German speaking Restaurant General Manager – for a high-end, large volume Restaurant Group in Germany

German speaking Restaurant General Manager – for a high-end, large volume Restaurant Group in Germany We are seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead the operation of a large-volume, high-end buffet restaurant in Germany.

This person will lead a restaurant with approximately EUR 3-4 million net annual sales and a high six-figure annual guest volume. The successful candidate will be a visible, hands-on leader responsible for operational excellence, guest satisfaction, team performance, and commercial results.

The restaurant operates in a large-volume, premium hospitality environment, serving a broad international and Asian culinary offering to a significant number of guests. The General Manager will have overall responsibility for operational excellence, guest satisfaction, financial performance, team leadership, service standards, and compliance.

This is a hands-on operational leadership position for an individual who enjoys being present on the restaurant floor, leading from the front, developing people, solving problems quickly, and maintaining exceptional standards during high-volume service.

This role is particularly suited to a General Manager who has successfully led a large-scale restaurant, luxury hotel F&B operation, premium concept, or similarly complex hospitality business and is ready to take full ownership of a major operation in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the restaurant's daily operations and ensure exceptional service and guest experience. Manage, motivate, and develop a large multicultural team. Maintain high standards of service, quality, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.

Oversee staffing, scheduling, costs, KPIs, budgets, and profitability. Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure smooth and consistent buffet operations. Analyze business performance and make effective decisions under pressure.

Ensure compliance with German food safety, health, safety, and employment regulations. Lead operational improvements and, where applicable, support pre-opening and launch activities.

Requirements

Several years of experience in a comparable leadership role within a high-volume restaurant, luxury hotel, resort, or complex hospitality operation. Proven ability to lead and develop large teams with a visible, positive, and demanding leadership style.

Strong commercial awareness, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills. Buffet and pre-opening experience are highly advantageous. Fluent German and good English. Strong hands-on operational experience; purely desk-based profiles are not suitable.

Residence near the restaurant or willingness to relocate. Ideal Candidate: A confident, energetic, and commercially minded hospitality professional who can lead from the front, maintain luxury standards during high-volume service, develop people, and deliver strong operational and financial performance.

Compensation: A net salary with benefits will be offered. To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to Mr. Steve Renard, President at steve@renardinternational.com

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