Founder's office trainee – food brand launch & coordination
Manifest Hospitality · Kolkata, India
Job Description
Manifest Hospitality is the team behind Ristorante Sorano, Mehico and Latoya bringing a modern dining experiences to India. The company focuses on thoughtful brand-building, operational excellence, and guest-centric experiences. As part of a growing hospitality group, team members gain exposure to end-to-end restaurant development and brand launch activities. This environment is ideal for individuals who want to learn how ambitious food brands are created and scaled from the ground up.
Role Description The Founder's Office Trainee – Food Brand Launch & Coordination is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Kolkata Area. The trainee will support the founder and core team across day-to-day activities related to launching new brands and concepts including coordination between kitchen, operations, design, vendors, and marketing partners. Responsibilities include assisting with launch timelines, tracking project milestones, preparing reports and presentations, and helping organize tastings, trials, and soft-launch events. The role involves on-ground coordination during pre-opening and early operations, collecting guest feedback, and documenting learnings for continuous improvement. The trainee will also support basic brand documentation, social media coordination with agencies, and other strategic or administrative tasks as assigned by the founder's office.
Qualifications
Strong interest in food, restaurants, and hospitality, with a desire to learn how a new brand is built and launched. Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders (internal teams, vendors, and partners) and manage timelines in a fast-moving environment. Comfort with basic documentation, reports, presentations, and digital tools (e.g., spreadsheets, slides, communication apps). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professional fluency in English; knowledge of local languages in Kolkata is an advantage. Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to handle both strategic tasks and on-ground operational work. Openness to flexible working hours typical of the hospitality industry, especially around launch, events, and busy service periods. Relevant academic background in hospitality, business, marketing, or related fields is preferred but not mandatory; internships or prior exposure to F& B or startups is a plus.Details
| Company | Manifest Hospitality |
| Location | Kolkata, India |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | marketing |
| Experience | permanent |