Job Description

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Industry: Catering ServicesLocation: DelhiJob Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and oversee the daily operations of our catering services business. The COO will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, profitability, service quality, compliance, and strategic growth across all catering units, central kitchens, and event operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale catering, food production management, logistics, and team leadership within the hospitality or food services industry.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership
Oversee end-to-end catering operations including production, logistics, service delivery, and quality control.
Ensure smooth execution of corporate, industrial, institutional, and event catering projects.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all units.
Monitor daily performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Strategic Planning & Growth
Collaborate with the CEO/MD to develop business expansion strategies.
Identify new business opportunities and improve operational scalability.
Lead new site mobilizations and project launches.
Financial Management
Drive cost control initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
Monitor budgets, P&L performance, food cost percentages, and wastage control.
Optimize procurement and vendor negotiations.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure adherence to food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, etc.).
Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Conduct regular audits across kitchen and service locations.
Team Leadership
Lead and mentor operations managers, kitchen heads, and site supervisors.
Build strong leadership pipelines and improve workforce productivity.
Oversee manpower planning and performance management systems.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Maintain strong relationships with key corporate and institutional clients.
Handle escalations and ensure service excellence.
Participate in business presentations and contract negotiations.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management / Business Administration / Food Technology (MBA preferred).
10–15+ years of experience in catering, food services, or hospitality operations.
Minimum 5 years in senior leadership role.
Strong knowledge of large-scale food production and multi-location operations.
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking
Operational Excellence
Cost Optimization
Crisis Management
Client Relationship Management
Team Leadership & Development

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Revenue growth & profitability
Food cost control percentage
Client retention rate
Operational efficiency metrics
Compliance audit scores
Employee retention & engagement

Company Description

We are India's most prolific senior and middle level recruitment company in Lifestyle Retail, Beauty , Tech Startups,StartupsFMCG ,Durables,Consulting,Telecom,Advertising,Healthcare. Our reputation is built on 10 years of quality service to our candidates and clients.

Unison is distinguished by its unsurpassed levels of quality service. Maintaining a consistent high level of compliance in our own operations means our candidates/clients can be certain they will receive a most professional service.

Our methodologies are thorough and proven and are tailored to best suit each candidate/client. The choices and value we can offer our customers - whether they seek jobs or candidates - is second to none.

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