General Manager – High-Volume Restaurant (Quick Service)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the launch and daily operations of a brand‑new high‑volume restaurant in Oberhausen, Germany. You will join a globally recognised quick‑service brand and be responsible for building a high‑performing team, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering an outstanding guest experience from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the restaurant’s daily operation and overall performance.
• Recruit, lead, coach and develop a team of 20–30 employees.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, customer service, cleanliness and operational excellence.
• Manage labour scheduling, staffing levels and inventory to support business needs.
• Drive sales while controlling labour, food and operating costs.
• Train and develop future supervisors and managers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards.
• Build positive relationships with shopping centre management and external stakeholders.
• Lead from the front, supporting kitchen and front‑of‑house teams during busy periods.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager or senior Assistant General Manager in a high‑volume hospitality environment.
• Strong background in Quick Service Restaurants, Fast‑Casual or similar structured operations.
• Hands‑on leadership style with visible presence on the floor.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing sales, labour and profitability.
• Strategic thinking balanced with operational execution.
• Fluency in both German and English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary up to €60,000 per year plus performance‑related bonus.
• Three‑month structured training programme at an established location.
• Opportunity to lead the opening of a brand‑new restaurant.
• Long‑term career progression within a growing global brand.
• Permanent full‑time contract (40 hours/week) with 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.