Job description

The City Head – Food role at Careem in Abu Dhabi holds end-to-end ownership of scaling and operating Careem Food within the city. The position is responsible for defining and executing the city-level strategy and value proposition, translating it into an actionable business plan that drives aggressive market share growth, and managing day-to-day food delivery operations at scale. The role oversees all core stakeholders of the business, including customers, restaurant partners, and captains, ensuring high-quality experiences across the ecosystem. The City Head builds, leads, and develops a high-caliber sales and account management team, drives revenue performance, negotiates commercial agreements with key partners, and plays a key role in shaping the overall UAE food business strategy. The role is highly operational and field-oriented, requiring hands-on involvement across commercial execution, partner engagement, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced food tech and quick commerce environment.