Position: Founding Kitchen Operations Manager (QSR)
Location
NCR Region, India
About Us
We are building a next-generation bowl-focused QSR brand with an obsession for consistency, speed, quality, and customer experience.
Our vision is not to become another restaurant. Our vision is to build a scalable, SOP-driven food company that can operate across multiple cities and eventually internationally.
We believe great brands are built by great people who grow alongside the business.
This is an opportunity to become one of the earliest and most important members of the company.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly disciplined and operationally strong Kitchen Operations Manager who can take complete ownership of kitchen operations from Day 1.
This role is not limited to cooking.
You will be responsible for building the systems, processes, and culture that will eventually power multiple outlets.
The person who joins us today as our first Kitchen Operations Manager has the opportunity to grow into:
- Area Kitchen Manager
- Regional Operations Manager
- Central Kitchen Head
- Head of Operations
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
as the company expands.
We are looking for a builder, not just an employee.
Key Responsibilities
SOP Development and Execution
- Develop and document SOPs for all products and kitchen processes.
- Standardize recipes, portion sizes, cooking times, and plating.
- Ensure every customer receives the same product every single time.
Kitchen Operations
- Manage daily kitchen operations.
- Ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Maintain speed, accuracy, and quality.
Inventory Management
- Maintain opening and closing stock records.
- Monitor inventory movement and consumption.
- Prevent stock-outs and over-ordering.
- Reduce wastage and improve efficiency.
Food Cost Control
- Monitor food cost percentages.
- Identify leakage, over-portioning, and wastage.
- Improve kitchen profitability through operational excellence.
Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff.
- Build a culture of accountability and discipline.
- Ensure all team members follow SOPs consistently.
Hygiene and Compliance
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.
- Ensure all kitchen operations comply with regulations.
Procurement and Vendor Management
- Coordinate with suppliers.
- Forecast inventory requirements.
- Maintain ingredient quality and consistency.
Reporting
- Prepare daily operational reports.
- Track inventory, wastage, production, and efficiency metrics.
Ideal Candidate
- 5+ years of experience in QSR, cloud kitchens, or fast-casual restaurant operations.
- Experience handling inventory and food cost management.
- Strong understanding of SOP-driven kitchens.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Performance incentives.
- Opportunity to build systems from the ground up.
- Leadership growth opportunities as the business expands.
- A chance to become part of the founding team of a fast-growing food brand.
Why Join Us?
Most kitchen roles offer stability.
This role offers ownership.
You won’t simply manage a kitchen.
You will help create the operating system that powers an entire company.
As we scale, the people who helped build the foundation will grow with the business.
If you want to build, lead, and create something meaningful rather than simply maintain an existing system, we would love to speak with you.
Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Pay: ₹12,536.13 - ₹63,403.50 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
