Job Title : Human Resource Manager – Premium Culinary & Wellness Brand
Location : Andheri (West), Mumbai
Experience : 5–10 years
Industry : Hospitality, F&B, Luxury Wellness, or Startups
Employment Type : Full-Time
About Neat Meals Company
Neat Meals is a boutique luxury meal service company offering clean, chef-prepared, and fully personalized meals to celebrities, athletes, and health-conscious elite clients. Our team includes private chefs, nutritionists, kitchen staff, delivery coordinators, and wellness consultants—all united by a passion for excellence and healthy living.
Role Summary
We are looking for a proactive, empathetic, and highly organized Human Resource Manager to build and manage our people function. You will oversee end-to-end HR operations : recruitment, training, compliance, performance management, employee engagement, and building a strong employer brand. You will play a pivotal role in scaling a mission-driven and hospitality-oriented team culture.
Key Responsibilities
1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Design and execute hiring plans for chefs, nutritionists, delivery staff, kitchen crew, and administrative roles.
- Source high-caliber talent from hospitality institutes, HR agencies, or internal referrals.
- Design smooth onboarding and training processes tailored for culinary and wellness teams.
2. HR Operations & Compliance
Maintain HR documentation, contracts, and ensure legal compliance (PF, ESIC, gratuity, etc.).Set up clear SOPs for attendance, leave, and payroll in collaboration with finance.Implement HRMS tools or digital systems for efficiency and scalability.3. Performance & Culture
Define KPIs, evaluation cycles, and feedback loops for all roles.Support managers in goal-setting, performance tracking, and conflict resolution.Promote a respectful, wellness-oriented, and inclusive workplace culture.4. Learning & Development
Organize training modules on hygiene, nutrition awareness, service etiquette, and customer handling.Facilitate team-building exercises, chef demo days, or cross-functional workshops.Encourage growth plans for team members and identify internal promotion opportunities.5. Employee Engagement & Retention
Lead initiatives to improve morale, team bonding, and employee satisfaction.Handle grievances sensitively, with quick and discreet resolution.Design incentive programs and recognition systems aligned with company values.Desired Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of HR experience, preferably in the F&B, wellness, or hospitality sector.Strong understanding of compliance, labor law, and HR operations in India.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.Experience managing diverse teams (chefs, service staff, corporate) in a fast-moving environment.Bachelor’s in HR or related field (MBA preferred).What We Offer
Opportunity to build the HR function in a growing luxury food startup.Energetic, mission-driven environment with access to celebrity wellness spaces.A respectful and collaborative workplace that values initiative and people-first thinking.Competitive salary with performance bonuses and long-term career growth.