Full-Time

Operations Manager

Curry Up Now

Curry Up Now

51-200 employees

Fast casual Indian street-food and franchising

No salary listed

South San Francisco, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Food Service & Hospitality (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Forecasting
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling

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Requirements
  • The candidate must be able to lift, push, and shove up to 75 pounds.
  • The candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • The candidate must take ownership of restaurant operations.
  • The candidate must have financial and Excel skills, including modeling, profit and loss management, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • The candidate must have English reading, writing, and oral proficiency; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
  • The candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including holidays.
  • The candidate must be able to motivate themselves and others.
  • The candidate must work in a safe, prudent, and organized manner.
  • The candidate must have in-depth knowledge of food.
  • The candidate must have in-depth knowledge of fast-casual processes.
  • The candidate must be able to relate to all levels of guests and management.
  • The candidate must have at least three years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a similar restaurant environment.
  • The candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • The candidate must be able to handle guest requests in a detailed manner.
  • The candidate must have excellent attention to detail and extensive service knowledge.
  • The candidate must be able to drive to all company locations.
Responsibilities
  • The manager leads execution of activities supporting the food and beverage operations strategy.
  • The manager supervises employees and oversees current managers and their restaurants while managing day-to-day operations.
  • The manager understands employee positions well enough to perform their duties in their absence and knows all aspects of the menu, including cooking and finishing menu items.
  • The manager enforces standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.
  • The manager maintains knowledge of food and beverage trends and overall presentation.
  • The manager maintains clean facilities and equipment.
  • The manager monitors departmental inventories, asset par levels, and equipment maintenance.
  • The manager monitors and enforces compliance with local, state, and federal beverage and liquor laws.
  • The manager performs restaurant employee and related departmental duties as necessary.
  • The manager trains staff on cash handling, credit policies and procedures, and liquor control policies and procedures.
  • The manager attends and participates in daily stand-up, staff, forecast, departmental, and interdepartmental meetings.
  • The manager leads food and beverage operations teams in daily activities, holds teams to high work standards, and models those standards.
  • The manager communicates the vision for food and beverage service delivery to ensure a high-quality guest experience.
  • The manager develops goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
  • The manager ensures and maintains employee productivity.
  • The manager recognizes employee accomplishments and contributions.
  • The manager leads, influences, and encourages others while supporting sound financial and business decisions and modeling honesty and integrity.
  • The manager creates and maintains a hotel environment focused on motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement, and service.
  • The manager provides a learning environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • The manager responds quickly and proactively to employee concerns.
  • The manager oversees food and beverage team leaders, support staff, culinary operations, restaurant operations, beverage operations, and other food and beverage activities.
  • The manager develops vendor relationships and establishes prices and service agreements to increase revenue and savings.
  • The manager sets restaurant budgets, manages profit and loss, forecasting, and modeling, and is responsible for daily and cumulative financial performance.
  • The manager reviews budgets, operating statements, and payroll progress reports and manages the department to meet or exceed budgeted goals.
  • The manager leads and oversees shifts and actively participates in catering and special events.
  • The manager oversees inventory and par levels and establishes inventory and par systems.
  • The manager assists with corporate- and unit-level catering and special events.
  • The manager works with event planning and restaurant teams to ensure accurate event delivery, customer details, food presentation, and storage.
  • The manager provides service exceeding customer expectations and supports customer satisfaction and retention.
  • The manager gathers customer feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • The manager responds to customer concerns and improves service by helping employees understand customer needs and providing guidance, feedback, and coaching.
  • The manager empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
  • The manager manages service delivery from guest entry through departure, including ordering, food and beverage delivery, special requests, payment collection, and return invitations.
  • The manager ensures employees, team leaders, and managers understand the brand's service culture.
  • The manager reviews guest feedback and satisfaction results with employees.
  • The manager supervises staffing levels to meet customer service, operational, and financial objectives.
  • The manager assists with interviewing and hiring employee team members.
  • The manager supports departmental orientation and new-hire training.
  • The manager provides guidance and direction to subordinates, sets performance standards, and monitors performance.
  • The manager identifies development needs and coaches and mentors employees to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • The manager solicits employee feedback and addresses employee concerns using an open-door policy.
  • The manager participates in employee performance appraisals and annual performance reviews.
  • The manager implements employee recognition practices.
  • The manager participates in corrective action plans.
  • The manager supports training as needed.
  • The manager communicates and executes emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures.
  • The manager ensures company policies and disciplinary procedures are applied fairly and consistently and that required documentation is completed.
  • The manager assists the general manager with the annual quality audit.
  • The manager complies with corporate accounting procedures.
  • The manager analyzes business data and evaluates results to select solutions and solve problems.
  • The manager updates executives, peers, and subordinates on relevant information.
  • The manager evaluates product and presentation quality.
  • The manager participates in key decisions with the executive team.
  • The manager performs other departmental or hotel-related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Spanish proficiency is a plus.
  • Experience in a similar restaurant environment is preferred.

