Harvinder Kumar — Operations Associate
I am a results-driven Area & Operations Manager with 22+ years of leadership experience across QSR, hospitality, and high-volume dark/express store operations. Currently managing dark store operations at Blinkit, I have end-to-end ownership of SLA adherence, productivity, inventory accuracy, manpower planning, and customer experience. I have successfully operated 2K+ OPD stores, managed large on-roll and off-roll teams, and delivered consistent operational excellence in fast-paced environments. Previously, as an Area Manager, I led multi-unit franchise operations with full P&L responsibility, compliance management, audits, vendor coordination, and team development. My experience also includes serving as Restaurant General Manager at Devyani International (VAANGO), where I delivered record-breaking sales and executed multiple New Store Openings (NSO) at Lulu Mall Lucknow and Awadh Mall. I specialize in: • Area & Multi-Unit Operations • Dark Store & Express Retail • QSR Operations & Brand Compliance • P&L Ownership & Cost Optimization • SLA, KPI & Productivity Improvement • Inventory Control & Shrinkage Reduction • Workforce Planning & Training • New Store Openings & Scale-Up I am passionate about building high-performing teams, standardizing processes, and driving sustainable growth. 📌 Open to opportunities in Area Manager / Regional Operations roles across QSR, Dark Store & Express Retail.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned operations manager in the QSR and retail sectors.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 21 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Area & Multi-unit Operations
- P&l Ownership
- New Store Openings
- Qsr Operations
Career Highlights
- 22+ years of leadership experience in operations.
- Expert in managing multi-unit franchise operations.
- Proven track record in driving sales growth and operational excellence.
Work Experience
Blinkit
Store Manager (1 yr 5 mos)
Skyland d'global
Area Manager (2 yrs 2 mos)
Devyani International Limited
Restaurant Manager (4 yrs 2 mos)
South Asian Hospitality Services Pvt. Ltd.
Restaurant Manager (6 yrs)
South Asian Hospitality Service Pvt. Ltd.
WAGH BAKRI TEA LOUNE (7 yrs)
Travel Food Services Pvt ltd
shift manager (1 yr 3 mos)
COCOBERRY
Shift Manager (1 yr 7 mos)
Satyam Cineplexes
team leader (2 yrs 1 mo)
mcdonalds
crew member (1 yr 10 mos)
Education
graduate at Delhi University
Master of Arts (M.A.) at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU
Master's Degree at Delhi University
10th at CBSE
12th at CBSE