Site Operations Associate - Editions UAE

Job Description

Site Operations Associate

Deliveroo Editions brings the best of the local food scene to customers everywhere via bespoke delivery-only kitchens. As an Operations Associate, you’ll work with the Site Manager, Assistant Manager, and restaurant partners to ensure smooth day-to-day site operations—including maintaining kitchens, meeting health, safety, and hygiene standards, managing stock, supporting dine-in areas, and enhancing both kitchen and site efficiency.

You will be working alongside the Site Manager whilst working closely with up to 10 Head Chefs and their kitchen staff.

• Managing the day-to-day running of a Deliveroo Editions site; meeting health & safety standards, managing stock deliveries, site cleanliness etc

• Improving our restaurant partners' kitchen operational efficiency

• Improving site efficiency and reducing site operational costs

• Liaising with our restaurant account management and rider operations teams to improve our overall site performance

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure the site remains fully operational at all times, addressing maintenance issues, upholding health and safety regulations, maintaining food hygiene standards across all kitchens, and overseeing stock deliveries.

• Support Head Chefs in maximizing operational efficiency, including managing labor costs, stock control, and optimizing service and prep times.

• Liaise with restaurant account management and rider operations teams to drive overall site performance for both customers and restaurant brands.

• Lead on-site training, development, and career progression initiatives to benefit restaurant teams.

• Oversee all site logistics, including preparation, order receiving, stock deliveries, procurement, staffing costs, and P&L management.

• Effectively handle conflict, operational, and logistical challenges, managing multiple situations and ensuring high service standards throughout your shift.

• Maintain a calm and solution-focused approach under pressure. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and a friendly, energetic attitude while working in a fast-paced environment alongside chefs, delivery riders, and other team members. Capable of managing large volumes of data while multitasking during demanding hours.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment, such as contract catering, operations, events, or restaurants.

• Willingness to work shifts, including weeknights and weekends; you will typically be scheduled for 2 out of every 3 weekend nights, with Friday and Saturday evenings being the busiest.

• Physically demanding role; responsible for ensuring all deliveries are ready for rider pick-up, coordinating multiple kitchens, and conducting weekly audits of Restaurant Partner kitchens.

• Confident and friendly in guest-facing situations, with experience in a Front of House environment within dine-in areas and a positive, helpful attitude.

• Possess a can-do, resilient mindset and a strong desire to grow with one of the world’s fastest-growing food-tech companies.

• Fluency in English is required.

Why Join Us?

At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters, solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to:

🔧 Make a visible impact every day

Your work directly improves experiences for customers, partners and riders.

🌱 Learn fast in an entrepreneurial environment

Work close to the market with autonomy, pace and real responsibility.

🧠 Build a career, not just a role

Stretch yourself, develop new skills and grow as the business evolves.

🌎 Deliver together in an inclusive culture

Collaborative, values-driven teams that support how you work best.

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.

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!