Senior Project Executive

About Us

We are surrounded by the world's leading consumer companies led by technology - Amazon for retail, Airbnb for hospitality, Uber for mobility, Netflix and Spotify for entertainment, etc. Food & Beverage is theonly consumer sector where large players are still traditional restaurant companies. At Rebel Foods, we are challenging this status quo as we are building the world's most valuable restaurant company on the internet, superfast.

The opportunity for us is immense due to the exponential growth in the food delivery business worldwide which has helped us build 'The World's Largest Internet Restaurant Company' in the last few years. Rebel Foods' current presence in India & Middle East with close to 50 brands and 4500+ internet restaurants has been built on The Rebel Operating System.

While for us it is still Day 1, we know we are in the middle of a revolution towards creating never seen before customer-first experiences. We bring you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to disrupt the 500-year-old industry with technology at its core.

We urge you to refer to the below to understand how we are changing the restaurant industry before applying at Rebel Foods.

● https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/why-is-rebel-foods-hiring-super-talented-engineers-b88586223ebe

● https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/how-to-build-1000-restaurants-in-24-months-the-rebel-method-cb5b0

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● https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/winning-the-last-frontier-for-consumer-internet-5f2a659c43db

● https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/a-unique-take-on-food-tech-dcef8c51ba41

About the Role

Position: Senior Design Executive – Kitchen and Restaurant (Design & Projects)

Location: Mumbai

Department: Design & Projects

Experience: 5+ Years

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Design Executive to join our Design team at

Rebel Foods. The role involves end-to-end design and technical planning of cloud kitchens and

restaurant spaces, from initial site feasibility and layout development to detailed engineering drawings and execution support.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or

Mechanical Engineering, with hands-on experience in space planning, kitchen layouts, and MEP

coordination. The role requires an understanding of design principles, operational efficiency, and

practical site execution.

The candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, project teams, and external vendors to

develop efficient, cost-effective, and scalable kitchen designs while maintaining Rebel Foods'

design and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

● Kitchen Design & Space Planning: Develop efficient kitchen layouts considering operational

workflows, equipment placement, storage requirements, ergonomics, and space utilization.

● Technical Drawings: Prepare accurate and detailed architectural, civil, electrical, plumbing,

HVAC, and kitchen equipment layouts using AutoCAD. Releasing GFCs to the vendors.

● Site Feasibility & Assessment: Conduct site surveys, evaluate technical feasibility, identify

design constraints, and recommend practical solutions for new kitchen locations.

● MEP & HVAC Coordination: Design and Coordinate with consultants and vendors to ensure

seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and HVAC systems within

the kitchen design.

● Design Coordination & Execution Support: Collaborate with project managers, contractors,

vendors, and internal operations teams to resolve design-related challenges and ensure accurate

on-site implementation.

● Documentation & BOQs: Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation, technical

specifications, bills of quantities (BOQs), and drawing revision records.

● Design Standardization & Optimization: Contribute to the development and improvement of

standardized kitchen layouts, equipment configurations, and design guidelines to enhance

efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

● Project Delivery: Support project execution by addressing technical queries, monitoring design

compliance, and ensuring timely resolution of site-related issues.

Qualifications & Experience

● Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in architectural, engineering, interior, or

commercial kitchen design.

● Education: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a

related discipline.

● Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD is essential. Familiarity with 3D

softwares like Sketchup, Fusion 360, etc. will be an added advantage.

● Technical Knowledge: Sound understanding of construction detailing, MEP services, HVAC

systems, and coordination of technical drawings.

● Industry Experience: Prior experience in QSR, restaurant, commercial kitchen, hospitality,

or foodservice design is preferred but not mandatory.

● Execution Exposure: Practical understanding of construction methods, materials, site

conditions, and vendor coordination.

● Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Key Attributes

● Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawings.

● Ability to translate operational requirements into practical and efficient designs.

● Proactive problem-solving approach with sound technical judgment.

● Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

● Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within tight timelines.

● A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in design standardization, cost optimization,

and operational efficiency.

The Rebel Culture:

We believe in empowering and growing people to perform the best at their job functions. We follow Outcome-oriented, fail-fast iterative & collaborative culture to move fast in building tech solutions. Rebel is not a usual workplace. The following slides will give you a sense of our culture, how Rebel conducts itself and who will be the best fit for our company. We suggest you go through it before making up your mind.

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