Curry Up Now operates in the fast casual dining space, specializing in Indian street food. It serves quick, flavorful Indian dishes through multiple channels: brick‑and‑mortar restaurants in the Bay Area, three food trucks, catering services, and seven craft cocktail bars under the Mortar Pestle brand, plus franchising across the United States. Its product flow centers on serving authentic Indian street-food fare in casual settings and via catering, with options for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and events. The company differentiates itself by offering a multi‑channel, cross‑brand experience that blends casual Indian dining with beverage-focused Mortar Pestle venues and scalable franchising, all under a family‑oriented culture. The goal is to grow its footprint nationwide while maintaining that close‑knit, team‑driven culture and continuing to provide quick, flavorful Indian cuisine to a diverse clientele.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The website lists 11-plus locations across five states as of August 26, 2026.
  • Curry Up Now opened Birmingham on June 17, 2026, extending reach into Alabama.
  • Fast Casual reported a Tennessee multi-unit franchise deal, signaling continued expansion momentum.

What critics are saying

  • 2024 FDD disclosed no Item 19, leaving franchisees blind on unit economics.
  • FranchiseVerdict lists $392,000-$1.67 million startup costs and a $1,000,000 net-worth requirement.
  • Rapid franchising across Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina risks dilution and operational inconsistency.

What makes Curry Up Now unique

  • Curry Up Now sells Indian street food through burritos, bowls, and late-night bars.
  • Akash and Rana Kapoor built the brand from a 2009 Burlingame food truck.
  • Smyrna’s Nash & Three proves localized menu innovation within a recognizable national template.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
Rutherford Source
Aug 24th, 2026
Curry Up Now opens in Smyrna with grand opening celebration.

Curry Up Now opens in Smyrna with grand opening celebration. August 24, 2026 Curry Up Now celebrated its grand opening in Smyrna, Tennessee on August 22. The restaurant, located at 2160 Rock Springs Road, Suite 600, is locally owned and operated by the Patel family, who have lived in Smyrna for more than 20 years. More Eat & Drink News Grand opening celebration. The grand opening on August 22 drew guests with free burritos for the first 250 in attendance. The event featured a live DJ, henna artist, photo booth, and a prize wheel with giveaways including t-shirts, mugs, gift cards, and free Curry Up Now meals for a year. What's on the menu at Curry Up Now Smyrna. The menu includes: * Tikka Masala Burritos * Deconstructed Samosas * Naughty Naan * Indian street food * Thali platters * Sexy Fries The menu accommodates halal, keto, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, using locally sourced ingredients when available. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery are all available. Smyrna gets an exclusive dish: the Nash & Three. The Smyrna location is the only Curry Up Now in the country to serve the Nash & Three, the brand's take on the Southern meat and three. The dish includes two tandoori charred chicken chops, masala mac, peri peri corn, saag paneer, and naan. Mortar and Pestle bar inside Curry Up Now Smyrna. The Smyrna location houses a full-service bar called Mortar and Pestle. The cocktail menu includes: * The Junkyard Heart - a vodka and apple brandy take on a mule * The Filter Kaapi - a South Indian coffee martini made with chicory coffee and salted coconut milk * The Mortar and Pestle - Tennessee whiskey and rye, served in a mortar The bar also pours local Tennessee drafts, whiskey flights pairing Indian single malts with Tennessee whiskeys, and seven non-alcoholic cocktails including the Chaat GPT and Thumsucker. Late-night bites are available after dinner hours. About Curry Up Now. Curry Up Now was founded by Akash and Rana Kapoor in 2009 as a food truck in the Bay Area. The brand now operates 11 locations nationwide. Hours for Curry Up Now Smyrna. * Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. * Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For updates on menu items and more, visit curryupnow.com or follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Murfreesboro.com
Aug 22nd, 2026
Curry Up Now opens first Tennessee location in Smyrna.

