About Company

The company is a largest premium bakery with a strong presence across India. Backed by a reputed private equity investor, the company has established itself as a market leader through its commitment to exceptional product quality, customer experience, and continuous innovation.

About the Role

As Lead - Projects & Design, you will spearhead the complete lifecycle of retail and hospitality fit-out projects across India. You will be responsible for translating brand concepts into physical outlets, managing large-scale budgets, and ensuring timely handover of high-end, fully functional, and legally compliant dining/QSR spaces.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of interior fit-out projects from concept approval till handover.

• Develop project schedules, milestones, and execution plans.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.

• Manage simultaneous rollout of multiple F&B outlets across various locations.

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Vendor & Contractor Management

Support the Supply Chain team to:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard contractors and suppliers.

• Negotiate contracts, rates, and delivery schedules.

• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and quality.

• Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment.

Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare project budgets and monitor actual expenses.

• Review BOQs, estimates, and billing certifications.

• Implement cost optimization without compromising quality.

• Track project financials and report cost variances.

Site Management

• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews.

• Monitor execution quality and adherence to specifications.

• Ensure proper documentation, site records, and project reporting.

• Drive timely completion of snagging and final handover.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Site Engineers, and support staff.

• Define KPIs and monitor team performance.

• Build a high-performance project execution team.

• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or B.Arch.

• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is preferred.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 15–18 years of experience in interior fit-out project management.

• At least 8–10 years in leadership roles managing QSR/F&B interior projects.

• Proven experience delivering restaurants, cafés, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), food courts, cloud kitchens, and hospitality projects.

• Experience managing multi-location rollouts is essential.

• Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.