Area Coach

About the company

Our client is the European subsidiary of a leading KFC franchisee that operates one of the fastest-growing international-format restaurant chains.

Our client's goal is to scale KFC’s presence in Germany, open modern restaurants, and build a strong operational team working in accordance with international QSR standards.

Shape the future of a dynamic restaurant brand from the ground up! Our client is seeking a visionary Area Coach to lead their expansion across Thuringia, Saxony, and Bavaria—starting with the launch of 1–2 new restaurants in 2026 and building a robust regional network. This is a rare opportunity to design operational excellence from scratch: define processes, implement digital tools, cultivate franchise partnerships, and craft the guest experience without legacy constraints. Enjoy entrepreneurial freedom with corporate backing, extensive travel across three diverse German states, and the satisfaction of building a thriving business where your strategic decisions directly shape growth and culture from day one.

The current work arrangement is remote/travel-based.

The future office will be located in one of the cities in Thuringia, Saxony, or Bavaria.

Your Responsibilities

Launch of the First Restaurants:

• Support the opening of 1–2 KFC restaurants in 2026, covering the full cycle from site handover to the first day of operations
• Ensure full compliance with KFC operational standards during the launch phase

Finance & P&L

• Responsibility for restaurant P&L during the opening phase
• Control operational costs and achieve planned profitability targets
• Participate in the preparation of opening budgets and budgets for the first months of operation
• Optimize staffing levels and shift schedules in compliance with German labour law

Team

• Recruit and train the initial restaurant teams (cashiers, cooks, cleaning staff)
• Establish service, hygiene, and safety standards
• Provide coaching and mentorship for future Restaurant Managers

External Communication

• Liaise with the KFC brand owner regarding standards and audits
• Work with trade unions, health and safety authorities, and local government bodies
• Prepare restaurants for inspections by regulatory and supervisory authorities

Operational Support

• Conduct weekly on-site work in restaurants to ensure quality control and team support
• Analyse key performance indicators, including service speed, guest satisfaction, and compliance with standards
• Implement digital management tools in accordance with GDPR requirements

Contractors & Opening Readiness

• Coordinate with contractors (construction, equipment, cleaning, service providers)
• Monitor restaurant readiness for opening and formally accept key works and systems

• Fluent German (C1/C2) — mandatory for working with trade unions and public authorities
• At least 2 years of experience in the restaurant or retail sector (e.g. Restaurant Manager, Supervisor, Trainer)
• Understanding of German labour law is an advantage
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region (30–50% of working time)
• Higher education is preferred but not mandatory — hands-on experience is highly valued

What Our Client Offers

• Official employment under German labour law with a full social benefits package
• A unique professional opportunity: you are not “a manager in a system” — you are building the system from the ground up
• Career growth opportunities: following a successful launch, regional network expansion and internal career progression
• Support: you will not be alone — our client's expert team brings 15+ years of experience working with the KFC brand