Facility manager Germany (m/w/d)

Big Mamma Group; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing international hospitality group seeks a Facility Manager in Berlin, Germany. You will lead the facilities strategy, managing maintenance and ensuring operational excellence across restaurants. The ideal candidate has solid experience in maintenance management, along with strong budgeting and leadership skills. Multilingual abilities in French, Italian, or Spanish are a plus. Join this dynamic, people-focused company to shape the future of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in facilities and maintenance management.
• Proven ability to define and execute maintenance strategies.
• Budget management and commercial awareness.
• Budget management and cost control experience.
• Knowledge of building regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent planning and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel across Germany.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage a strong Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Select and manage contractors and suppliers.
• Manage maintenance budgets and capex projects.

Skills

Facilities and maintenance management

Technical knowledge of building services

Budget management

Planning and negotiation skills

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

🚀🍕 Join Big Mamma as Facility Manager (Germany)

At Big Mamma, we create joy through exceptional Italian food served in vibrant, welcoming spaces. Our restaurants celebrate community, design, and culinary excellence. With 3 successful locations in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich — and ambitious expansion plans ahead — this is an exciting moment to join our journey.

The Role

As Facility Manager (Germany), you will lead the facilities strategy across our German estate, with potential future international scope. Reporting to the Group Maintenance Director, you will define and implement a proactive, efficient, and scalable maintenance model that ensures operational excellence, cost control, and the highest standards across all restaurants. Your mission: move from reactive to preventative maintenance while supporting growth and protecting our assets.

What You’ll Do

• Maintenance & Asset Strategy: Implement and manage a strong Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme; oversee minor refurbishments, asset replacements, and equipment upgrades; minimise downtime and operational disruption; ensure full statutory compliance, warranty alignment, and adherence to B-Corp & ISO50001 standards.
• Contractor & Supplier Management: Select, negotiate, and manage specialist contractors; define KPIs/SLIs and hold suppliers accountable; build and maintain a reliable contractor network across Germany; ensure high‑quality service delivery at optimal cost.
• Budget & Operational Oversight: Manage maintenance budgets, capex projects, and dilapidation provisions; partner closely with restaurant and operations teams; develop and structure the in‑house maintenance team as the business grows.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in facilities and maintenance management;
• Solid technical knowledge of building services and PPM programmes;
• Proven ability to define and execute maintenance strategies;
• Budget management and commercial awareness;
• Knowledge of building control and fire regulations;
• Excellent planning, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills;
• Autonomous and proactive mindset with strong leadership capabilities;
• Strong communication skills (French, Italian, or Spanish are a plus);
• Willingness to travel across Germany and potentially internationally.

Why Join Big Mamma?

Be part of a fast‑growing international hospitality group; shape and scale the facilities strategy in a dynamic environment; work in a creative, people‑first company driven by excellence.

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Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.