Rewards and Recognition Manager

Location: Mumbai (On-site)

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Chief Human Resources Officer 

Salary: Negotiable

Akhil and Shriya, a filmmaker and a psychologist, shared a deep love for dosas. Missing the iconic Bangalore-style dosa in Mumbai, they embarked on a quest to recreate their childhood favorite. After perfecting the recipe, they realized that the secret to a great dosa lies not just in the simple ingredients — but in the honor, respect, and care invested in its making.

Today, Benne is known for serving food we love, with warmth and authenticity, bringing a taste of home to new cities. We believe in a culture of respect, warmth, and continuous improvement, valuing every team member and the experience they help create.

As a Rewards and Recognition Manager at Benne, you will design and implement programs that celebrate employee contributions and build a culture of appreciation across outlets. From milestone awards and performance incentives to meaningful day-to-day recognition, your work will directly impact morale, motivation, and long-term retention.

• Process accurate, timely payroll for outlet and office staff
• Maintain records on attendance, leave, and pay components
• Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, and Gratuity
• Coordinate with Finance for salary disbursement and payslip generation
• Address employee payroll queries with clarity and care
• Support audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation
• Improve system efficiency using tools (for example, PetPooja and Zoho)
• Uphold strict payroll data confidentiality
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly rewards for floor and kitchen staff using performance data
• Propose creative, inclusive reward formats — both monetary and non-monetary
• Organize celebrations, awards, and morale-boosting events (birthdays, farewells, festivals)
• Liaise with teams to understand motivators and tailor initiatives accordingly
• Ensure fairness, transparency, and cultural relevance across programs
• Manage budgets and vendor partnerships for gifts or vouchers
• Track engagement metrics and share insights with leadership
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
• Prior experience in HR or operations in hospitality/F&B strongly preferred
• Understanding of reward psychology, motivation strategies, and employee engagement best practices
• Ability to design simple, scalable recognition mechanisms for a diverse workforce
• Creative thinking and excellent coordination/communication skills
• High EQ and cultural sensitivity — able to engage and energize floor and back-of-house teams
• Strong reporting and analytical skills
• Passion for making employees feel seen, valued, and appreciated

To Apply: Email your resume to hr@shimowfoods.com with the subject line: "Rewards & Recognition Manager – Benne :)”

We look forward to hearing from you!