COREcruitment

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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