Editions Site Team Leader

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SITE TEAM LEADER (EDITIONS) Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drives everything we do. Our Site Operations team powers the physical side of our marketplace through HOP (our rapid grocery delivery service) and Editions (our network of delivery-only kitchens). From launching new sites to ensuring operational excellence across markets, we combine retail and hospitality expertise with operational rigour. If you thrive in hands-on environments and want to help redefine how food and groceries reach customers—come join us on the ground. We’re looking for a Editions Site Team Leader to join our Dubai team. In this role, you’ll help support Site Management in achieving the highest performance possible within their respective site. This includes maximising customer satisfaction, optimising productivity, maintaining strong stock accuracy, tightly controlling inventory and minimising all wastage. The Site Team Leader must also contribute to a positive and cooperative working environment for all colleagues, ensuring at all times the tasks they are completing and delegating are done in a safe, legal and compliant manner. The Site Team Leader is responsible for running their shift most efficiently and effectively delivering operational excellence. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING You’ll be joining the Deliveroo Editions team. We are on a mission to be the definitive food company. With a dash of hard-work, a sprinkle of teamwork and a whole dollop of creativity, we created “Editions” which is our ‘dark kitchens’ business. We have partnered with some fantastic restaurants such as Wagamama, Starbucks, Pho and Gourmet Burger Company to help further connect them with hungry customers. Delivery-only kitchens have never been higher profile, or more valuable for improving service and selection for customers. Deliveroo Editions were the world's first delivery-only kitchens, and we are still the market leaders in helping our restaurant partners succeed. What’s even more exciting is that we’re expanding our portfolio further. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like: - Lead through your respective team working closely with the site management to achieve all company objectives and goals. This will require an ability to effectively prioritise tasks and activities on shift whilst retaining the ability to get stuck in! - Supervise compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) through robust supervision and impactful coaching. - Communicate professionally and effectively with our Deliveroo riders. - Effectively operate and oversee the dispatch ensuring the accurate handling of orders to riders and minimising mistakes over peak periods. - Ensure all deliveries are handled in line with company expectations and policies. - Work collaboratively with Site Management teams with the ability to communicate professionally and openly with other stakeholders. - Drive strong standards within your site, adhering to high levels of food safety and compliance in addition to delivering a clean, tidy, organised site environment. - Maintain good relations to uphold Deliveroo’s positive reputation with all external parties, e.g. neighbours, landlords, contractors etc. - Complete H&S checks and ensure that employees are diligently adhering to company policies and procedures throughout their shifts. - Supervise accurate timekeeping ensuring team members appropriately record their shifts, take breaks as per policy and adhere to working time directive requirements. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others: - Previous experience in a similar environment is preferred but not essential Strong hands-on mentality and oriented - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment - Proven track record of consistently hitting KPI targets - Demonstrated leadership and experience training other associates - Ability to run shifts on their own - Contribute to a positive working environment - Good communication skills and a good proficiency in both written and spoken English - Right to work in the UK 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: 🔧 Solve meaningful problems at real scale Work on a complex, always-on marketplace that impacts millions every day. 🌱 See your impact, fast Ship, test and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment. 🧠 Grow through challenge and ownership Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support. 🌎 A culture built for builders High standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning. We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Find more about how we hire here. 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!