an eye for global commercial trends and a strong interest in current and future design trends.
• Is a strong communicator in the English language.
• Has a sixth sense for visual merchandising.
• Is continuously ready to take initiative and operate with little supervision.
• Is Customer obsessed

Training for this role will be given, however, previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

If you feel that this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

Send a covering letter and an updated CV to careers@arkadia.com.mt.

We are looking to recruit an individual to fill the role of a supervisor. The selected candidate shall supervise the retail outlet/s where assigned and coach all sales people in order to drive the team towards providing excellent customer service and achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure that weekly rosters promote equal and fair distribution of work. The said rosters need to have optimum levels of staff balancing staff availability and cost effectiveness.
• Assist Managers during performance appraisals.
• Carry out continuous on the job training with sales people.

Profile:

The ideal candidate would:

• Have strong in administrative and team leadership skills.
• Be eager to learn about Arkadia’s portfolio of brands and has a strong interest in current and future design trends.
• Be a strong communicator in the English language.
• Have a strong sense of visual merchandising.

Training for this role will be given, however, previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

If you feel that this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

Send a covering letter and an updated CV to careers@arkadia.com.mt.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Product Checker to support our Foodstore operations in Malta. The selected candidate shall be responsible to ensure the proper receipt of stock; adequate storing and management

The person chosen for this role will report to the Duty Manager

Responsibilities include:

• Receive incoming stock, performing adequate checking of both quality and quantity of items received.
• Updating the HACCP Receiving sheet.
• Ensure the proper handling and usage of stock while the stock is being transferred from the supplier trucks onto our loading bay.
• Ensure that all receiving stock tallies with what has been invoiced by our suppliers.

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• hold a valid Food Handling License
  • have good verbal and written communication skills
  • be computer literate
  • be health and safety conscious
  • maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Ordering Clerk to support our Foodstore operations in Malta. The selected candidate shall be responsible to maintain optimum stock levels.

The person chosen for this role will report to the Duty Manager

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare reports and summarise data including order history and stock on hand reports.
• Execution and monitoring of all ordering duties.
• Coordinate with food store managers / stackers and suppliers to ensure store stock needs are achieved.
• Monitor stock levels and prepare orders accordingly to ensure sufficient products in store whilst keeping lowest stock on hand possible in store.
• Ensure that orders are effected in a timely manner according to store demands.
• Liaise with suppliers re out of stock products, discontinued products and order any items that can replace said missing items and any new items approved by the Stores Manager.
• Ensure that the food stores benefit from upcoming product offers.
• Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure that all items ordered are delivered to stores on time.

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• hold a valid Food Handling License
  • have good verbal and written communication skills
  • be computer literate
  • be health and safety conscious
  • maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

Interested parties are requested to send their CV and application letter by email to careers@arkadia.com.mt

We are looking to recruit individuals to provide an excellent customer experience within our retail stores. The chosen candidate shall be welcomed to Arkadia’s fashion teams and will begin to cultivate a strong relationship with all team members. The selected candidate shall report directly to the respective Supervisor and Brand Manager and collectively drive the team’s progress forward.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide an excellent customer experience and achieving outlet’s sales targets through team effort.
• Ensure that shop, shelving and displays are up to standard, clean, neat and presentable.
• Drive a positive energy at the workplace and great customers with a smile.

Profile:

The ideal candidate would:

• Be eager to learn about Arkadia’s portfolio of brands and have a strong interest in current and future design trends.
• Be a strong communicator in the English language.
• Have a strong sense of visual merchandising.
• Be ready to take initiative and go the extra mile.

Benefits:

• Performance related bonuses are awarded on a monthly basis
• Health Insurance after successful completion of probationary period.

Training for this role will be given, however, previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

If you feel that this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

Send a covering letter and an updated CV to careers@arkadia.com.mt.

We are looking to recruit individuals to provide an excellent customer experience within our retail stores. The chosen candidate shall be welcomed to Arkadia’s fashion teams and will begin to cultivate a strong relationship with all team members. The selected candidate shall report directly to the respective Supervisor and Manager and collectively drive the team’s progress forward.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide an excellent customer experience and achieving outlet’s sales targets through team effort.
• Ensure that shop, shelving and displays are up to standard, clean, neat and presentable.
• Drive a positive energy at the workplace and great customers with a smile.

Profile:

The ideal candidate would:

• Be eager to learn about Arkadia’s portfolio of brands and have a strong interest in current and future design trends.
• Be a strong communicator in the English language.
• Have a strong sense of visual merchandising.
• Be ready to take initiative and go the extra mile.

Benefits:

• Performance related bonuses are awarded on a monthly basis
• Health Insurance after successful completion of probationary period.

Training for this role will be given, however, previous experience within a similar role will be considered an asset.

If you feel that this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

Send a covering letter and an updated CV to careers@arkadia.com.mt.