[Jobs Roundup] Foodtech startups are hiring and here are the hottest jobs up for grabs
Foodtech startup jobs have been on the rise with the top companies of the sector fast expanding beyond tier-I cities, and hiring like never before.
Companies in the food tech space have been on a hiring spree as they battle it out to reach that last customer in the tier-I cities. These companies are also expanding their footprint beyond the tier-I cities and wooing the early adopters in tier-II and tier-III cities.
All this means that foodtech companies are hiring like never before, with foodtech startup jobs ranging from brand marketing to copywriting to even food tasting. In this edition of our weekly startup jobs roundup, YourStory brings you a curated list of the top startup jobs openings at some of the best foodtech startups in India.
Here are some of the startup jobs at top foodtech companies in India, including Swiggy, Zomato, UberEats and CureFit.
Swiggy
Assistant Vice President - Brand Marketing
This role is to head brand marketing for Swiggy’s own food brands and strategic brand partnerships, owning efforts across creative strong brands with compelling and differentiated identities, communication. Click here to know more.
Lead Copywriter
You should be able to create an effective copy to tie up visual designs for marketing materials, presentations, print, websites, and other design initiatives that support the marketing team. You must be a hands-on worker with strong abilities to create copy for an existing design and to visualise the design for an existing copy. Click here to know more.
Assistant Vice President - Product Management
You should have the ability to manage several managers of managers, a few product managers directly and lead a high performing team of product, design, technology and business folks. You also need a demonstrated experience in working across multiple products in a BU, its stakeholders and display a high degree of influence across several teams/functions. Click here to know more.
Senior Food Tester
You’ll have to consistently taste and explore food from Swiggy’s kitchens as well as other top eateries around the country and the world (no kidding!). Have your food game strong. Stay updated with all ongoing and future trends across the Indian and global markets, understand what fits within new and existing brand guidelines and work with Swiggy’s culinary R&D teams. Click here to know more.
Zomato
UI/UX Designer
In this position, you will have to analyse user interface problems and create design solutions that meet measurable business goals and requirements. Also, create user-centric designs by considering market analysis, customer feedback, technical constraints/opportunities and usability findings. Click here to know more.
Program Manager
You will need a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in managing cross-functional projects and teams, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in MS Excel and working knowledge of SQL. Also, get ready to be comfortable with ambiguity and unpredictable work hours. Click here to know more.
Manager – Finance
This position will require a good knowledge of Excel, analytical bent of mind, ability to break down data and assess it efficiently and a good understanding of costing and variance analysis. Candidates with Core FP&A and business finance experience are welcome to apply. Click here to know more.
Uber Eats
Restaurant Operations Manager - Central Operations
The Restaurant Operations Manager role is a unique opportunity reporting to the Restaurant Operations Lead, Central Operations, who is responsible for establishing, scaling and managing a remote account management team in the Centre of Excellence that services thousands of restaurants across cities pan India. You will partner closely with the local city operations teams and with Sales teams to deliver measurable business results on restaurant engagement, quality, experience and business growth. Click here to know more.
Community Operations Head - Critical Advance Safety Team
Safety is a critical issue that resonates everywhere Uber operates. It's crucial for users, business, and brand. Uber is committed to making 'safety' its top priority globally. The company is looking for a Community Operations Manager for Critical and Advanced Safety Team for Uber Eats, India COE. They will be based out of Hyderabad and needs to be a strong thought leader for the Community Operations group and strategic partner to the Safety, Social Media and Uber Eats organisation. Click here to know more.
Courier Ops Manager
In this position, you would be responsible for designing and executing processes, projects, communications, and experiments driven by a deep and analytical understanding of business. Also, you’ll be developing robust and streamlined processes to engage and retain partner-drivers facing a multitude of complex needs and bottlenecks. Click here to know more.
CureFit
Head - Quality - IIM/XLRI/FMS/MDI
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring best-in-class customer experience across all Cure.fit's products. You’ll also be driving the culture of quality and excellence within Cure.fit, and will be expected to build and manage the Quality team as well as devise and drive key projects focused on enhancing customer experience. Click here to know more.
Visual Merchandising
Your responsibilities will include owning all the communication across owned and paid media (site, app, paid channels, SMS/Notifs, etc.). You will also be expected to define the product and brand stories that need to be communicated to different customers and consumer segments, as well as build on-boarding, flows for consumers and customers across platforms. Click here to know more.
Growth Alliances and Partnerships Role
Your role will include owning the entire partnerships space with Banks/Financial services partners, driving cashback partnerships, co-promotions with banks, reward programs/loyalty programs, etc. The candidate should have had prior experience working in this sector, preferably for Internet companies. Click here to know more.