Managing Director

Job Description : Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer – Restaurant & Food Retail Location: London Salary: Up to £180,000 + Equity We are working with a well-funded hospitality and retail business preparing to launch a flagship site in London. The founders are looking for a builder. Someone who has taken a business from small to meaningful scale, can create structure without unnecessary layers and is comfortable making decisions. This is a hands-on leadership role for an individual who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people and creating the foundations for long-term growth. The business already has a proven proposition and a clear growth plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for building the team, creating the infrastructure and leading the next stage of growth across the UK. The role: Lead the overall UK business strategy and growth plan. Build, develop and inspire a high-performing leadership team. Drive commercial performance and profitability. Work closely with investors and board stakeholders. Lead the launch of a flagship operation and future site openings. Create scalable systems, processes and ways of working. Develop a strong culture centred around accountability, development and empowerment. Act as the face of the business internally and externally.

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