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

📌 Founder's Associate (Karnataka)
🏢 Coffee core
📍 Karnataka