Assistant Operations Manager

Calo
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Business OperationsExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Stakeholder management","Analytical skills","Problem-solving"]

Oversee day-to-day kitchen production, dispatch, and logistics to deliver operational excellence across quality, food safety, speed, and cost. Own daily execution of production plans, monitor operational KPIs, ensure SOP compliance, and drive process improvements. Lead, coach, and develop frontline teams while partnering with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Planning, Customer Experience, and People. Support budgeting, inventory accuracy, and HACCP readiness through audits and corrective actions.

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Calo
Calo
1 month ago

Assistant Operations Manager

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Job Summary

Oversee day-to-day kitchen production, dispatch, and logistics to deliver operational excellence across quality, food safety, speed, and cost. Own daily execution of production plans, monitor operational KPIs, ensure SOP compliance, and drive process improvements. Lead, coach, and develop frontline teams while partnering with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Planning, Customer Experience, and People. Support budgeting, inventory accuracy, and HACCP readiness through audits and corrective actions.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee daily execution of kitchen production, dispatch, and logistics to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence.
  • •Ensure production plans are executed accurately while maintaining quality, food safety, and delivery timelines; monitor daily operational KPIs.
  • •Ensure SOPs are followed consistently and allocate manpower effectively based on production forecasts and demand.
  • •Drive compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements; maintain HACCP standards and support audits with corrective actions.
  • •Lead, coach, and develop frontline teams; support recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and succession planning.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.
  • •HACCP certification or an equivalent food safety qualification (preferred).
  • •5–7+ years of experience in food production, manufacturing, cloud kitchens, FMCG, or large-scale F&B operations.
  • •At least 2 years of experience leading frontline operational teams.
  • •Experience managing high-volume operations with a strong focus on quality, food safety, and operational excellence, plus driving process improvements.
Experience:5+ yearsFood productionManufacturingFMCGCloud kitchensLarge-scale F&B operations
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solving
Certifications:HACCP
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeERPWMSProduction planning systems

Company Brief

Calo
Provides personalized meal subscriptions and healthy ready-to-eat food delivered on a recurring basis. The company uses an app-based service model to help customers manage nutrition, convenience, and dietary preferences across several markets.
Industry: FoodTech
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Manama, Bahrain
Founded: 2019
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