Chief Executive Officer

About the Company: We are a fast-growing Pizza QSR brand focused on delivering high-quality, innovative food experiences across urban and semi-urban India. As we scale our operations and strengthen our brand presence, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary CEO to lead our company into its next phase of growth. Role Overview: The CEO will be responsible for driving the overall business strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring operational excellence across all outlets. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep knowledge of the QSR/food retail sector, and a growth-focused mindset. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the company’s long-term strategy aligned with market trends and brand objectives. Identify new market opportunities (domestic and international expansion, franchising, new formats). Operations & Growth: Lead day-to-day operations of all QSR outlets, ensuring consistent quality, hygiene, and service standards. Optimize supply chain, vendor management, and cost efficiencies. Oversee new store rollouts and expansions (owned & franchised models). Brand Building & Marketing: Collaborate with marketing to build a strong, differentiated brand. Drive customer engagement through digital, loyalty, and local campaigns. People & Culture: Build a high-performance leadership team. Create a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability across all departments. Financial Oversight: Ensure business profitability, budget planning, and cost control. Liaise with investors, partners, and board members on performance and plans. Qualifications & Experience: 12+ years of experience in food retail/QSR/F&B with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven track record of scaling operations in a retail/QSR environment. MBA or relevant post-graduate qualification preferred. Skills & Competencies: Strong business acumen and decision-making skills Deep understanding of customer-centric and operations-driven businesses Hands-on leadership with ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and team-building skills Familiarity with South Indian market dynamics is a strong plus Language Requirements: Proficiency in English, Tamil, and Hindi is essential for effective communication with teams, partners, and customers across regions. Compensation: Competitive salary with performance-linked incentives and potential for equity participation.

Created: 2025-08-01