Micro Space management

Job Description: Store Design Manager – Micro Space Management (Café)

Location: Navi Mumbai – Head Office
Industry: Café / FMCG
Experience: More than 4 years

Role Overview:

The Store Design Manager – Micro Space Management will be responsible for designing efficient, functional, and brand-aligned café layouts within limited spaces. The role focuses on internal layout planning, space optimization, and coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective and operationally efficient café designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop café store layouts with a strong focus on micro space optimization and operational efficiency.
• Create detailed AutoCAD drawings including floor plans, elevations, sections, and furniture layouts.
• Plan internal layouts covering customer seating, service counters, back-of-house, storage, and equipment placement.
• Ensure store designs comply with brand guidelines, operational SOPs, safety norms, and local regulations .
• Coordinate with operations, projects, vendors, and contractors for smooth design execution.
• Review site constraints and conduct feasibility studies for new café locations.
• Support rollout of new stores, refurbishments, and redesign projects.
• Optimize design to balance customer experience, workflow efficiency, and cost control.
• Maintain design documentation and version control for all stores.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in AutoCAD (mandatory)
• Micro space planning and layout optimization
• Internal store layout design
• Knowledge of café/QSR operational workflows
• Vendor and cross-functional coordination
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in store design for cafés, QSR, retail, or FMCG environments.
• Experience in handling small-format or high-efficiency retail spaces preferred.