Company Description
Entertainment Sportz is a leading Event Management Company in India, combining expertise in Events, Entertainment, and Sports to deliver exceptional experiences. Committed to high quality and value for money, we collaborate closely with our clients to meet and exceed their expectations. Every event, regardless of size or budget, is uniquely tailored and executed with passion and dedication. Our innovative and creative approach distinguishes us, reinforcing our commitment to making a difference for clients.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Chief of Staff role based in Mumbai. The Chief of Staff will work closely with executive leadership to support strategic planning, manage special projects, and streamline organizational priorities. Daily tasks include coordinating cross-departmental activities, monitoring project outcomes, and ensuring alignment with company objectives. Additionally, the role involves analyzing data, preparing reports, overseeing administrative functions, and fostering internal communication for effective collaboration.
Why this role exists
We're an established events and experiential company entering a franchise-led growth phase, anchored by a Master Franchise with rights to launch 20 units across India.
This role is not support.
This role is ownership.
As Chief of Staff, you'll work directly with the Founder & CEO, acting as a force multiplierdriving strategy, execution, and alignment as we scale nationally.
What you'll own
Founder's Office & Strategy
Translate the Founder's vision into clear priorities, plans, and execution
Drive strategic initiatives tied to franchise rollout and business scale
Build CEO dashboards, reviews, and decision trackers
Franchise Expansion (20 Units | Pan-India)
Help operationalize the franchise model: SOPs, playbooks, governance
Coordinate rollout planning with the Master Franchise
Ensure brand, service quality, and operational consistency across units
Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as the connective tissue between Ops, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal & Franchise teams
Identify execution gaps early and drive closure
Establish KPIs, review cadence, and accountability
Scale & Operations
Design systems and processes to support rapid multi-city growth
Support hiring, onboarding, and leadership enablement
Bring structure without slowing momentum
Qualifications
- Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Experience in strategic planning, project management, and business analysis
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage relationships
- Prior experience in event management, entertainment, or sports industries is a plus
- Proficiency with office software tools and data management systems
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Who should apply
You'll thrive here if you:
Have 612 years experience in Strategy, Operations, Founder's Office, or Program Leadership roles
Have worked with multi-unit, franchise, or scalable service businesses (big plus)
Think strategically but execute relentlessly
Are calm, structured, and highly dependable
Can influence across teams without formal authority
Are comfortable with ambiguity, pace, and travel
Experience in events, hospitality, retail, or consumer services is a plusbut mindset matters more than industry.
Why this is a career-defining role:
Build a national franchise network from scratch
Work directly with the Founder on high-impact decisions
Get unmatched exposure across business, operations, and leadership
