Anburaj J — CEO
As AVP Wendy's India Brand Operations at Rebel Foods, I bring over 15 years of experience in the food/QSR industry. My role encompasses managing the expansion, operational excellence, customer experience, sales, and profitability of over 200+ Wendy's kitchens and Restaurants across India. Certified Franchise Training Partner from Wendy's University USA., I am honored to have received the Impactful Leadership Award from our Global CEO Jaydeep in 2022, 2023 and 2024, as well as the Mountain Mover Award in 2021. I am also grateful for the recognition and award I received from The Wendy's Company International President, Mr. EJ, for my contributions to operations, training, and development. My mission is to establish and grow Wendy's brand presence and reputation in India for 2024, while fostering a positive and rewarding work environment for our team. I leverage my expertise in operational execution, inventory management, food cost control, training and development, project management, maintenance and repair, budget planning, local store marketing, new store openings, new city and market expansion, menu planning and management, safety management, profit and loss management, and decision-making for new business channels. My objective is to deliver high-quality and consistent service to our customers while optimizing operational efficiency and profitability.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a QSR Operations Leader with extensive experience in multi-unit management and brand development.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 15 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Multi-unit Operations
- Strategic Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
Career Highlights
- Over 15 years in food/QSR industry.
- Impactful Leadership Award recipient for three consecutive years.
- Expertise in operational execution and customer experience.
Work Experience
Rebel Foods
Associate Vice President (1 yr 1 mo)
GM-Wendy's India Brand Operations (4 yrs)
Zonal Delight Manager (2 yrs)
Deputy Zonal Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
City Head - Operations (1 yr 5 mos)
McDonald's
Deputy Manager Business Operations (1 yr 2 mos)
Restaurant Manager (1 yr 10 mos)
Assistant Restaurant Manager (1 yr 6 mos)
Trainee Manager (3 mos)
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
F&B Associate (3 mos)
Education
Franchise Training Partner at Wendy's University
Restaurant Leadership Program at Hamburger University
Hotel Management at Madurai Kamaraj University