Cluster Manager - Ethnic Indian Restaurants

UNISON INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING (The Recruitment Company); Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Cluster Manager for ethnic Indian restaurants in Maharashtra. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience in managing restaurant operations with a focus on growth and franchise expansion. Responsibilities include overseeing both company and franchise-operated outlets, driving profitability, and executing growth plans for new openings. This full-time position is suitable for candidates with strong leadership and strategic skills in the restaurant industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in ethnic restaurant business.
• Background in franchise expansion and multi‑unit operations.
• Hands-on experience with franchise-owned, company-operated business models.
• Exposure to QSR / Casual Dining / Premium concepts preferred.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy, growth, and operations of ethnic restaurant brands.
• Drive franchise business expansion, including market entry and outlet launches.
• Oversee company-operated and franchise-operated outlets to ensure brand consistency.
• Develop and execute growth plans for new store openings across India.
• Manage P&L, budgeting, cost controls, and profitability.
• Build and mentor regional, operations, and corporate teams.
• Standardize SOPs, food quality, hygiene, service standards, and compliance.
• Collaborate with marketing and supply chain teams for brand building and efficiency.
• Ensure scalability of systems, processes, and vendor partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic mindset

Execution capabilities

Job description

Cluster Manager - Ethnic Indian Restaurants

Job Title: Cluster Head of Restaurants

Experience: 8+ Years

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Head of Restaurants with deep expertise in ethnic food concepts and franchise-led business expansion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in scaling franchise-owned, company-operated (FOCO/COCO) restaurant models, driving profitability, and building strong operational frameworks across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy, growth, and operations of ethnic restaurant brands
• Drive franchise business expansion, including market entry, partner selection, and outlet launches
• Oversee company-operated and franchise-operated outlets, ensuring brand consistency and quality
• Develop and execute growth plans for new store openings across India
• Manage P&L, budgeting, cost controls, and profitability at brand and outlet levels
• Build and mentor regional, operations, and corporate teams
• Standardize SOPs, food quality, hygiene, service standards, and compliance
• Collaborate with marketing and supply chain teams brand building and efficiency
• Ensure scalability of systems, processes, and vendor partnerships

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in ethnic restaurant business
• Strong background in franchise expansion and multi‑unit operations
• Hands‑on experience with franchise-owned, company-operated business models
• Exposure to QSR / Casual Dining / Premium concepts preferred
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities

How to Apply

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Customer Service, General Business, and Business Development

Industries

• Restaurants, Hotels and Motels, and Hospitality

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