Regional general manager| 6-15 yrs | f&b | bengaluru

MetaMorph · Bangalore, India

About Meta Morph:

Meta Morph partners with organizations to scale and innovate by putting people at the center of their strategy. With experience across 220+ organizations, we help align talent, enhance capabilities, and build strong employer brands through data-driven insights and end-to-end support.

About Our Client:

Our client is one of Delhi-NCR's fastest-growing premium bakery and dessert brands, redefining how consumers discover and enjoy desserts through an innovation-led, omnichannel model. Backed by strong consumer traction and a rapidly expanding footprint, the company operates a large central kitchen, multiple dark stores, and a fast-growing D2 C business. As they continue their South India expansion, they are looking for a hands-on leader to build and scale their regional operations from Bengaluru.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and execution-driven Regional General Manager to lead the company's South India expansion. This role will be responsible for setting up and scaling the Bengaluru central kitchen, driving regional P& L, establishing high-performing teams, and launching operations across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food retail, QSR, cloud kitchens, central kitchen operations, or food manufacturing, along with experience in building businesses from the ground up.

Job Responsibilities: Own the regional P& L, ensuring profitable growth across the South India business. Lead the setup and operational launch of the Bengaluru central kitchen and supporting distribution network. Build and scale regional operations across Bengaluru, followed by Hyderabad and Chennai. Drive production, operations, supply chain, procurement, and inventory management to ensure operational excellence. Build, lead, and develop cross-functional teams across production, operations, procurement, and regional management. Establish scalable operational processes while maintaining quality, food safety, and service standards. Drive capacity planning, demand forecasting, and production planning to support business growth. Partner closely with leadership to execute regional expansion strategies and achieve business objectives. Monitor key business metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and drive continuous operational excellence. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and statutory requirements across all operations.

Job Requirements: 8–20 years of experience in Food Retail, QSR, Cloud Kitchens, Food Manufacturing, Bakery, FMCG, or Central Kitchen Operations. Proven experience leading regional operations, factory/plant operations, central kitchens, or large-scale food production. Strong P& L ownership with experience driving profitability and operational performance. Demonstrated experience in setting up new facilities, markets, production units, or regional operations from scratch. Strong understanding of production, supply chain, procurement, and people management. Experience building and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach and high ownership. Prior experience in South India markets will be preferred.