Brand Operations Leader

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Food Company in Dubai is seeking an Operations Director to oversee the end-to-end operational performance of its brand portfolio, translating strategy into consistent restaurant-level execution. You will lead the Area Management and restaurant teams and own brand performance, budgets, and guest experience.

The role includes driving growth, improving profitability, and ensuring high standards across multiple locations, including new openings and cross-functional projects across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field.
• Significant multi-unit restaurant operations experience.
• Minimum industry experience 18-20 years.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of assigned brands and restaurant portfolio.
• Translate brand strategy into operational priorities and execution plans.
• Ensure consistent brand experience across locations and establish priorities.
• Lead Area Management and restaurant teams with clear KPIs.
• Drive sales, productivity, efficiency, and profitability across brands.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgets, forecasts and targets.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, QA, health and safety standards.
• Oversee brand performance reporting and regular reviews.
• Lead new openings readiness and post-opening stabilization.
• Provide cross-functional input for menu, promotions and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Business Admin

Job description

Independent Food Company in Dubai is seeking an Operations Director to oversee the end-to-end operational performance of its brand portfolio, translating strategy into consistent restaurant-level execution. You will lead the Area Management and restaurant teams and own brand performance, budgets, and guest experience.

The role includes driving growth, improving profitability, and ensuring high standards across multiple locations, including new openings and cross-functional projects across