Director of Operations - QSR Scale-Up

Michael Page España·Madrid, Spain

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Director-level role.

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What you'll do

Reporting to the General Management, the candidate will be responsible for:

  • Leading the development and execution of the expansion plan, ensuring efficient openings of new units
  • Ensuring operational excellence through the implementation of standards, processes, and KPIs
  • Overseeing business profitability, optimizing costs, margins, and EBITDA
  • Designing and developing the organizational structure, leading teams and middle management
  • Ensuring consistency of the customer experience across the entire network
  • Driving professionalization, standardization, and scalability of operations
  • Collaborating closely with other areas to ensure sustainable business growth

What you'll get

  • Joining a solid project with international backing
  • Key role in a phase of accelerated growth and transformation
  • High visibility and direct impact on business development
  • Opportunity for professional growth toward full operations leadership
  • Dynamic, professional environment oriented toward excellence
  • Attractive salary package consisting of base salary, variable bonus, and company car.

About the company & team

Our client is an international business group with a solid track record in retail and organized food service, currently driving the growth of a well-known global quick-service restaurant brand in the Iberian Peninsula. The company is in a phase of strong expansion, with an ambitious opening plan and consolidation as a key player in the QSR sector in Spain.

Summary

We are seeking a Director of Operations to lead the rapid expansion and operational excellence of a growing QSR platform in Iberia. This role combines strategic leadership and operational execution to scale operations, develop teams, and maximize performance in a high-growth environment.

  • Lead an ambitious expansion plan within a global brand
  • Strategic role with high impact and projection toward maximum responsibility

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

We are seeking a professional with solid experience in organized food service (QSR), who has held positions of responsibility in leading companies in the sector. Ideally, they will bring experience as a second-in-command in operations management or leading broad regions, with proven ability to manage complex and expanding environments. They should stand out for their strategic vision combined with a strong execution focus, team leadership, analytical skills, and results orientation. Experience in high-growth contexts (scale-up) and the ambition to evolve toward full operational leadership will be especially valued.

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About the company

Michael Page España

Michael Page España

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