
Country Manager - UK Launch
Country Manager – UK Launch
Up to £100,000 + package
London-based with national travel
A leading international QSR and casual dining brand is preparing to enter the UK – and this is your chance to be at the forefront of that journey.
With a loyal customer base overseas, a strong brand identity, and a well-backed expansion plan, the business is now setting its sights on the UK as a key growth market.
The first location is secured, the team is forming, and now they need a Country Manager to bring it all to life.
This isn’t a corporate handover or a safe seat.
It’s a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on building.
If you’ve ever wanted to launch something from day one – with the support of a global brand behind, you – this is exactly that.
The role:
You’ll be responsible for building the UK business from scratch – with full autonomy to shape how things are done.
This isn’t about inheriting an existing structure; it’s about creating one.
You'll lead on:
- Opening and operating the first flagship location
- Hiring, developing and managing the UK team
- Localising systems, culture, and brand standards
- Working closely with the international board on growth planning and performance
- Creating operational processes that can scale
- Being the face and voice of the brand in a new market
What we're looking for:
- Multi-site leadership experience in QSR, fast casual or branded restaurants, at least 5+ years in a senior operations role leading more.
- Must have food experience.
- A track record in launching new markets or concepts – ideally from pre-opening through to scale
- Strong commercial acumen – you’ll be working with budgets, P&L, site performance, and reporting into the board
- A hands-on approach – this is a building phase, and you’ll need to roll up your sleeves
- A natural leader – able to build teams, influence culture, and set the tone for what comes next
- Start: ASAP
- Rate: £100k per year + Package
- Location: London, Greater London, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: COREcruitment
- Tel: 02077902666
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: SD999900649
- Posted: 2025-03-27 20:09:14 -
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