Curry Up Now opens first Tennessee location in Smyrna. Curry Up Now has officially arrived in Smyrna, bringing its popular Indian street food concept to Tennessee for the first time. Exploring Guided Local City Tours Located at 2160 Rock Springs Road near TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, Curry Up Now started as a California food truck in 2009 before growing into a restaurant and franchise concept. The Smyrna location is owned by a local MTSU graduate who discovered the restaurant while visiting Atlanta and decided to bring it to Middle Tennessee. The menu puts a modern spin on Indian food, including burritos, bowls, high-protein and keto-friendly options, a kids menu, and more. Inside, you'll also find Mortar & Pestle, a bar offering signature cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine. The restaurant is currently in its soft opening period, with its grand opening happening Saturday. Grand Opening Special: The first 250 people through the door can receive a FREE burrito, but you must RSVP in advance using the link below: Location: 2160 Rock Springs Road Smyrna, TN * Murfreesboro.com Welcome to Murfreesboro.com. This site was designed to help foster communication between the residents of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Whether you're looking for news, events, jobs, etc. you can find it all right here on Murfreesboro.com.

Murfreesboro.com
Aug 17th, 2026
Curry Up Now announces Tennessee's first location grand opening in Smyrna.

Curry Up Now announces Tennessee's first location grand opening in Smyrna. Curry Up Now, the nation's largest and fastest-growing Indian fast casual concept known for traditional yet playful fare and creative twists, is expanding to Middle Tennessee with a location opening in Smyrna on August 22. The restaurant is locally owned and operated by the Patel family, who have called Smyrna home for more than 20 years. Located at 2160 Rock Springs Road, Suite 600, the newest Curry Up Now location brings the brand's vibrant Indian offerings to one of Middle Tennessee's fastest-growing communities, with convenient access for Rutherford County and greater Nashville residents. Travel Guides & Travelogues Curry Up Now's grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, August 22, beginning at 11 a.m. The first 250 guests in attendance will receive free burritos. The festivities will also include a live DJ, henna artist, photo booth and a prize wheel, where guests can spin to win t-shirts, mugs, gift cards, and much more - including grand prizes of free Curry Up Now meals for a year. Designed to be a must-stop spot for Tikka Masala Burritos, Deconstructed Samosas, Naughty Naan, Indian street food, thali platters and Sexy Fries. The team at Curry Up Now is eager to serve its newest neighborhood, whether guests opt to dine in, grab takeout or order delivery. "Middle Tennesseans are no strangers to change, especially after the area's recent explosive growth, yet Nashville's spirit remains the same: vibrant, hospitable and full of charm - qualities we celebrate in our dishes and atmosphere," said Harsh Patel, local owner of Smyrna's Curry Up Now. "A perfect match, we jumped at the opportunity to bring our thoughtfully reimagined cuisine to a community hungry for new flavors and experiences." The Smyrna location will also serve an exclusive dish, coined the Nash & Three - Curry Up Now's ode to the meat & three. The meal consists of two tandoori charred chicken chops, masala mac, peri peri corn, saag paneer, and naan. "The meat and three is one of the great formats in American food, and nobody outside the South treats it that way," said Akash Kapoor, co-founder and CEO of Curry Up Now. "We wanted to serve one. It lives on this menu at this location and nowhere else." The restaurant will also notably house a full-service bar called Mortar and Pestle, featuring an expansive yet carefully curated cocktail program. "In developing a space where guests can explore our unique cuisine, our team believed it was also essential to create a neighborhood gathering place that prioritized the area's community members while also providing them with a local venue to celebrate, gather and experience life together," Patel continued. Mortar and Pestle boasts various creative cocktails-with equally innovative presentations-such as The Junkyard Heart, a vodka and apple brandy riff on a mule, The Filter Kaapi, a South Indian coffee martini built on chicory coffee and salted coconut milk, and The eponymous Mortar and Pestle, made with Tennessee whiskey and rye and served, as advertised, in a mortar. In addition to this impressive programming, Mortar and Pestle pours local Tennessee drafts, whiskey flights that set Indian single malts like Indri and Paul John alongside Tennessee pours most guests already know, and seven distinctive non-alcoholic cocktails, including the Chaat GPT and Thumsucker. Founded by husband-and-wife team Akash and Rana Kapoor in 2009, Curry Up Now started as a food truck in the Bay Area and experienced an increased demand for its fresh ingredients and menu items. With options that include burritos, bowls, Indian street food, thali platters and more, Corporate Executive Chef Bikram Das and Curry Up Now's culinary team have crafted a one-of-a-kind menu that presents authentic Indian cuisine in a friendly, recognizable format. The menu also caters to halal, keto, paleo, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. The new location is part of a growing footprint for the brand, with 11 locations systemwide and plans for continued growth. "We've spent seventeen years making Indian food feel like something you eat on a Tuesday, not something you save for a special occasion," said Kapoor. "Smyrna is where we go further. A full bar, a dining room built to sit in and a family from this town running it. That is the version of this brand we want to keep building." Curry Up Now is open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Mortar and Pestle will remain open into the evening, featuring a curated menu of late-night bites. Keep up with grand opening news, special offers and the latest menu items by visiting curryupnow.com. * Murfreesboro.com Welcome to Murfreesboro.com. This site was designed to help foster communication between the residents of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Whether you're looking for news, events, jobs, etc. you can find it all right here on Murfreesboro.com.

