Office Manager of COO - (PMO)

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