JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
A chief executive officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking executive in a company,
whose primary responsibilities include making major corporate decisions, managing the
overall operations and resources of a company, acting as the main point of
communication between the board of directors (the board) and corporate operations and
being the public face of the company. A CEO is elected by the board and its shareholders.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
A Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the corporate executive who oversees ongoing
business operations within the company. The COO reports to the CEO and is usually
second-in-command within the company. Plans, directs, and oversees a company's
operational policies, rules, initiatives, and goals. Helps organisation execute long-term
and short-term plans and directives by implementing judgement, vision, management,
and leadership.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
A chief financial officer (CFO) is the senior executive responsible for managing the
financial actions of a company. The CFO's duties include tracking cash flow and financial
planning as well as analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and
proposing corrective actions. A chief financial officer (CFO) is the senior executive
responsible for managing the financial actions of a company. The CFO's duties include
tracking cash flow and financial planning as well as analyzing the company's financial
strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions.
Administrative Officer
An Administrative Officer is responsible to provide administrative support to an
organization. Some duties include inventory management, organizing company records,
roster scheduling, budget and office reporting, invoicing and customer service. Also, will
act as the point of contact for all employees, providing administrative support and
managing their queries. Main duties include managing office stock, preparing regular
reports (e.g. expenses and office budgets) and organizing company records.
Auditor
An auditor is a specialist who reviews the accounts of the company and
organizations to ensure the validity and legality of their financial records. They can also
act in an advisory role to recommend possible risk aversion measures and cost savings
that could be made. Also, auditors work in the accounting departments of a huge range
of firms and with independent chartered and certified firms, examining the money going
in and out of organizations and making sure it is recorded and processed correctly.
Cashier
A Cashier's primary role is to assist customers in the in-store check-out process.
Main duties include ringing up sales, bagging items, requesting price checks, honoring
coupons, collecting payment and giving appropriate change. Responsible for counting the
contents of cash register drawer at the end of each shift, maintaining receipts, records
and withdrawals. May be responsible for checking materials and supplies and reporting
when stock is low.
Purchasing Officers
Purchasing officers buy products for resale by their employer or services to be
used by their employer on an enterprise level. They also purchase raw materials for
production facilities. This involves tasks such as evaluating product quality, researching
different vendors, and negotiating contracts. Purchasing officers usually work in an office
setting, but periodic travel to supplier sites and vendor meetings is required. Success in
this position requires strong organization and communication skills.
Delivery Officer
A delivery officer role focuses on keeping clients satisfied with the company's
services through managing projects, fixing any reliability issues, tracking service metrics,
managing budgets and helping lead the professionals responsible for getting services
delivered to clients.
Marketing Manager
Marketing managers are responsible for developing, implementing and executing
strategic marketing plans for an entire organization (or lines of business and brands within
an organization) in order to attract potential customers and retain existing ones.
Promotion Director
Promotions managers are responsible for planning and managing campaigns to
promote their companies’ products and services. Promotions can help increase short-
term sales and improve the results of other marketing programs.
Advertising Director
Advertising directors are responsible for overseeing different projects and
campaigns launched by an organization. Their duties vary depending on the employer,
but generally involve administrative tasks, contract negotiations, budget management,
and conducting interdepartmental communications.
Kitchen Director
Kitchen Managers are in charge of the overall operations for the kitchen area of a
restaurant. Also known as a Kitchen Supervisor, their goal is to ensure the kitchen
department runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations. Duties include ordering
food, preparing menus, and monitoring staff.
Head Cook
Head cooks are primarily responsible for overseeing the operation of a kitchen. They
coordinate the work of sous chefs and other cooks, who prepare most of the meals.
Executive chefs also have many duties beyond the kitchen. They design the menu, review
food and beverage purchases, and often train cooks and other food preparation workers.
Assistant Cook
Assistants Cook provide support to chefs and have duties such as maintaining
supplies, handling leftovers, preparing food, testing new recipes, cleaning the kitchen,
keeping cooking utensils organized, and plating dishes. A typical sample resumes for
Assistants Cook emphasizes nutrition and menu planning expertise, culinary skills, food
storage knowledge, dexterity, teamwork, good communication skills, the ability to work
under pressure, and details orientation. Most example resumes for this role mention
training at a community college or culinary school.
