Human Resources Specialist

The Chulha Tales Kitchens LLP is a fast-growing pan-India F&B and hospitality brand, redefining how India experiences food by blending authentic Indian regional cuisines with modern QSR and resort-style concepts. We believe in combining culinary craftsmanship with technology and AI-driven business intelligence, enabling data-backed decisions in menu innovation, consumer analytics, and operational efficiency.

As we expand across cities, we are building a robust foundation in people, process, and performance — and we’re inviting an experienced HR Professional who can architect and lead our HR strategy from inception through scale. This role goes beyond traditional HR — it’s a strategic leadership position that integrates people management with brand vision, operations, compliance, and digital transformation.

The Senior HR Professional will serve as a strategic business partner to the Founding Partners, driving HR excellence across all verticals — QSR outlets, cloud kitchens, resort projects, and administrative headquarters. You’ll be responsible for building the HR system from the ground up, ensuring every hiring, policy, and cultural initiative supports long-term scalability, compliance, and profitability. You’ll also collaborate with our AI & Operations Consultants to integrate predictive HR analytics, workforce forecasting, and digital HR automation tools, helping us stay ahead in the evolving food-tech and hospitality landscape.

• Build and implement the full HR structure (corporate + outlet hierarchy).

• Partner with management to forecast manpower needs for kitchens, delivery operations, admin, and marketing.

• Design job descriptions, growth paths, and performance frameworks aligned with brand objectives.

• Establish workforce planning dashboards and manpower cost-to-revenue analytics.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for chefs, kitchen staff, F&B consultants, operations heads, marketing leads, and AI professionals.

• Develop sourcing strategies, interview matrices, and background verification (BGV) protocols.

• Create an internal referral and incentive program to ensure faster and reliable hiring.

• Draft HR handbooks, employee codes, POSH policy, leave & attendance guidelines, and disciplinary frameworks.

• Ensure full compliance under Shops & Establishments Act, EPF, ESI, Professional Tax, FSSAI workforce hygiene standards, and POSH and labour law regulations.

• Conduct internal HR audits and maintain statutory registers.

• Implement a centralized HRMS (Zoho People, GreytHR, or equivalent).

• Establish clear payroll timelines, attendance tracking, and overtime validation.

• Design appraisal systems, KRA-linked increments, and 30/60/90-day evaluation cycles.

• Maintain transparency and accountability across all HR processes.

• Introduce skill development and behavioral training for kitchen, service, and operations teams.

• Plan periodic workshops on hygiene, POS, leadership, and conflict management.

• Launch employee recognition, incentive, and retention programs.

• Build a positive culture rooted in ownership, ethics, and service excellence.

• Collaborate with the AI Consultant to develop predictive manpower analytics.

• Automate recruitment dashboards, attrition analysis, and satisfaction surveys.

• Use analytics to predict future hiring needs and measure team productivity.

• Standardize HR documentation for outlet and franchise rollouts.

• Conduct HR due diligence for new properties.

• Manage onboarding and induction for cross-location teams.

• Maintain centralized HR reporting for all units.

• Liaise with background check agencies, compliance vendors, payroll partners, and training consultants.

• Ensure professional documentation and transparent payment schedules.

• 5–10 years of hands-on HR experience in F&B / QSR / Retail / Hospitality.

• Proven ability to build HR systems and teams from scratch.

• Experience in policy drafting, HR audits, payroll setup, and compliance handling.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with on-ground operational execution.

• Familiarity with HR analytics, AI tools, and automation dashboards.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill set.

• Opportunity for performance-based growth and leadership elevation.

• Direct reporting to the Founding Partners with full ownership of HR systems.

• Potential to head HR across multiple city expansions as the brand scales.

• Month 1–2: HR structure, policy drafts, and recruitment setup.

• Month 3–4: Payroll, HRMS integration, and compliance readiness.

• Month 5–6: Training, performance evaluation, and multi-location rollout framework.

• HRMS: Zoho People / GreytHR / Keka

• Payroll & Attendance: App-based biometric integration

• AI Analytics: ChatGPT, Gemini, Power BI, and Predictive Dashboards

• Collaboration: Google Workspace / Notion / Slack / WhatsApp Business

• Be part of India’s next-generation F&B brand merging tradition with AI innovation.

• Work directly with founders, culinary experts, and digital consultants.

• Opportunity to shape the HR DNA of a national brand.

• Exposure to multi-vertical business – QSR, cloud kitchens, and hospitality.

• Entrepreneurial freedom with a performance-driven culture.

Send your resume and cover letter to:

✉️ thechulhataleskitchens@gmail.com

Subject Line: Application – Senior HR Professional (F&B & Hospitality)

This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who wants to build, lead, and scale. At The Chulha Tales Kitchens LLP, we’re not just hiring for HR — we’re inviting someone to become a partner in shaping our people, culture, and future growth journey.