Head of Operations - UK & Europe

Full Time
London, UK
5 months ago

About the team

Deliveroo Hop is Deliveroo's speedy grocery delivery service, launched in September 2021. Our mission is to provide customers around the world with groceries in as little as 10 minutes. Partnering with trusted grocers, Deliveroo Hop offers lightning-fast delivery of the best products. We are building a network of stores across London, the UK, and other markets, staffed with trained teams to manage operations and fulfil orders, while our rider network handles deliveries. Join us at Deliveroo Hop and be part of building the leading speedy grocery delivery service.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Site Operations, in this role you will have managerial responsibilities for the operational performance and running of our dark store grocery sites. This includes overseeing receiving and outbound logistics, staffing, growth, policy and procedure creation, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Your role will involve improving processes to enhance consumer and staff experiences, while maintaining efficiency, reducing costs, and improving sustainability.  You will also be an important member of the site operations senior leadership team, contributing to the setting of strategy and long-term forecasting and budgeting. Our HQ is based in London and we offer hybrid working. This role will require travel to our HQ and to our different HOP sites.

What you'll be doing

  • Manage the performance of Deliveroo Hop Dark Store Grocery sites across core functions such as receiving, outbound, inventory management, and site operations.

  • Develop and enhance standardised processes and systems across all sites.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead operational process improvements, ensuring the implementation of best practices.

  • Deliver the best processes to ensure the highest standards of customer and employee experience and engagement.

  • Manage food safety requirements.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in managing multi-site branded operations.

  • Experience in managing a large profit and loss (P&L).

  • Strong experience in FMCG/food retail logistics environments..

  • Strong operational and compliance disciplines, with a creative approach to overcoming challenges.

  • Experience with delivery platforms is a benefit but not essential.

  • Experience delivering in large, cross-functional initiatives.

  • Understanding of continuous improvement techniques.

  • Manage complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously..

  • Experience in managing teams.

  • Work collaboratively with a team.

 

 

If you are someone with a passion for operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Deliveroo Hop team within the broader Deliveroo organisation. Apply now and be part of our journey as we revolutionise the grocery delivery industry. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Deliveroo Hop.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Why Deliveroo

Our mission is to be the definitive food company. We are transforming the way the world eats by making food more convenient and accessible. We give people the opportunity to eat what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.