Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Details
Accomplishments
References
Personal Details
Declaration
Additional Work Experience
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Rahul Raj

Banbury,Oxfordshire

Summary

Operations Leader with extensive experience in managing multi-unit café operations in the UK hospitality sector. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency, boost profitability, and cultivate high-performing teams. Skilled in implementing scalable systems and maintaining brand standards in fast-paced food and beverage environments, including Filli Cafe.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Operations Head

Filli Café UK
01.2022 - 11.2025
  • Provided strategic and operational leadership for all Filli Cafe outlets in UK, ensuring seamless service delivery and operational consistency.
  • Oversaw comprehensive P&L management, utilising rigorous financial controls and data-driven decision-making to enhance profitability.
  • Designed and implemented robust SOP frameworks, improving operational cohesion and compliance across café network.
  • Optimised vendor partnerships and procurement processes to strengthen supply chain reliability and cost-efficiency.
  • Led cultural transformation through targeted leadership development and structured training programmes.
  • Spearheaded UK expansion initiatives encompassing market evaluation, site selection, and high-impact launch execution.
  • Ensured compliance with UK health, safety, and food regulations through rigorous audit mechanisms.
  • Developed advanced KPI dashboards for precise performance monitoring and proactive risk mitigation.

Store Manager

Dominos UK (DS Group) - Orpington
Orpington
01.2022 - 10.2022

District Manager

Starbucks (M.H Alshaya Group)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.2015 - 12.2021
  • Managed operation of 12 outlets across Dubai.


Store Manager

Tim Hortons (Apparel group) - The Dubai Mall, Dubai
Dubai
03.2013 - 03.2015

Restaurant Manager

McDonalds, India
11.2010 - 10.2012

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration -

Asian Institute of Management Studies
India
/2008 - 01.2010

12th passed from CBSE board (D.T.E.A) - undefined

10th passed from CBSE board (D.T.E.A) - undefined

Skills

  • Operational strategy and sales optimisation
  • Cost control and budget oversight
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Customer engagement and brand loyalty
  • Inventory management and menu planning
  • Financial analysis and P&L analysis
  • Training development and staff training
  • Promotional strategies and market analysis
  • Performance evaluation and metrics
  • Process streamlining and quality assurance auditing
  • Knowledge of allergen regulations
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Business operations expertise
  • Produce costings
  • Labour and food cost control

Certification

  • Certified in “Retail Management” Program at Starbucks.
  • Certified in Basic Food Hygiene Training Course by Pillsbury Consulting, Dubai - UAE.
  • Certified in Level 2 Person in Charge Training according to the approved scheme of Dubai Municipality Food Control Department.
  • Certified in “Restaurant Leadership Practices” from Mc Donald’s, India.
  • Extensively trained in “System Management Course” from Mc Donald’s, India.
  • Certified in Advanced Shift Management Skills from Mc Donald’s, India.
  • Certified in Basic Shift Management from Mc Donald’s, India.
  • Certified in Floor Manager modular program.

Personal Details

Languages Known: English, Hindi and Malayalam.

Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded the successful launch of Franksters Cloud Kitchen in London Marylebone.
  • Enhanced operational profitability by 4.8% through strategic cost governance and performance optimization.
  • Reduced supply chain inefficiencies and product wastage by 1.8%, strengthening overall operational sustainability.
  • Led 4 successful store launches, driving market expansion and brand visibility across the UK.



References

References available upon request.

Personal Details

References: Available on Request

Declaration

I hereby confirm that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Rahul Raj

Additional Work Experience

  • Worked as a First Assistant Manager at McDonalds India from April 2008 till Oct 2010.
  • Promoted as a Second Assistant Manager at Mc Donald’s India from August 2006 till April 2008.
  • Worked as a Floor Manager at Mc Donald’s from August 2005 till July 2006.

Timeline

Operations Head

Filli Café UK
01.2022 - 11.2025

Store Manager

Dominos UK (DS Group) - Orpington
01.2022 - 10.2022

District Manager

Starbucks (M.H Alshaya Group)
05.2015 - 12.2021

Store Manager

Tim Hortons (Apparel group) - The Dubai Mall, Dubai
03.2013 - 03.2015

Restaurant Manager

McDonalds, India
11.2010 - 10.2012

12th passed from CBSE board (D.T.E.A) - undefined

10th passed from CBSE board (D.T.E.A) - undefined

Bachelors of Business Administration -

Asian Institute of Management Studies
/2008 - 01.2010
Rahul Raj