Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And Awards
Press And Features
Languages
Timeline
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Injamul Talukder

Brooklyn,NY
Injamul Talukder

Summary

🎯 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | MULTI-UNIT RESTAURANT EXECUTIVE

Strategic, results-driven leader with 10+ years of experience scaling fast-casual and QSR brands. Proven success in optimizing operations, maximizing revenue, reducing COGS, and building high-performing teams. Deep experience in franchise operations, new store openings, and KPI accountability. Passionate about delivering operational excellence with a people-first mindset.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dave's Hot Chicken NYC

Director of Operations
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversaw 7 locations across NYC, with consistent revenue growth quarter-over-quarter.
  • Delivered record-high revenues while reducing COGS below target, improving margins.
  • Led implementation of inventory and labor management systems, reducing waste by 20% and overtime by 15%.
  • Streamlined operations to boost efficiency by 15%, driving performance across all sites.
  • Developed data-driven performance metrics and trained GMs to meet/exceed KPIs.
  • Successfully launched multiple store openings, managing budgeting, training, and brand compliance.
  • Hit 100% of quarterly targets, earning internal recognition for operational excellence.

Dumplings of Fury

Founding Partner
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Built a pioneering cloud kitchen model; increased ticket size by 10%.
  • Cut supplier costs by 15% through local sourcing.

Tao Town

Managing Director
01.2017 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Scaled one of Dhaka's top Pan-Asian brands with national recognition.
  • Increased revenue by 25% through marketing and operational improvements.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
  • Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.



Rise Dhaka

Project Manager
01.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Oversaw event space and hospitality operations, managed vendor relations and staffing.

Education

Independent University

BBA from HR Management

University Overview

Dropped Out

GED

GED
01.2017

Skills

  • Multi-unit Operations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales & P&L Management
  • COGS & Labor Control
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • New Store Openings
  • Vendor Management
  • Guest Experience
  • Risk management

Certifications And Awards

  • Certified Food Handler - NYC
  • Certified New Restaurant Opener - Dave's Hot Chicken
  • Best Pan Asian Fusion Restaurant - The Daily Star (2018)
  • Best Cloud Kitchen Innovation - Tri-State Award (2020)

Press And Features

  • Tao Town, Dhaka Tribune, https://www.dhakatribune.com/magazine/weekend-tribune/138808/tao-town
  • IG Food Bloggers, ICE Today, https://icetoday.net/2018/07/ig-foodbloggers-community-is-redefining-the-food-scene-of-dhaka/
  • Tao Town Event, Upthrust, https://upthrust.co/2019/02/tao-town-testing-event-review
  • Sushi Review, The Daily Star, https://www.thedailystar.net/lifestyle/restaurant-review/sushi-dhanmondi-the-tao-town-way-1556557
  • Flavors You Love, The Daily Star, https://www.thedailystar.net/lifestyle/shout/hangouts/tao-town-all-the-asian-flavours-you-love-1554652
  • Dumplings of Fury, The Daily Star, https://www.thedailystar.net/lifestyle/review/news/dumplings-fury-the-hungry-1720189
  • Dumplings of Fury, Dhaka Tribune, https://www.dhakatribune.com/feature/180213/dumplings-of-fury

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

Director of Operations

Dave's Hot Chicken NYC
01.2023 - Current

Founding Partner

Dumplings of Fury
01.2020 - Current

Managing Director

Tao Town
01.2017 - 03.2022

Project Manager

Rise Dhaka
01.2015 - 01.2016

Independent University

BBA from HR Management

GED

GED

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