Job Description: General Manager

Job Location: Berlin

Start: June 2024

SALARY: €85,000 - €90,000

My client is looking for a hands on General Manager to join this very exciting new opening.

Having established iconic venues in the Uk and now breaking into Europe- this is a very exciting opportunity!

JOB DESCRIPTION

As General Manager of the Berlin venue, you will oversee the establishment and execute the delivery of our Berlin site.

You will be reporting to the MD and you will be fully responsible and accountable for this new opening across all areas of the business (not just the Ops), and its ongoing performance as a business.

This role will involve the creation of the venue and leading all operations and logistics as well all the support functions locally; working closely with finance, marketing, operational and HR teams to deliver a best in class experience, and a profitable business with an exciting future.

You will also be expected to link in closely with HQ where you also have support and from where you will receive cultural and business steering.

You’ll hold key relationships with their suppliers in Berlin and further afield in Germany.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on the opening of the first Berlin venue for the group.
• Manage the relationship between all parties, including HQ suppliers, vendors, staff, as well as finance, HR and marketing teams
• Negotiating legal agreements with suppliers, vendors and contractors, with support from HQ
• Designing and implementing robust systems to support the new business
• Oversight of all commercial & compliance activities across the venue
• Coach, mentor and support all managers and heads of departments and central management team
• Collaborate with the People & Culture team to develop and deliver recruitment, onboarding, payroll and reward & L+D projects within the business
• Work with the marketing team to develop a robust sales and marketing plan
• Develop an operating plan to ensure that the site can achieve financial budget
• Ensure we are constantly delivering on the core Pillars, Mission and Vision and exceeding on expectation with engagement surveys
• Shape and create a culture and environment where people want to work
• Be a brand ambassador
• WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  
  
  
  • An experienced leader, with extensive experience in EU hospitality sectors with a track record of driving businesses through major periods of growth
  • Bilingual German and English speaker
  • Someone who thrives with self motivation, who can take ownership and lead a complex operation
  • Well versed in the legalities (licensing, food safety, H&S etc.) of opening & operating large, complex hospitality venues in Germany, specifically Berlin
  • Capable of building high performing teams from scratch
  • Phenomenal financial acumen, experienced in managing detailed P&L accounts
  • Valid passport with no restrictions on EU/UK travel
  • Outstanding hustle