Managing Director

About the Opportunity

We’re supporting a globally recognised quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand on a confidential search for a strategic and commercially astute UK Managing Director. Backed by a strong global footprint and ambitious growth agenda, this is a rare opportunity to lead the next phase of UK expansion for a high-potential foodservice business with significant investment and leadership support.
As the first senior hire in-market, you’ll have full P&L responsibility and the autonomy to build, shape, and scale the UK business. You will play a critical role in developing the commercial strategy, recruiting key talent, launching new sites, and establishing franchise partnerships across the UK and, in time, wider Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow UK operations from the ground up with a clear focus on scalability, operational excellence, and customer experience.
• Develop and execute a UK market entry and rollout strategy, including site acquisition, franchise development, and localisation of brand offering.
• Build and manage a high-performing leadership team across operations, finance, marketing, HR, and supply chain.
• Drive commercial performance with full P&L responsibility and reporting lines into international leadership.
• Develop brand presence and local partnerships to ensure strong consumer engagement and awareness.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven success in scaling QSR or multi-site hospitality/retail businesses in the UK and/or Europe.
• Strong track record in strategic leadership, business development, and commercial growth.
• Experience leading large, dispersed teams with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach.
• Deep knowledge of UK consumer and foodservice trends, franchising models, and brand localisation.
• Capable of operating as the figurehead for a growing brand with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and international matrix environment.

What’s On Offer

• Full strategic control to shape the UK arm of a major global QSR brand.
• Executive compensation: £200K-£250K base + performance-based bonus and long-term incentives.
• Opportunity to lead one of the most exciting market entries in the UK foodservice space.
• Supportive, visionary global leadership team with strong investment backing.

How to find out more
Please submit your CV quoting reference 10060.