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Work History
Education
Skills
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Hobbies and interests
Projects & Initiatives
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Sunil Rao

Sunil Rao

Hyderabad

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Operations & Business Leader with 12+ years of diverse experience in F&B operations, corporate catering, vendor management, and business development across leading brands. Proven success in scaling operations, optimizing vendor networks, and driving profitability through structured processes, quality control, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for operational excellence, client relationship management, and leadership across multi-location teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

HungerBox
04.2025 - Current

General Manager – Supply & Vendor Management | HungerBox
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh |

  • Leading Supply & Vendor Management for large corporates across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, ensuring uninterrupted cafeteria and food court operations.
  • Managing sourcing, onboarding, and performance evaluation of F&B partners to ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and SLA parameters.
  • Implemented a structured vendor quality and audit framework, improving overall compliance and service quality by 25%.
  • Partnering with client operations teams to enhance service delivery and reduce downtime across enterprise cafeterias.
  • Driving cost optimization and strategic sourcing, achieving 10–12% cost efficiency without compromising service standards.

Associate General Manager

Gokhana
04.2024 - 03.2025

Associate General Manager – Supply & Vendor Management | GoKhana
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh |

  • Managed supply chain, vendor sourcing, and service delivery across multiple client locations for large corporate cafeterias.
  • Introduced vendor performance dashboards for SLA tracking and quality scoring, improving response and resolution time by 30%.
  • Oversaw daily operations and ensured continuity during vendor transitions, maintaining 100% uptime across sites.
  • Collaborated with key clients to align operational metrics, audits, and service enhancements for sustained customer satisfaction.

AGM

Absolute Barbeque India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 03.2024

AGM – Operations | Absolute Barbeque India Pvt. Ltd.
Pan India |

  • Oversaw pan-India restaurant operations focusing on sales performance, manpower planning, and quality assurance.
  • Managed coordination between procurement and kitchen operations to streamline supply flow and maintain consistency across 40+ outlets.
  • Designed operational playbooks that standardized procedures, improved service turnaround, and reduced wastage by 15%.
  • Worked closely with the business development team to improve outlet profitability and enhance guest experience metrics.

Zonal Business Head

Rebel Foods India(formerly Known as Faasos)
09.2019 - 06.2023

Zonal Business Head – Operations | Rebel Foods (Faasos)
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal & North India |

  • Directed business operations across multiple states managing 8 Territory Managers and 200+ vendor partners.
  • Drove operational excellence, ensuring seamless coordination between production, logistics, and customer experience functions.
  • Successfully achieved regional sales and P&L targets through data-driven planning and optimized resource allocation.
  • Strengthened vendor partnerships and implemented local sourcing strategies to enhance efficiency and service quality.
  • Supported marketing and business growth initiatives, achieving consistent YoY revenue growth and enhanced profitability.

Key Account Manager-Operations

Doc Online Health India Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 08.2019

Key Account Manager – Operations | Doc Online Health India Pvt. Ltd.
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh |

  • Handled end-to-end operations for key healthcare clients ensuring SLA compliance and smooth service delivery.
  • Managed vendor and facility support functions, optimizing cost and improving response times by 40%.
  • Supported business expansion plans through client engagement and efficient resource utilization.

Manager-Operations

Aparna Constructions Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 10.2017
  • Led site-level operations, vendor coordination, and administrative support across multiple projects.
  • Established standardized processes for facility management and vendor service delivery.

Assistant Manager-Operations

Stick Labels India(A Channel Partner for 3M Group)
04.2013 - 08.2015
  • Managed supply operations and vendor coordination for industrial labelling products.
  • Improved logistics efficiency and reduced delivery timelines through vendor training and process optimization.

Education

PGDM - Marketing

All India Management Association
01.2013

BACHELOR - B.Com

Osmania University
01.2011

Skills

    CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Operations & Business Management
  • Supply & Vendor Governance
  • Sales & Revenue Growth
  • P&L & Budget Management
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Process Optimization & Cost Control
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Multi-location Team Leadership

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Telugu
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2

Hobbies and interests

  • Playing Cricket
  • Travelling
  • Long Driving

Projects & Initiatives

Timeline

General Manager

HungerBox
04.2025 - Current

Associate General Manager

Gokhana
04.2024 - 03.2025

AGM

Absolute Barbeque India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 03.2024

Zonal Business Head

Rebel Foods India(formerly Known as Faasos)
09.2019 - 06.2023

Key Account Manager-Operations

Doc Online Health India Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 08.2019

Manager-Operations

Aparna Constructions Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 10.2017

Assistant Manager-Operations

Stick Labels India(A Channel Partner for 3M Group)
04.2013 - 08.2015

BACHELOR - B.Com

Osmania University

PGDM - Marketing

All India Management Association
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