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.