About the role
Job Title: Executive/Assistant Manager – NSO Operations (New Store Openings) Location: Mumbai (with travel across assigned locations)
About the Role: We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Executive to support New Store Openings (NSO). This role involves coordinating end-to-end store launch activities, ensuring operational readiness, and supporting post-launch stabilization. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, hands-on, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
●Support business operations and development team in planning and execution of new store openings.
●Coordinate procurement and installation of equipment, furniture, and other site requirements.
●Manage logistics for site setup including dry stock, café supplies, Wi-Fi, and utilities.
●Conduct site recce and ensure operational readiness prior to launch.
●Track inventory requirements and café sales predictability to ensure stock availability during launch.
●Assist café managers in achieving operational stability post-launch within defined timelines.
●Liaison between projects and operations team to ensure smooth handover of projects, document and track progress to ensure timely execution.
●Work with cross-functional teams (Ops, BD, Legal, Design, Procurement) to align on timelines and deliverables.
Requirements:
●1.5 – 3 years of experience in Operations, preferably in F&B, Retail, or QSR industry.
●Strong field experience with exposure to procurement, vendor management, or site setup.
●Willingness to travel frequently and work in flexible shifts (comp offs provided).
●Strong coordination, problem-solving, and execution skills.
●Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines effectively.
●Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
●Trainable and eager to grow in a fast-scaling environment.
What We Offer:
●Opportunity to be part of exciting café expansion projects.
●Hands-on exposure to end-to-end store operations and excellence.