Founded in 1840, Bewley’s is Ireland’s longest established coffee and tea company. We’ve been perfecting the craft of tea and coffee making for many generations, from our humble beginnings in a little shop on Sycamore Alley in Dublin, to the home and heart of our brand, our Grafton Street Café, right through to our present-day operations across Ireland.Our Quaker origins are at the heart of our company, guiding our business practices and the development of long-term sustainable supply relationships with the world’s best tea and coffee producers. From five-star hotels to independent coffee shops to nationwide café chains, we service over 2,000 outlets across Ireland, so we know a thing or two about delivering high quality beverage experiences.Some 185 years on from our beginnings we still love tea and coffee. It’s our passion and we want to continue to share this passion with consumers, both frequent users and those who may be less familiar with us.At Bewley’s, we believe in the power of community, building strong genuine relationships that are honest, reliable and respectful due to mutual understandings. Walk through our doors and discover a unique family atmosphere, camaraderie and passion for excellence.We live by our Core Values.We respect people.We do what we say we will do.We are enterprising and resourceful.We make our planet a better place to be.As Bewley’s embarks on the development of a different and better Bewley’s brand positioning and a revitalization of the existing business, we are now seeking to recruit the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO)This is a permanent role and based out of our Northern Cross Office in Malahide Road, Dublin.Purpose of the Role:The CEO will oversee the Irish Division and the leadership of the ~160-person strong team.Reporting to the Chair of the Board, they will be responsible for the delivery of two key components:Revitalizing and profitably growing the Bewley’s consumer brand in a renewed direction,Achieving sustained sales and profit growth in our well-established wholesale B2B business.The role requires exceptional leadership capability; developing and building on a knowledgeable and loyal leadership team to drive innovation, and foster a culture of confidence, agility, and speed.The CEO will ensure successful implementation of the new business strategy bringing key experience to effectively navigate change and key challenges.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership:Define and execute a clear vision for the revitalization and growth of the Bewley’s consumer brand.Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and profit growth within the B2B business.Champion a culture of innovation, confidence, and agility across the organization.Brand Development:Lead profitable brand development initiatives, leveraging consumer insights for concept creation, innovation, and roll-out.Ensure operational excellence in the execution of brand strategies while maintaining consumer focus.Team Development:Build and strengthen a knowledgeable and loyal leadership team, creating a cohesive and high-performing team with a renewed emphasis on brand and innovation skills.Design succession plans to secure long-term organizational stability and growth.Cultural Transformation:Cultivate a dynamic organizational culture that thrives on innovation, adaptability, and speed.Facilitate cultural change and business transformation to meet evolving employee and market demands.Operational Execution:Ensure seamless operational delivery of strategic initiatives with a hands-on approach to execution.Monitor and optimize key performance metrics to meet financial and operational targets.Finance ResponsibilitiesOversee financial strategies to ensure sustainable growth.Ensure robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.Optimize resource allocation to support strategic initiatives.Essential ExperienceProven experience in a CEO or General Manager role within a consumer-branded business (€50m–€100m in sales).Demonstrated success in profitable brand development, incorporating consumer insights, innovation, and operational rollout.Current engagement with a quality leadership team and evidence of potential for role development within Bewley’s.Highly Desirable ExperienceIn-depth expertise in specific channels such as retail, high-street foodservice operations, grocery, online, or licensing/franchising.Familiarity with the nuances and dynamics of a family-owned business.Experience working with long-established Irish brands and an understanding of the cultural significance and legacy involved.A track record in leading business transformation and fostering culture change.Professional Characteristics:Visionary and strategic thinker with a forward-looking mindset.Inspiring leader who builds trust and fosters collaboration within teams.Results-driven with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Exceptional communication skills to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively.Strong alignment with the Bewley’s core values.Bewley’s is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
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