CEO or MD

Role & responsibilities

Only Immediate candidate or Max 15 Days of Notice Period

Job Description: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD)

Position: Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Industry: Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Facility Management, Catering & Restaurant Operations
Experience: 20+ Years
Location: Bangalore ( Only Local candidates )
Reporting To: Board of Directors / Promoters / Chairman
Employment Type: Full-Time Leadership Position

1. Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary, strategic and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director to lead the overall business operations, strategic growth and financial performance of a diversified organization operating across Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Facility Management, Catering and Restaurant businesses.

The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of professional experience, including substantial senior leadership experience in managing multi-business operations, driving business expansion, improving profitability, building high-performance teams and developing long-term business strategies.

The candidate should possess a strong combination of commercial acumen, operational excellence, financial management, customer-centric leadership and entrepreneurial thinking to drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency and shareholder value.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Develop and implement the organization's long-term vision, business strategy and growth roadmap.
• Identify new business opportunities, expansion markets, strategic partnerships and diversification opportunities.
• Lead business transformation, organizational development and expansion initiatives across multiple business verticals.
• Establish annual business plans, revenue targets, profitability objectives and strategic priorities.
• Drive sustainable growth, competitive positioning and long-term shareholder value.

B. Business Operations & Multi-Vertical Management

• Oversee end-to-end business operations across real estate, food and beverage, facility management, catering and restaurant operations, as applicable to the organization's portfolio.
• Ensure operational excellence, service quality, customer satisfaction and consistent business performance across business units.
• Establish operational systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), governance mechanisms and performance management frameworks.
• Monitor business performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), management reviews and periodic operational assessments.
• Ensure effective coordination between business heads, functional leaders and regional teams.

C. Real Estate & Property Business Management

• Lead real estate development, property management, leasing, asset management or real estate services, depending on the company's business model.
• Identify investment opportunities, new projects, land or property acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances.
• Oversee project feasibility, commercial viability, budgeting, execution and revenue generation.
• Drive asset utilization, rental income, occupancy levels, project profitability and return on investment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable real estate regulations, contractual obligations and statutory requirements.

D. Food & Beverage, Catering & Restaurant Operations

• Lead business strategy and operational performance across food production, catering services, restaurants, hospitality food services and related business units.
• Drive revenue growth through menu strategy, pricing, customer experience, business development and market expansion.
• Establish standards for food quality, hygiene, food safety, procurement, inventory management and operational consistency.
• Optimize food costs, wastage, manpower productivity, supply chain efficiency and outlet profitability.
• Lead restaurant launches, catering contracts, institutional food services, central kitchen operations and new-format development, where applicable.

E. Facility Management & Integrated Services

• Oversee facility management services, including housekeeping, technical maintenance, soft services, hard services and integrated workplace or property management, as applicable.
• Drive service delivery excellence, contract performance, customer retention and operational compliance.
• Manage large client accounts, service-level agreements (SLAs), vendor partnerships and service quality standards.
• Improve workforce productivity, resource utilization, service efficiency and contract profitability.
• Expand the business through new contracts, strategic accounts and integrated service offerings.

F. Financial Management & Profitability

• Take overall responsibility for revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, budgets and financial performance.
• Develop annual operating plans, capital expenditure budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor P&L performance, EBITDA, working capital, operating costs and return on investment.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, margin improvement, capital efficiency and business restructuring.
• Work closely with Finance and Accounts teams to strengthen financial controls, risk management and reporting.

G. Sales, Marketing & Business Development

• Lead corporate strategy for sales, marketing, customer acquisition and business development.
• Develop strategic relationships with corporate clients, institutional customers, investors, property owners and business partners.
• Identify new revenue streams, high-value contracts and market expansion opportunities.
• Strengthen brand positioning, customer loyalty, market reputation and competitive differentiation.
• Negotiate major commercial agreements, partnerships and strategic contracts.

H. People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor and develop senior management teams, business heads and functional leaders.
• Build a performance-driven organizational culture focused on accountability, innovation and customer satisfaction.
• Establish leadership succession plans, talent development initiatives and effective performance management systems.
• Drive employee engagement, workforce productivity and organizational capability building.
• Promote collaboration across business units and corporate functions.

I. Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, statutory regulations, licensing requirements, contractual obligations and corporate governance standards.
• Establish effective internal controls, risk management processes and business continuity plans.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, commercial, legal and reputational risks.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors, shareholders, auditors, legal advisors and other stakeholders.
• Present business performance, strategic updates, financial results and growth plans to the Board.

J. Customer Experience & Continuous Improvement

• Establish customer-centric service standards across all business verticals.
• Monitor customer satisfaction, service quality, complaints and retention.
• Drive digital transformation, automation, data-driven decision-making and process improvements.
• Promote sustainability, energy efficiency, responsible sourcing and waste reduction initiatives.
• Ensure consistent service delivery and operational excellence across locations.

3. Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Real Estate or a related discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business Management, Finance, Strategy, Operations or General Management is preferred.
• Relevant executive leadership programs or professional certifications will be an advantage.

4. Required Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 20+ years of overall professional experience, with substantial experience in senior management, business leadership or P&L ownership.
• Proven experience as CEO, Managing Director, COO, Business Head, President, Executive Director or an equivalent senior leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the target sectors: real estate, food and beverage, catering, restaurant operations, hospitality or facility management.
• Exposure to multi-business, multi-location or diversified business operations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of business strategy, financial management, commercial negotiations, operational excellence and organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated success in revenue growth, profitability improvement, business expansion and team development.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including Board-level communication, client relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, decision-making, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate business strategy into measurable results.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue growth and achievement of annual business targets.
• EBITDA, operating margins and overall profitability.
• Business expansion, new contracts and market penetration.
• Return on investment and capital utilization.
• Customer satisfaction, retention and service quality.
• Operational efficiency and cost optimization.
• Real estate asset performance, occupancy or project profitability, where applicable.
• Restaurant and catering outlet profitability, food cost and wastage control, where applicable.
• Facility management contract performance and SLA compliance, where applicable.
• Leadership effectiveness, employee retention and succession planning.
• Governance, regulatory compliance and risk management.

6. Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute, entrepreneurial and strategic business leader with a strong track record of managing complex business operations and delivering sustainable growth.

Candidates with experience across multiple relevant sectors, particularly those who have managed diversified business portfolios spanning real estate, hospitality, food services, catering, restaurants and facility management, will be preferred.

The candidate should combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, possess strong financial and operational capabilities, and demonstrate the ability to lead senior teams, build strategic partnerships and maximize long-term business value.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, leadership capability and business responsibilities.

Confidentiality: The position may be handled confidentially depending on the organization's recruitment requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

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