You’re the mastermind behind compelling proposals and concepts—from the initial request for proposal to the final pitch. With us, you’ll lead a small team to manage the entire proposal process internally for new and existing clients
As a family-run catering company, Genuss und Harmonie operates throughout Germany with over 140 restaurants in the Business, Care, and Education sectors. Our guests enjoy fresh, artisanal cuisine every day. Since 1951, we’ve been passionately dedicated to our sustainable “Fresh Cuisine” concept. The most important foundation for this success is our staff, who bring our vision to life day after day. The commitment of each individual is key—because for us, creative cuisine of the highest caliber and professional, friendly service are inextricably linked.
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Your secret weapons…
- Several years of professional experience in menu or concept management, ideally in food service, contract catering, or institutional food service
- Experience leading teams and coordinating cross-departmental processes
- Proficiency in handling bid documents; knowledge of public procurement procedures (e.g., VOL/A) is a plus
- Strong conceptual and creative skills in preparing proposals and presentation materials
- A structured, self-directed work style with high standards of quality and a keen eye for detail
- Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Word); experience with project management tools is a plus
- Strong communication skills at all levels—both internally and externally with clients and decision-makers
- Ability to handle pressure, organizational skills, and a commitment to not only managing processes but also actively shaping them
Your mission…
- Managing the entire proposal process for new and existing clients—from receiving the request for proposal to the final submission
- Close coordination with sales managers, the Head of Sales, executive management, and operational leaders
- Reviewing, analyzing, and structuring incoming request-for-proposal documents, including formal requirements (e.g., public procurement procedures in accordance with UVgO/VOL)
- Coordinating and assigning tasks within the team and to relevant departments (e.g., Sales Managers, Head of Sales, Operations, Cost Estimation, Purchasing, Marketing, etc.)
- Tracking and ensuring all internal tasks and deadlines are met during the bidding process
- Development and preparation of compelling concepts and bid documents, including pitch presentations at the management level
- Responsibility for the administrative bidding process—from data entry to documentation
- Providing technical and managerial leadership to a small, high-performing team
- Continuously developing and optimizing processes, templates, and standards in the proposal process
Our Hero Booster for You…
- Four-legged colleagues? Of course! Dogs are more than welcome here.
- We’re on a first-name basis—right from the start. We truly embrace a sense of closeness here.
- Flexibility that fits your lifestyle, with options to work from home every week. (80% in the office, 20% remote)
- Core working hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., so you can plan your day well
- 30 days of vacation to recharge, get away, and unwind
- A secure job with a permanent contract at a values-driven company
- Genuine teamwork instead of a cutthroat mentality: short communication lines, open doors, and a good gut feeling
- Top-of-the-line equipment: company laptop, company cell phone, and ergonomic workspace
- A pleasant break: coffee bar, juice bar, and stylish spaces for conversation and new ideas
- A culture you can help shape: Your opinion matters, and your ideas are welcome.
Start your mission now!
Feel free to direct any initial questions to Mara; you can reach me at +49 (0) 157 78868090. We look forward to meeting you!
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(*) All masculine terms used in the text refer to all genders without exception. Because we embrace diversity—and everyone appreciates it. We are signatories to the “Diversity Charter.”