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Job Title: COO Office Manager Location: Dubai Office Role Summary: Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Shalwa, Parker’s, Kumo, Somewhere, and Public. Independent is for ambitious people who want to advance in their careers, and we are currently seeking a highly organized and proactive PMO/Office Manager to work closely with the COO and manage the day-to-day execution of priorities. This role goes beyond traditional PA responsibilities and focuses on driving follow-through, structure, and accountability across meetings, projects, and initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the COO’s daily workflow, priorities, projects, and follow-ups • Ensure meeting actions, decisions, and deliverables are tracked and executed • Coordinate project agendas, timelines, and cross-functional inputs • Act as a central point of coordination for the CEO’s office • Proactively flag risks, delays, and misalignment • Maintain structure, documentation, and operational discipline • Ability to coordinate cross-departmental activities, initiatives, and projects Requirements: • Strong organizational and execution skills • Experience in PMO, office management, operations, or similar roles • Confident communicator with senior stakeholders/founders • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work at a fast pace