Executive - Operations

Are you passionate about operational efficiency and committed to fostering strong, value-driven client relationships, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

As an Executive – Operations at SmartQ, you will oversee and enhance daily operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. This position requires strong skills in vendor management, client and team coordination, and problem-solving to effectively handle operational challenges.

If these skills align with your strengths and you are enthusiastic about contributing to the growing food and technology sector, then you are exactly who we are looking for.

About SmartQ

SmartQ is redefining how the world experiences food. As a next-generation food-tech innovator, we solve real operational challenges through empathy-led insights and powerful technology. Our mission is clear: to elevate everyday dining into a seamless and meaningful experience.

In the last decade, we’ve transformed cafeteria and food operations across industries with scalable, cutting-edge solutions. Operating in 14 countries and backed by Compass Group- a $60B global foodservice leader SmartQ continues to push the boundaries of what modern food-tech can achieve.

Since our inception in 2015, we’ve become a trusted partner for corporates, hospitals, universities, and food courts worldwide. With a bold vision to become the world’s largest B2B food-tech company, we connect people through exceptional food experiences powered by advanced technology. Today, we proudly serve 400+ global clients, including leaders like Google, HSBC, Amazon, and Wells Fargo.

At the heart of SmartQ is a culture shaped by four core pillars: Great People | Great Food | Great Experience | Greater Good These values inspire collaboration, innovation, humility, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

To dive deeper into what drives us, explore our cultural pillars on the SmartQ LinkedIn ‘Life’ page. It offers an authentic glimpse into the journey you could be part of: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartq-bottlelabs/life/cdc290f8-ff81-4e7f-9c96-37d842f936c4/?viewAsMember=true

• Promoting the utilization of the digitized platform, communicate the benefits and convenience of the SmartQ ordering APP, including associated offers.
• Encourage adoption by downloading and using the App, offering training, and assisting those without the App in placing orders and making payments through various digital wallets.
• Engage daily with food partners to update menu items, coordinate with the tech team to reflect changes on the App and ensure timely push notifications and banner displays.
• Conduct Cafe LENS and hygiene checklists, perform hourly governance checks on LENS, and address issues while reporting incidents, accidents, and near misses to the reporting manager.
• Foster a positive work culture and ensure timely, high-quality service. Gather feedback from employees and clients at cafeterias regularly.
• Ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements for displays, counters, and service areas. Oversee cafeteria counters to ensure adherence to laid-out OSPs (Operating Standard Procedures).
• Inspect work areas during and after use, ensuring proper waste disposal. Maintain Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and temperature records, reporting any variances.
• Ensure equipment operates according to Equipment Safety Work Procedures (ESWP) and report any downtime to relevant departments.

Qualifications:

• Passionate about delivering high-quality service to both clients and employees, with strong communication skills in English and the local language, and a consistently positive attitude.
• Tech-savvy with basic computer skills, eager to learn, and demonstrates honesty and integrity. A collaborative team player with the ability to guide and manage food partner staff, showing self-motivation and initiative.
• Graduate/Diploma in Hotel Management discipline.
• Flexible and willing to take on any tasks to support team efforts
• A minimum of 1+ year of relevant experience is required.

Message from CEO:

We've come to realize that we're not merely in the B2B Food service industry; we're in the business of 'Capturing Hearts.' We find ourselves in a unique position to turn ordinary, mundane corporate cafeterias into places of pure delight, where individuals can freely express themselves, find inspiration, and share happiness. Such a profound transformation opportunity is a rare gift, where the purpose of our enterprise transcends the ordinary. If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to join us in our mission to spread joy and happiness in a world weighed down by stress and pressure. Together, let's play our part in making this world a more beautiful place.