Project Manager

Location: Paris, France (with travel as needed)
Contract: 6-month mission – CDD or Freelance

What is Taster?

Our vision is to revolutionise quick-service restaurants worldwide by crafting mouthwatering, iconic brands with top creators and then distributing them through next-generation franchise networks supercharged by Technology and innovation.

Taster is at the forefront of the food delivery revolution in Europe, bringing the franchise model to the digital age with leading delivery-first brands, best-in-class technology, and an asset-light business model leveraging established delivery platforms and supply partners.

This approach has successfully ensured that Taster can offer its customers quality food designed for delivery without compromise.

The business has grown over 100% YoY on average over the last three years. With a unique, highly scalable business model and enviable unit economics (well above industry standards), Taster has reached over €100m in yearly GMV in January 2024 and is profitable. Operating within the global online food delivery market, which is expected to be worth $365 billion by 2030, and backed by Tier-1 investors, including Octopus Ventures, Local Globe, Heartcore Capital, Rakuten, and Battery Ventures.

Why are we hiring?

To achieve our ambitious vision, Taster operates on three foundational pillars:

Ops & Network: Overseeing supply chain management and our franchise network across various countries.

Revenue: Managing delivery platforms, click & collect, and local marketing initiatives.

Power to Creators: Collaborating with key creators to bring our brands to life.

Taster is launching a new concept — an innovative flagship designed to showcase the future of our brand experience.

This project represents a major step in our evolution, blending culinary innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence into a format that can later be scaled across our franchise network.

We're looking for a Project Manager to lead the full delivery of this concept, from site validation to opening and post-launch learnings. The role will be key in turning vision into execution — ensuring that every detail, from design to operations, reflects Taster's standards of quality, innovation, and scalability.

What will you do?1. Project Leadership

Oversee the end-to-end coordination of the new concept launch, from design validation to public opening.

Manage all internal and external stakeholders (architecture, construction, operations, marketing, training, finance).

Maintain clear project governance, including weekly reporting, budget tracking, and timeline follow-up.

Anticipate risks and proactively adjust plans to guarantee on-time, on-budget delivery.

2. Concept Development

Participate in the definition and refinement of the concept, including layout, materials, and equipment choices.

Collaborate closely with brand, innovation, and operations teams to ensure concept feasibility and alignment with Taster's identity.

Test and validate operational flows (production, service, delivery, click & collect) to ensure efficiency and consistency.

3. Site & Construction Management

Supervise site preparation, construction, and installation phases in coordination with technical and architectural partners.

Ensure full compliance with safety, ergonomic, and hygiene standards (HACCP).

Validate the installation and calibration of all kitchen, IT, and front-of-house equipment.

4. Operational Readiness

Coordinate recruitment, training, and supplier onboarding in collaboration with the Operations and HR teams.

Lead pre-opening activities: equipment setup, product testing, supplier orders, and team training.

Guarantee the alignment between product, process, and customer experience at launch.

5. Knowledge Transfer & Scale-up

Document all project learnings (plans, suppliers, budgets, workflows, photos, lessons learned).

Build the deployment toolkit to replicate the concept across the Taster network:

Opening checklists

Technical and design guidelines

Standard supplier base and budget templates

Prepare a structured handover to the Franchise, Operations, and Training teams.

Key Success Indicators

Fully operational flagship meeting Taster standards

Budget and timeline compliance

Complete post-project documentation and learnings

Scalable toolkit for future openings

What are we looking for?

Experience: 5+ years in multi-site or franchise restaurant operations, ideally in QSR or fast-casual.

Operational excellence: Strong understanding of restaurant KPIs, hygiene standards (HACCP), and team management.

Leadership: Ability to coach and develop both internal teams and external franchise partners.

Mindset: Hands-on, data-driven, and customer-obsessed, with strong problem-solving skills.

Soft skills: Great communicator, organized, and autonomous.

Languages: French, and fluency in English is a plus.

Mobility: Frequent travel required.

Why join us?

A profitable foodtech scale-up with ambitious goals.

Work on a flagship project with visibility at the highest level of the organization.

An international environment (Paris & London) built on values chosen by our employees: Quality, Innovation, Community.

A culture of collaboration, growth and humility — we care about our people.

Hybrid work: 2 days remote per week + central Paris offices surrounded by great food.

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