The posting
Operations Head
Company Overview
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Job Summary
The Operations Head will serve as the operating leader , responsible for overseeing operations, supply chain, expansion, and regional management. This role is pivotal in building scalable systems across multiple formats and cities, ensuring the company's rapid growth into a national brand. The individual will partner closely with the founder, leading a team to execute expansion strategies, optimize processes, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-city expansion, including site selection, setup, and ramp-up of new central kitchens and dark stores across regions.
- Oversee supply chain management, factory operations, and facilities to ensure smooth, efficient, and cost-effective production of perishable bakery and dessert products.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), review cadences, and establish performance metrics for a multi-unit operation.
- Manage regional P&L for the North and South markets, including delivery, profitability, and growth targets.
- Build and lead regional teams including production, area managers, procurement, and local hiring.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, food safety, and operational excellence across all kitchens and stores.
Qualifications
- 7 to 12+ years of experience in scaling food or food-retail businesses across multiple cities and kitchens.
- Proven track record in multi-city, multi-kitchen expansion and perishable product management.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and lift teams.
- Deep understanding of operations, supply chain, and facilities management in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in region-specific management, especially in North and South India.
- Familiarity with perishable food logistics, cost control, and operational metrics.
- Hands-on experience with setting up and scaling dark stores, central kitchens, and retail outlets.
- Educational background in business, operations, or related fields.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with bakery, dessert, or F&B retail chains.
- Knowledge of FSSAI and HACCP standards.
- Strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder management.
- Ability to partner with founders and operate in a fast-growth startup environment.
- Regional familiarity with Delhi-NCR, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Meerut, and South Indian markets.
- Fluency in regional languages is a plus.
Experience
- 7 to 12+ years of relevant experience in food retail, cloud kitchens, or QSR chains.
- Experience in multi-city expansion, supply chain, and operations management.
- Prior leadership roles overseeing regional or national operations.
Environment
- The role involves working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
- Location : Noida, with regional travel.
- The position requires hands-on leadership in kitchen setup, expansion, and team building.
- The work environment includes office, kitchen, and store settings, with a focus on scaling operations.
Salary
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GrowthOpportunities
- The role offers a pathway to CEO for the right candidate, with increasing responsibilities in strategic expansion and leadership.
- Opportunity to shape the company's operational blueprint as it scales nationally.
- Potential to lead larger teams and broader functions as the company grows.
Benefits
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