Beforest Lifestyle Solutions Pvt.Ltd ||Bewild produce Pvt Ltd ||Regolith Ecological SolutionPvt Ltd | Full time
Bewild, an extension of the parent company Beforest,is a sustainable food brand catering to conscientious consumers. We prideourselves on sourcing products from large-scale permaculture farms, ensuring adiverse range of wild and natural produce reminiscent of a forest's bounty. Ourofferings span various categories, including Specialty Coffee, Native RiceVarieties, Pulses, Millets, Spices, Spreads & Condiments, Seasonal veggiesand fruits. With our commitment to diversity, quality, and a loyal consumer base,Bewild is positioned to lead the charge in providing sustainable, healthy foodoptions to the market.
The Beforest Experience Centre brings this philosophyto life as a physical space - a café, a merchandise zone showcasing Bewild'sproduce, and a community area for events and gatherings - as part of theExperience Centre initiative launching in November 2026.
Role Overview
TheExperience Centre Manager owns the day-to-day running of the entire ExperienceCentre - the café, the merchandise zone, and the community space - as a single,unified guest experience. This is a hands-on operational leadership rolecombining the discipline of restaurant/café management with the polish andmerchandising standards of a luxury retail store.
Aboutthe role:
Company: Bewild (Anextension of Beforest)
Location: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site
Experience: 6–10 years
Reporting To: Head of Bewild
Compensation & Benefits:
- Monthly compensation of ₹32,000–₹38,000, with thefinal offer based on experience and capability.
- Health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh, subject to theapplicable policy terms.
- Gratuity as per applicable statutory provisions.
- One complimentary beverage per shift.
- Note:Meals and accommodation are not provided.
- On-the-job training and a structured four-dayinduction during the first week, covering Bewild and Beforest's culture,systems, operational processes, and product knowledge.
Work Schedule
This is an on-ground, guest-facing role at acafé that operates through the week, including weekends.
- One weeklyoff, on a weekday (not Saturday or Sunday, since these are peak café days).
- Working ona government/public holiday earns one additional day off (comp-off).
KeyResponsibilities
- Own end-to-end daily operations of the café,merchandise zone, and community space, ensuring smooth, consistent serviceacross all three.
- Drive sales and manage the P&L for the centre -budgets, cost control (COGS, labour, wastage) and monthly financial reportingto leadership.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and performance-manage theon-ground team (senior baristas, junior baristas, housekeeping staff).
- Set and maintain guest-experience standards acrosscafé service, retail merchandising, and community programming, in line withBeforest's brand and storytelling.
- Manage inventory and vendor relationships — stocklevels, ordering, quality checks, and wastage control.
- Maintain luxury-retail-grade visual merchandising andproduct display standards in the merchandise zone; train the team on productknowledge and cross-selling Bewild's range.
- Coordinate events, workshops, and programs hosted inthe community space.
- Ensure compliance with food safety (FSSAI), hygiene,licensing, and health & safety protocols.
- Oversee cash handling, POS reconciliation, anddaily/weekly/monthly operational reporting.
- Handle guest escalations and complaints directly andresolve them on the spot.
- Act as the primary on-ground liaison with Bewild'scentral operations, marketing, and supply chain teams.
- Support other departments and cross-functional teamsas needed.
Requirements
- 6-10 years of total experience, with at least 3-4years in a managerial/supervisory role in restaurant, café, or QSR operations,or in luxury retail store management.
- Demonstrated experience owning a P&L, managinginventory, and leading a team of 6 or more.
- Strong people-management, training, and schedulingskills.
- Comfortable with POS and inventory-management systems.
- Excellent communication skills; proficiency in Englishand Telugu/Hindi preferred (Hyderabad-based role).
- Graduate in any discipline; a degree/diploma inhospitality or hotel management is a plus.
- Genuine interest in food, coffee, andsustainable/regenerative agriculture is a strong plus.
- A genuine commitment to going above and beyond forevery customer.