Country Manager UK (m/f/d) - Entrepreneur wanted

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · London

ÜBER DIE STELLE

We are looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader to take full responsibility for the operational management of our highly successful first UK store at 1 Islington High Street – and to drive further growth with the opening of new UK locations.

You will be at the heart of our growth journey, ensuring smooth daily operations while building a scalable, values-driven business. While financial oversight and basic controlling tasks are part of the role, your main focus will be on operational leadership, team development, and the successful rollout of new branches.

For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to participate in the company’s long-term success through equity ownership.
Our growth journey is supported by established growth investors from Germany and Switzerland, who bring financial backing, but also serve as strategic partners. You will work closely with and under the supervision of the group CEO while enjoying a high level of freedom and trust to build the UK success case.

DAS SIND DEINE AUFGABEN

Take full ownership of the day-to-day operations of our existing location, ensuring excellence in customer experience, team performance and product quality
Lead the setup, launch and management of new store locations – from planning to execution
Continuously optimize operational processes to ensure scalability and efficiency as the business grows
Recruit, lead, and motivate store teams across locations; foster a strong, positive team culture
Work closely with the founders and management team on strategic decisions and growth plans
Maintain oversight of financial performance and ensure basic finance processes (e.g. monthly reports, budget tracking, revenue reporting) are in place and reliable
Collaborate with external partners (e.g. accounting, tax advisors, banks) and support financial planning on a pragmatic level
Monitor KPIs, identify operational bottlenecks and develop solutions to drive performance and profitability
Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and external regulations

DAS BRINGST DU MIT

Proven experience in operational management, preferably in retail, food service, or a growth-focused business environment
Strong entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building and leading teams and systems
Experience with store openings, multi-site operations, or business scaling is a plus
Good commercial understanding and the ability to manage key financial indicators (P&L, costs, revenue, etc.) without needing to be a finance expert
High energy, hands-on mentality, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Excellent organizational and communication skills; team-oriented and people-driven
Confident in using common software tools (MS Office, basic ERP knowledge), with a willingness to learn

WIR BIETEN DIR DAFÜR

A key leadership role in a mission-driven, fast-growing organic bakery business
The opportunity to build and scale new locations with a high degree of autonomy and creativity
A dynamic, grounded, and passionate team culture with a strong sense of purpose
Attractive compensation and the option for equity participation
A meaningful career path where you can make a real impact and grow with the company

DEIN ANSPRECHPARTNER

Ready to take ownership and shape the future of organic baking? We’d love to hear from you!

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Über uns

Wir sind ein 100%iger Bio-Betrieb. Und wir machen unseren Job gut. Finden unsere Kunden. Gegründet 2009, haben wir uns zum Ziel gesetzt, eine neue Brottradition zu begründen und das traditionelle Bäckerhandwerk nicht nur wiederzubeleben, sondern innovativ und zeitgemäß neu zu gestalten. Wir möchten unsere Kunden mit den besten Backwaren der Stadt versorgen. Dafür backen wir handwerklich mit den besten Zutaten aus 100% biologischem Anbau und verzichten auf jegliche Zusatzstoffe.

Wir leben Vielfalt

Bei Zeit für Brot glauben wir fest an die Stärke der Vielfalt. Wir suchen Menschen mit verschiedenen Persönlichkeiten und Lebensgeschichten, die sich in ihrer Leidenschaft für das Backhandwerk vereinen.
Wir schätzen und fördern Diversität, denn wir sind davon überzeugt, dass unterschiedliche Perspektiven und Erfahrungen unsere Arbeitsumgebung bereichern. Zusammen möchten wir eine offene und wertschätzende Kultur gestalten und leben. Darum ermutigen wir Dich, Dich bei uns zu bewerben - so wie Du bist!

Wir freuen uns auf Deine Bewerbung und darauf Dich kennenzulernen!

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader to take full responsibility for the operational management of our highly successful first UK store at 1 Islington High Street – and to drive further growth with the opening of new UK locations. You will be at the heart of our growth journey, ensuring smooth daily operations while building a scalable, values-driven business.
While financial oversight and basic controlling tasks are part of the role, your main focus will be on operational leadership, team development, and the successful rollout of new branches. For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to participate in the company’s long-term success through equity ownership.
Our growth journey is supported by established growth investors from Germany and Switzerland, who bring financial backing, but also serve as strategic partners. You will work closely with and under the supervision of the group CEO while enjoying a high level of freedom and trust to build the UK success case.

YOUR MISSION

Take full ownership of the day-to-day operations of our existing location, ensuring excellence in customer experience, team performance and product quality.
Lead the setup, launch and management of new store locations – from planning to execution.
Continuously optimize operational processes to ensure scalability and efficiency as the business grows.
Recruit, lead, and motivate store teams across locations; foster a strong, positive team culture.
Work closely with the founders and management team on strategic decisions and growth plans.
Maintain oversight of financial performance and ensure basic finance processes (e.g. monthly reports, budget tracking, revenue reporting) are in place and reliable.
Collaborate with external partners (e.g. accounting, tax advisors, banks) and support financial planning on a pragmatic level.
Monitor KPIs, identify operational bottlenecks and develop solutions to drive performance and profitability.
Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and external regulations.

YOUR PROFILE

Proven experience in operational management, preferably in retail, food service, or a growth-focused business environment.
Strong entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building and leading teams and systems.
Experience with store openings, multi-site operations, or business scaling is a plus.
Good commercial understanding and the ability to manage key financial indicators (P&L, costs, revenue, etc.) without needing to be a finance expert.
High energy, hands-on mentality, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Excellent organizational and communication skills; team-oriented and people-driven.
Confident in using common software tools (MS Office, basic ERP knowledge), with a willingness to learn.

WHY US?

A key leadership role in a mission-driven, fast-growing organic bakery business.
The opportunity to build and scale new locations with a high degree of autonomy and creativity.
A dynamic, grounded, and passionate team culture with a strong sense of purpose.
Attractive compensation and the option for equity participation.
A meaningful career path where you can make a real impact and grow with the company.

DEIN ANSPRECHPARTNER

Ready to take ownership and shape the future of organic baking?
We’d love to hear from you!

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About us

Zeit für Brot is a Bioland certified Backery. Founded in 2009, our goal is not only to revive the traditional bread culture, but to redesign it in an innovative and contemporary way. Quality and sustainability are our daily incentives. We bake directly onsite in all our bakeries – with the best organic ingredients and strong team spirit.

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