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Harvinder Kumar

Operations Associate

Delhi, India21 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned operations manager in the QSR and retail sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Area & Multi-unit OperationsP&l OwnershipNew Store OpeningsQsr Operations

Other Skills

P&L ManagementFranchise OperationsTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementSLA & KPI ManagementNew Store Opening (NSO)Inventory ManagementVendor ManagementWorkforce PlanningInventory ControlShrinkage Reduction

About

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.

Experience

21 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 5 mos
Current Experience

Blinkit

Store Manager

Nov 2024Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

  • Managed multi-unit franchise operations with full P&L ownership
  • Supported franchisees on compliance, licensing, audits, and regulatory requirements
  • Led recruitment, training, appraisals, and corrective actions
  • Improved delivery platform performance and operational consistency
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs
  • Drove sales growth and cost optimization
P&L ManagementFranchise OperationsTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementSLA & KPI ManagementArea & Multi-Unit Operations+1

Skyland d'global

Area Manager

Sep 2022Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Managed multi-unit franchise operations with full P&L ownership
  • Supported franchisees on compliance, licensing, audits, and regulatory requirements
  • Led recruitment, training, appraisals, and corrective actions
  • Improved delivery platform performance and operational consistency
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs
  • Drove sales growth and cost optimization
P&L ManagementFranchise OperationsTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementSLA & KPI ManagementArea & Multi-Unit Operations+1

Devyani international limited

Restaurant Manager

Aug 2018Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Led multi-location restaurant operations across Lucknow & Gorakhpur
  • Delivered highest-ever Vaango sale: ₹2.85 lakh, 800+ transactions, 300+ APC
  • Owned P&L, manpower, inventory, and guest experience
  • Executed New Store Openings at Lulu Mall (2 stores) and Awadh Mall (1 store)
  • Certified Trainer – Leading the Shift & Leading the Restaurant
P&L ManagementNew Store Opening (NSO)Team LeadershipInventory ManagementQSR OperationsNew Store Openings

South asian hospitality services pvt. ltd.

Restaurant Manager

Sep 2012Sep 2018 · 6 yrs

South asian hospitality service pvt. ltd.

WAGH BAKRI TEA LOUNE

Sep 2011Sep 2018 · 7 yrs · Pitam Pura · On-site

  • Delhi's 1st Tea Lounge By WAGH BAKRI TEA GROUP

Travel food services pvt ltd

shift manager

Jun 2010Sep 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos · T3 International Airport

Cocoberry

Shift Manager

Nov 2008Jun 2010 · 1 yr 7 mos

Satyam cineplexes

team leader

May 2006Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Mcdonalds

crew member

Aug 2004Jun 2006 · 1 yr 10 mos · delhi vasant vihar

Education

Delhi University

graduate — bechlor of arts

Jan 2003Jan 2009

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

Master of Arts (M.A.) — Political Science and Government

Jan 2010Jan 2012

Delhi University

Master's Degree

CBSE

10th

CBSE

12th

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