Head Of Acquisitions – Fast Casual Dining

My client is a Fast Casual Dining business with real growth plans and significant industry backing.

If you are a dynamic, strategic thinker with a proven track record in the fast-paced world of multisite restaurant, leisure, or retail property acquisitions please get in touch.

My client is looking for a head of Acquisitions to drive forward its expansion within London and the South.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying and securing prime locations, particularly in London and key surrounding areas, aligning with our aggressive growth targets.

Key Responsibilities: As our Head of Acquisitions, you will:

• Collaborate closely with the CEO and Senior Management team to craft and implement our expansion strategy.
• Forge strong relationships with developers, agents, and industry peers to ensure acquisitions align with our property strategy.
• Proactively seek "off-market" opportunities through strategic inquiries and direct approaches.
• Negotiate with planning, licensing, and other authorities to secure favourable terms within set deadlines.
• Evaluate and present comprehensive site assessments to gain leadership approvals.
• Cultivate relationships with landlords, developers, and other stakeholders in the leisure, restaurant, and retail property market.
• Oversee external project managers, ensuring timely and budget-friendly new site builds.
• Manage budgets and costs in accordance with approved financial plans.

Candidate Profile: We are looking for individuals with:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a multisite restaurant/leisure or retail property business.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage key relationships effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of London and the South.
• A well-established network of contacts within the property and hospitality industry.
• Tenacity, commitment, and energy with an entrepreneurial approach to uncovering opportunities.
• Familiarity with operational requirements, customer profiles, and branding.
• End-to-end acquisitions management experience, from site finding to legal and licensing processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage, organize, and prioritize workload independently.