Executive Director of Food Operations

4 days ago


Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Full time

About Real Meals

Real Meals is a Nelson-based company specialising in premium freeze-dried meals, primarily designed for outdoor sports. We employ a unique manufacturing technique that freeze-dries chef-made meals, resulting in superior taste and an authentic home-cooked experience.

Originally launched as Absolute Wilderness in 2012, the company was rebranded as Real Meals in 2020 after ownership transitioned to world champion adventure racer Nathan Fa'avae and his partners. Since then, we have experienced steady growth, including a major factory upgrade to meet increasing market demand.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager to drive our continued success. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing a plan to grow the business, managing staff, cultivating a high-performance workplace culture, leading market development initiatives, and ensuring quality control and compliance with food safety regulations.

  1. In conjunction with the board, develop and implement a plan to grow the business.
  2. Manage staff and cultivate a high-performance workplace culture.
  3. Lead market development initiatives, including the development of export markets and marketing strategies.
  4. Enhance relationships with customers to drive sales and identify opportunities for growth.
  5. Ensure quality control and compliance with food safety regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven leader to take Real Meals to the next level.



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