We are a Early-Stage Retail & F&B; brand As we expand our store footprint, supply chain, and product offerings, our Founder is looking for a Founder's Associate — a high-agency, sharp operator who will work directly alongside the leadership to drive growth, streamline operations, and build teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

Strategic Initiatives

Execute the annual and quarterly growth strategy — recent store launches, market expansion, franchise models, and brand partnerships.

Define and track North-Star metrics and KPIs across stores, supply chain, and customer experience.

Team Leaderships & People Management

Defining Culture: Help establish the foundational operating rhythms, communication tools, and culture of the startup.

Lead and manage small cross-functional project teams (2–8 members) on high-priority initiatives, ensuring accountability and delivery.

Act as a bridge between the Founder and department heads (Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR) to ensure alignment on priorities.

Support the Founder in hiring and building key roles — drafting JDs,



conducting interviews, and onboarding critical hires.

Drive a performance culture — set up review cadences, feedback loops, and incentive structures for store-level and central teams.

Operational & Cross -Functional Execution

Coordinate across Marketing, Product/Kitchen, Finance, and Tech teams to launch new menu items, seasonal campaigns, or loyalty programs

Licensing & Compliance: Navigate the red tape. Help secure necessary food licenses, health permits, and business registrations.

Tech Stack: Evaluate and set up our initial operational software (inventory management, accounting, early CRM, and future POS systems).

WHO YOU ARE

A "Zero-to-One" Builder: You thrive in chaos. You don’t need a corporate structure to get things done; you create the structure.

F&B; / Retail Curious: You love consumer brands. You understand (or are eager to learn) the nuances of F&B; margins, shelf life, retail footfall, or

📌 Founder's Associate (India)
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