Simon Sarkar

Strategic Catering Operations and Location Manager with 15+ years of progressive leadership across UAE offshore, industrial, and large-scale catering environments. Strong background in HSE compliance, HIRA methodology, HACCP food safety systems, procurement management, and multicultural workforce leadership. NEBOSH-qualified and a certified IMS Internal Auditor (ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001), with a track record of maintaining zero-incident operations through structured risk assessment and toolbox talks.

Recently completed the be10x AI Career Accelerator Program, applying AI-assisted reporting and workflow automation to strengthen day-to-day operational efficiency.

Location Manager at Sodexo Kelvin Catering Services (2022-09 – Present)

Lead full-spectrum catering and facilities management at a major ADNOC offshore site, ensuring consistent service excellence and full regulatory compliance across all operational functions.

• Oversee end-to-end food production, housekeeping, accommodation services, and hygiene standards for a large-scale offshore workforce (~1,700 boarders, ~145 staff).
• Enforce HSE policies, ADNOC guidelines, and UAE regulatory requirements through scheduled audits, site inspections, and structured corrective-action follow-up.
• Conduct structured HIRA reviews, deliver regular toolbox talks, and run safety briefings to sustain a zero-incident operational environment.
• Coordinate all procurement activities, manage vendor relationships, and oversee inventory control to ensure cost-effective, compliant service delivery.
• Implement HACCP-aligned food safety management systems across all catering operations, ensuring full traceability and compliance.

Operations Manager at ADNH Compass (2020-02 – 2022-08)

Directed integrated catering, recreation, laundry, and accommodation operations for large-scale labour camps (500–9,000+ personnel), achieving zero major non-conformances in all ADNOC compliance audits.

• Supervised multi-departmental manpower scheduling, implemented HACCP-aligned food safety systems, and built long-term client partnerships through transparent reporting.
• Managed procurement, vendor coordination, and inventory control to minimise costs and maintain uninterrupted supply-chain performance.

Operations Manager at Procat Catering LLC (2016-07 – 2020-01)

Managed industrial catering operations under ADNOC subcontract standards across multiple sites, overseeing food safety systems, hygiene compliance, and audit preparation.

• Achieved measurable cost reductions through structured procurement controls and KPI frameworks; prepared corrective action plans using RCA methodology.

Earlier Leadership Roles at EP World Catering, Al Farooj Fresh, Albert Abela, Fluor

• Led QSR, offshore, military dining, and industrial catering operations across multiple regions.
• Managed QA programmes, manpower planning, and large-scale food service delivery while maintaining full HSE and contractual SLA compliance.

Bachelor of Arts – North Bengal University

Certificate in Hotel & Catering Management – Birla Institute