Head Operations
LocationMumbai
Job Overview As the Head of COCO Operations, you will be responsible for setting up chains of company-owned, company-operated venues across locations and be responsible for their strategic and operational leadership. This role involves overseeing end-to-end outlet performance including P&L management, operational efficiency, customer experience, and team development, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities -
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and achieve business objectives.
- Drive expansion plans including launch & scale-up of new COCO locations.
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Operational Excellence:
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including inventory management, procurement, and distribution, to meet customer demand and delivery targets.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations in all operational activities.
- Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities in operational processes and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers to negotiate contracts, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
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Financial Management:
- Develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and cost-control measures to optimize resource allocation and maximize profitability.
- Ensure cost optimization and revenue growth through operational excellence and innovation.
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Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop a multi-layered operations team including Area Managers, Venue/outlet Managers, and ground staff.
- Foster a high-performance, customer-centric culture.
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Customer Experience:
- Develop and implement customer experience strategies.
- Ensure best-in-class customer service and satisfaction across all venues/outlets.
- Monitor and act upon customer feedback, audits, and mystery shopping results.
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Process Improvement:
- Lead change management initiatives and organizational transformation efforts to adapt to evolving market conditions and customer needs.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leverage technology for performance tracking and process automation.
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Reporting & Analytics:
- Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance.
- Provide regular reports to leadership with actionable insights.
Experience & Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in building scalable Operations & Customer Experience roles in entertainment, sports, leisure, or beauty industries.
- Proven track record of improving customer satisfaction through strategic and operational efforts.
- Proven P&L ownership and team management across large networks.
Skills / Knowledge - Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strategic planning, analytical skills and experience with customer data.
- Financial management.
- Microsoft Office.
Core Qualities - Self-motivated and results oriented.
- Sports enthusiast.
- Problem solving abilities.