DNJ
Aug 13th, 2026
California-based Curry Up to open first Tennessee eatery.

California-based Curry Up to open first Tennessee eatery. Nashville Tennessean Aug. 13, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT Curry Up Now, a growing Indian fast-casual restaurant, is opening its first Tennessee location in Smyrna, officials have announced. The restaurant, known for its playful take on traditional Indian cuisine, will open at 2160 Rock Springs Road, Suite 600, according to a community release. The Patel family, who have lived in Smyrna for more than 20 years, will own and operate the new location. Grand opening planned for Aug. 22. The restaurant's grand opening is scheduled for 11 a.m. Aug. 22. The first 250 guests will receive free burritos, and the event will feature a live DJ, henna artist, photo booth, and prize wheel with giveaways including T-shirts, mugs, gift cards, and a chance to win free meals for a year. Curry Up Now's menu includes items like Tikka Masala Burritos, Deconstructed Samosas, Naughty Naan, Indian street food, thali platters, and Sexy Fries. The Smyrna location will also offer an exclusive dish called the Nash & Three, a nod to the Southern meat-and-three tradition. The meal includes two tandoori charred chicken chops, masala mac, peri peri corn, saag paneer, and naan. "The meat and three is one of the great formats in American food, and nobody outside the South treats it that way," Akash Kapoor, co-founder and CEO of Curry Up Now, said in the announcement. "We wanted to serve one. It lives on this menu at this location and nowhere else." Full-service bar Mortar and Pestle to open inside. The Smyrna location will also feature a full-service bar called Mortar and Pestle, which will offer a curated cocktail menu. Drinks include The Junkyard Heart, a vodka and apple brandy riff on a mule; The Filter Kaapi, a South Indian coffee martini with chicory coffee and salted coconut milk; and The Mortar and Pestle, made with Tennessee whiskey and rye and served in a mortar. The bar will also serve local Tennessee drafts, whiskey flights featuring Indian single malts like Indri and Paul John alongside Tennessee whiskeys, and seven non-alcoholic cocktails, including the Chaat GPT and Thumsucker. "In developing a space where guests can explore our unique cuisine, our team believed it was also essential to create a neighborhood gathering place that prioritized the area's community members while also providing them with a local venue to celebrate, gather and experience life together," Harsh Patel, local owner of Smyrna's Curry Up Now, said in the announcement. Curry Up Now started as a food truck in 2009. Curry Up Now was founded by husband-and-wife team Akash and Rana Kapoor in 2009 as a food truck in the California Bay Area. The menu, developed by Corporate Executive Chef Bikram Das and the culinary team, includes burritos, bowls, Indian street food, thali platters, and more. The restaurant caters to halal, keto, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, using locally sourced ingredients when possible. The Smyrna location is part of Curry Up Now's expanding footprint, with 11 locations systemwide and plans for further growth. "We've spent 17 years making Indian food feel like something you eat on a Tuesday, not something you save for a special occasion," Kapoor said. "Smyrna is where we go further. A full bar, a dining room built to sit in and a family from this town running it. That is the version of this brand we want to keep building." Curry Up Now will be open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mortar and Pestle will stay open later, offering a menu of late-night bites. This story was written by editor Nicole Young, [[email protected]], with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.

The Business Journals
Aug 16th, 2023
5 things: New Downtown Commons pop-up shop, Elk Grove restaurant closure, latest on Sacramento's Tech Hub effort

Fast-casual restaurant franchise Curry Up Now has closed its location in Elk Grove's The Ridge, which opened earlier this year.