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Job Highlights - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands - Rate: Competitive - Type: Contract Country General Manager Job title: Country General Manager - growing restaurant chain Location: Netherlands Salary: € Competitive Proficiency in Dutch language For our client, an international quick-service restaurant company, we are looking for a Country General Manager as the ultimate leader of our Dutch operations. The role will report directly to the owners of a privately held, international restaurant group. This is an end-to-end ownership role where you will design and drive the strategy for the Netherlands, overseeing profitability, sales, team development, physical locations, and key stakeholder partnerships-including landlords, local government, suppliers, and the franchisor. As the highest-ranking executive in the country, your scope will naturally expand alongside the company's growth, with clear potential to oversee the broader Benelux territory in the future. The organization stands at a pivotal, high-growth crossroads. With substantial untapped potential in the Netherlands, your immediate mission is to spearhead the next phase of development: scaling operations, launching new Dutch locations, and initiating expansion into adjacent territories. You will steer this journey backed by visionary, hands-on owners who are deeply committed to investing in both the brand and its leaders. Key responsibilities: - Formulate strategy. Craft the Dutch market roadmap and Annual Operating Plan, spearheading execution through your team with guidance from group functional experts. - Track market dynamics. Keep a close pulse on competitors, consumer behaviour, and regulatory shifts to uncover strategic opportunities and pivot plans as needed. - Own the P&L. Drive financial performance across the Netherlands to maximize profitability and deliver consistent, long-term like-for-like sales growth. - Coach and mentor. Lead an...



