Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – B2B & Exports Industry: Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Location: Chennai Reports To: Management Type: Full-Time About the Role We are looking for a dynamic and growth-oriented CEO to lead FASTA PIZZA, a QSR company focused on scaling B2B partnerships and expanding into international markets. The CEO will drive strategic planning, operational excellence, and profitable growth across domestic and export channels. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Growth:  Define and execute growth strategy across QSR outlets, institutional clients, and export markets.  Identify new business models (e.g., franchising, co-branding, cloud kitchens).  Expand presence in high-potential international markets. B2B & Export Leadership:  Build strategic partnerships with corporate clients, aggregators, and foodservice operators.  Develop and manage global distributor and supply chain networks.  Ensure product standardization and scalability for exports. Operational Oversight:  Oversee store operations, supply chain, kitchen productivity, and customer experience.  Drive SOPs for consistency, quality, and efficiency across all outlets and export units.  Implement and leverage technology for kitchen operations, order management, and analytics. Financial Performance:  Own full P&L responsibility, budgeting, and capital planning.  Monitor KPIs (costs, margins, customer retention, store performance, export volume).  Report to the board & management on progress, risks, and opportunities. Team Leadership & Culture:  Build and lead a high-performance leadership team across operations, marketing, and supply chain.  Foster a results-driven, customer-first culture focused on innovation and speed. Qualifications  10+ years in senior leadership roles within the QSR, food retail, or FMCG industry.  Proven track record in B2B foodservice and/or food exports.  Strong commercial acumen, especially in scaling operations and expanding markets  Experience with franchise or multi-unit models.  Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred. Preferred Attributes  Strong industry network (aggregators, institutional buyers, export agents).  Knowledge of food regulations and compliance (local and global).  Experience leading digital transformation (e.g., POS, CRM, delivery integration). Show more Show less

Fasta Pizza Pvt Ltd is South India’s leading vegetarian sourdough pizza brand, now rapidly expanding across India with exciting new product lines, formats, and regional markets. We are on a mission to build a bold, scalable QSR ecosystem rooted in quality, speed, and innovation. We’re looking for passionate, high-energy individuals who are ready to hustle, take ownership, and grow alongside a brand that’s redefining how India experiences pizza. Job Title: Head of Operations & Strategy Location: Chennai Department: Business Operations / New Formats Brand: Fasta Pizza Pvt Ltd (QSR on Wheels) Role Overview: Fasta Pizza Pvt Ltd is seeking an entrepreneurial and operations-focused Head of Operation & Strategy to lead the food truck business in Chennai. This role involves full P&L responsibility, ensuring successful launch, daily operations, strategic expansion, and performance of pizza food trucks in the region. The ideal candidate will combine sharp business acumen, street-level execution, and a passion for building scalable QSR formats. Key Responsibilities: 1. Business Operations & P&L Ownership Launch, manage, and optimize operations of Fasta Pizza trucks across Chennai. Own city-level business performance including revenue, profitability, and costs. Set weekly/monthly targets and drive performance metrics (footfall, conversion, AOV). 2. Sales & Location Strategy Identify and finalize high-footfall truck parking zones – tech parks, colleges, events, corporate parks. Build partnerships with RWAs, event organizers, and malls for temporary or recurring deployments. Monitor truck-wise sales performance and run local promotions to drive traffic. 3. Team Management Hire, train, and supervise truck crew. Set clear roles, SOPs, and shift structures. Monitor productivity and ensure high service and food quality standards. 4. Coordination with Central Teams Work closely with Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, and Finance teams to ensure backend readiness. Coordinate logistics, inventory planning, and product availability. 5. Brand Activation & Local Marketing Plan and execute hyperlocal campaigns, sampling drives, and collaborations. Monitor brand experience at truck level – cleanliness, uniformity, and brand decorum. 6. Compliance & Fleet Maintenance Ensure food safety, labor compliance, and truck hygiene. Monitor preventive maintenance, fuel usage, and uptime of each truck. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field (MBA preferred). 5–8 years of experience in QSR/retail/food truck/event-based F&B business. Strong leadership and operational management capabilities. Proven ability to drive P&L performance in field-intensive roles. Fluent in Tamil and English; Hindi is a plus. Preferred Background: Experience with mobile food formats, cloud kitchens, or on-ground brand activations. Knowledge of Chennai geography and event circuits. Show more Show less

Fasta Pizza Pvt Ltd is South India’s leading vegetarian sourdough pizza brand, now rapidly expanding across India with exciting new product lines, formats, and regional markets. We are on a mission to build a bold, scalable QSR ecosystem rooted in quality, speed, and innovation. We’re looking for passionate, high-energy individuals who are ready to hustle, take ownership, and grow alongside a brand that’s redefining how India experiences pizza. Job Title: HR Manager Factory & Operations Location: Chennai Department: Human Resources Brand: Fasta Pizza Pvt Ltd Role Overview: Fasta Pizza Pvt Ltd is looking for a strategic and hands-on HR Manager Factory & Operations to lead the human resources function across all levels of the organization. The role involves overseeing end-to-end HR responsibilities across our QSR outlets, Factory, logistics teams, and corporate office. This position is critical in driving people processes, talent acquisition, compliance, performance management, and culture alignment for a fast-growing food brand. Key Responsibilities: 1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Own end-to-end recruitment for outlet staff, kitchen teams, delivery teams, and corporate roles. Design and execute scalable onboarding programs across levels and geographies. Build pipelines for high-growth expansion across South India. 2. HR Strategy & Policy Development Define and implement HR policies aligned with QSR industry practices. Develop SOPs for HR processes such as attendance, leave, transfers, disciplinary action, etc. Ensure policy communication and adherence at all operational levels. 3. Performance Management Drive quarterly and annual review cycles for both store-level and head office teams. Set up goal-setting frameworks, KPIs, and feedback mechanisms. 4. Employee Engagement & Culture Build a strong organizational culture based on performance, respect, and accountability. Plan employee retention strategies and reward programs. Lead training & development initiatives including upskilling and cross-functional training. 5. Compliance & HR Operations Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws including PF, ESI, Shops & Establishment Act, etc. Manage payroll coordination with finance and ensure accurate records. Handle grievance redressal processes and maintain disciplinary protocols. 6. Leadership & Team Management Lead a team of HR executives and field HR coordinators. Serve as an HR business partner to Area Managers, and Department Heads. Qualifications & Skills: MBA/PGDM in HR or related field. 6–10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership/Head HR role. Strong exposure to multi-unit or multi-location QSR, retail, FMCG, or hospitality formats. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Sound knowledge of HRMS platforms, labour compliance, and team management. Preferred Experience: Prior work with startups or scale-up brands in food/hospitality space. Fluent in English, Hindi, and preferably one South Indian language (Kannada, Tamil, or Telugu). Show more Show less