Senior Operations Associate - Grocery

TALENTMATE; Dubai; On-site; AED 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual flight allowance

Free Deliveroo Plus subscription

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Team events

Job summary

Deliveroo is seeking a Senior Operations Associate in Dubai to manage daily operations across multiple grocery and retail sites. This role encompasses team leadership and operational oversight, ensuring compliance with Deliveroo's standards.

The ideal candidate must possess strong people management skills and the ability to utilize data for performance improvement. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, comprehensive medical insurance, and other perks.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in grocery, retail, or dark-store operations.
• Proven experience managing teams and driving performance.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to act on data insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid UAE driving license with own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Operations Associates.
• Oversee daily store operations across multiple locations.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor performance.
• Implement corrective measures to drive performance improvements.
• Analyze performance data for trends and areas for improvement.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Performance monitoring

Tools

Mobile/tablet tools

Dashboards

Job description

Our Global Structure

Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.

Job Description

Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.

Location

Dubai, UAE

Working pattern

Onsite | Full-time | Shift-based (40 hours per week)

About Deliveroo

Deliveroo is on a mission to change the way people shop and eat. We want to be the platform that customers turn to when they think about food and groceries. As part of our rapidly growing On-Demand Grocery (ODG) business, we partner with leading grocery retailers across the UAE to bring customers what they need in as little as 15 minutes — from last‑minute dinner ingredients to household essentials.

We’re continuously innovating, scaling operations, and building world‑class teams to ensure exceptional accuracy, speed, and service across our growing network of picker‑operated sites.

The Role

The Senior Operations Associate plays a key role in managing daily operations across multiple grocery and retail sites. Building on the Associate responsibilities, this role adds a layer of leadership and strategic accountability — overseeing site‑level execution, developing Operations Associates, and ensuring consistent operational excellence across all assigned partners.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and data‑driven, with strong people management and problem‑solving skills. This role requires time on‑ground across stores, providing guidance, training, and performance tracking, while working closely with central and partner management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Performance Management
• Lead and develop a team of Operations Associates, providing coaching, feedback, and regular performance reviews.
• Monitor site KPIs (B10s, picking accuracy, fulfillment rates, cancellations) and ensure action plans are in place to meet targets.
• Recognize strong performance and address underperformance through clear guidance and follow-ups.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance across the field team.
• Operational Oversight
• Oversee daily store operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with Deliveroo SOPs and service standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor store performance, identify operational issues, and support quick resolution.
• Ensure pickers and Associates follow substitution, picking, and fulfillment processes accurately and consistently.
• Identify training needs, process gaps, and resource requirements, escalating where necessary.
• Audits & Action Planning
• Conduct regular operational audits across sites to identify inefficiencies and risks.
• Develop site‑specific action plans in collaboration with Associates, store teams, and central operations.
• Implement corrective measures to drive performance improvements and reduce operational errors.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Management
• Act as the main point of contact for site‑level escalations and operational issues.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports summarizing site performance, insights, and KPI trends.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders (Central Ops, Partner Management, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment and visibility of progress.
• Data‑Driven Improvement & Project Support
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, recurring issues, and areas for improvement.
• Support in the rollout of new operational initiatives, process improvements, and pilot programs across grocery partners.
• Collaborate with central teams on strategic projects aimed at improving site efficiency and picker performance.

Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience in grocery, retail, or dark‑store operations, ideally in a multi‑site role.
• Proven experience managing people and driving performance across operational teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn data insights into practical actions.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong stakeholder management ability.
• Proficiency with mobile/tablet tools, dashboards, and basic troubleshooting of store hardware.
• Must have a valid UAE driving license and own transport (fuel allowance provided).
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, field‑based environment across multiple store locations.

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual flight allowance
• Free Deliveroo Plus subscription and partner discounts
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Regular team events and social activities

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.

We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast‑moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Details

Role Level: Associate | Work Type: Full-Time | Country: United Arab Emirates | City: Dubai | Company Website: https://deliveroo.co.uk | Job Function: Management | Company Industry: Software Development