About Burgermeister Burgermeister is one of Germany's most iconic premium burger concepts - born in Berlin in 2006 and loved across the country for uncompromising quality, speed of service, and an unmistakable brand identity. What started as a small kiosk under a bridge in Kreuzberg has grown into a cult brand with dozens of locations. We are now taking the next step and bringing the Burgermeister experience to the United Kingdom.
Country Manager - United Kingdom
As Country Manager UK, you will build Burgermeister’s presence in the country from the ground up. You are responsible for establishing and scaling the business locally - from site selection and lease negotiations to opening stores, building teams, and driving operational excellence.
You act as the founder of the market, owning full P&L responsibility and reporting directly to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead market expansion from first site identification through to store openings and scaling operations
- Identify and secure prime locations, including lease negotiations and feasibility analysis
- Build and scale the local organisation (Shift Leaders - Assistant Managers - Store Managers - Area Managers)
- Own full market performance including P&L and key operational KPIs (Revenue, COGS, Speed, Quality, Waste, Guest Satisfaction)
- Lead all pre-opening activities including hiring, training, setup, and launch execution
- Ensure consistent execution of Burgermeister standards across all stores
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Training, and Marketing
- Ensure compliance with local food safety and occupational health regulations
- Report directly to senior leadership on performance, risks, and growth opportunities
What You Bring
- Proven leadership in QSR, fast-casual, or multi-unit F&B operations
- Track record in market expansion and pre-opening management
- Strong P&L ownership, budgeting, and forecasting experience
- Hands-on entrepreneurial mindset and passion for operational excellence
- Strong cross-functional leadership and project management skills
- Fluent in English; German is a plus
- Based in the UK or ready to relocate
What We Offer
- Full ownership of the UK market and its development
- High autonomy to build and scale the organisation from the ground up
- Direct impact on international expansion strategy
- Strong, recognisable brand support from day one
- Opportunity to build something iconic and leave your mark
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We look forward to hearing from you. Please send your CV and a short motivation note via our application system.
