Overview
Operations Manager Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Confidential
Title: Operations Manager
Company: Confidential
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Title: Operations Manager – Multi-Business Start-up
Experience: 10+ years
Industry Preference: Catering / Poultry / Manufacturing / Start-up Ecosystem
About the Role
We are looking for a highly driven and hands-on Operations Manager to lead and streamline operations across our diverse business verticals, including Catering, Poultry Farming, and Manufacturing. This role requires a strong operator mindset with the ability to manage end-to-end business functions, drive growth, and build scalable systems in a fast-paced startup environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Business & P&L Ownership
- Own and manage complete P&L across multiple business units
- Drive profitability through cost optimization and revenue enhancement strategies
- Monitor financial performance, budgets, and key metrics
2. Operations & Process Management
- Design, implement, and optimize operational systems and workflows
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations across catering, farm, and manufacturing units
- Build scalable processes to support business growth
3. Business Development & Marketing
- Lead business development initiatives across B2B and B2C channels
- Drive digital marketing efforts including social media campaigns
- Identify new revenue streams, partnerships, and market opportunities
4. Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor cross-functional teams across different business units
- Drive accountability, performance, and team productivity
- Build and scale teams as the business expands
5. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with founders and leadership to execute business strategy
- Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams
- Ensure alignment across all functions for seamless execution
6. Business Cycle Management
- Oversee the entire business lifecycle from procurement to delivery
- Ensure efficiency in supply chain, production, and distribution
- Maintain quality standards and compliance across all units
Key Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in operations within startups or high-growth environments
- Background in Catering / Poultry / Manufacturing preferred
- Proven experience in handling P&L and end-to-end business operations
- Strong multitasking and problem-solving ability
- Experience working closely with founders/entrepreneurs
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple business verticals simultaneously
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Hands-on, execution-focused mindset with high ownership
Preferred Traits:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a “build from scratch” attitude
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Strong decision-making and execution capabilities
- Ability to balance strategy and ground-level execution
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to work directly with founders
- High ownership and impact across multiple businesses
- Fast-paced startup environment with growth potential
- Exposure to diverse industries under one umbrella
