Entrepreneurship Driven by a Passion for People and Enjoyment
Our client is a financially successful, regionally rooted family business that combines traditional craftsmanship with a concept encompassing a bakery, retail outlets, and a restaurant. Quality, freshness, and a keen sense of what customers want form the foundation of the company. A well-established organization, dedicated employees, and an attractive daily food service offering create a strong foundation for further growth. As part of a structured succession plan, the company is to be guided into its next phase operationally, organizationally, and strategically. We are seeking a down-to-earth entrepreneurial leader with a strong drive to shape the future, who remains closely involved in day-to-day operations, inspires others, and taps into new potential through a passion for the product and culinary enjoyment.
The task:
Assuming overall operational and managerial responsibility for earnings, organization, and sustainable growth
* Gradually planning the succession and working closely with the shareholders
* Active involvement in day-to-day operations and pragmatic optimization of
processes, structures, and responsibilities
* Leading, motivating, and developing employees
* Further developing the retail, bakery, and restaurant concepts with
a focus on product assortment, customer experience, and new offerings
* Consistent use of key business metrics to manage
the company and implement concrete improvements
* Identification and realization of growth opportunities through new
locations, formats, or suitable acquisitions
The Profile:
* Many years of leadership and accountability for results in an operational,
labor-intensive company or business unit
* A genuine passion for food, fine dining, and the restaurant industry—
whether developed professionally or through personal experience; formal education
or academic background is secondary
* Strong entrepreneurial spirit, a hands-on mentality, and the
willingness not only to make decisions but also to
personally drive their implementation
* Experience, for example, in the restaurant industry, food production,
chain retail, chain restaurants, food service, or
similar medium-sized or craft-based environments
* Solid business acumen, a focus on key metrics, and
demonstrable success in developing organizations and
business models
* An authentic, motivating leader with a keen sense
for trends, as well as social adaptability, clarity, and a passion for
working with people
Benefits
Opportunity to shape the future of a healthy and successful family-owned business
Significant decision-making autonomy, flat organizational structure, and an experienced partner to serve as a sounding board
Potential for equity ownership, with the opportunity to transition from managing director to co-owner