Restaurant General Manager (German-Speaking) for a High volume Restaurant Group in Germany

Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants is seeking a Restaurant General Manager (German-Speaking) to lead a high-volume premium buffet operation in Germany. You will oversee day-to-day restaurant performance, drive guest satisfaction, and manage large, multicultural teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has proven senior leadership experience in luxury casual dining or hotel F&B, strong financial acumen, and a track record of delivering consistent, excellent service

Qualifications

• Experience as a Restaurant General Manager or senior operational leader in a high-volume restaurant or premium buffet context.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing budgets and improving profitability.
• Excellent leadership, people-management, and cross-cultural team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations across service periods.
• Maintain exceptional standards of service, food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and ambience.
• Coordinate front-of-house, buffet operations, kitchen, bar and support teams.
• Implement operational procedures, service standards and performance benchmarks.
• Manage staffing levels, shift planning and resource allocation for high-volume trading.
• Engage with guests on the floor to ensure service excellence.
• Ensure buffet presentation is maintained throughout service.
• Take responsibility for restaurant financial performance including revenue and costs.

Skills

German fluency

Leadership

Guest experience

Commercial acumen

Job description

Restaurant General Manager (German-Speaking) for a High volume Restaurant Group in Germany

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished hospitality leader to take ownership of a major restaurant operation within a premium restaurant group in Germany. An experienced, commercially driven, and highly professional Restaurant General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a large-volume, high-end buffet restaurant within an established restaurant group in Germany.

The restaurant offers an extensive premium buffet concept featuring a broad international and Asian culinary selection. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and achieving strong commercial results in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape operational performance, develop a high-performing team, elevate the guest experience, and contribute directly to the continued success and growth of the business. We are looking for a confident, experienced, and commercially focused Restaurant General Manager who leads from the front, inspires their team, and consistently delivers excellence in a demanding, high-volume hospitality environment.

Fluency in German is essential, alongside strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and consistent execution across all service periods.
• Maintain exceptional standards of service, food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and overall restaurant ambience.
• Ensure the effective coordination of front-of-house, buffet operations, kitchen, bar, and support teams.
• Establish and implement operational procedures, service standards, and performance benchmarks aligned with the restaurant group's objectives.
• Manage staffing levels, shift planning, workflow, and resource allocation to support high-volume trading.
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor, engaging with guests and ensuring service standards are upheld at all times.
• Ensure the buffet offering is consistently well-presented, replenished, and maintained to the highest standards throughout service.
• Take full responsibility for the restaurant's financial performance, including revenue, profitability, labour costs, food costs, and operating expenses.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager, Restaurant Director, or equivalent senior operational leader within a high-volume restaurant, premium buffet concept, luxury casual dining, hotel food and beverage operation, or comparable hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale restaurant operations with significant guest volumes and complex service requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of managing budgets, controlling costs, improving profitability, and achieving financial targets.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills, with experience leading large, multicultural teams.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, guest satisfaction, service excellence, and premium dining experiences.
• Strong operational knowledge of front-of-house service, buffet management, food safety, hygiene, and restaurant systems.
• The ability to remain calm, decisive, and solution-oriented in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands-on management style, combined with the ability to delegate effectively and develop future leaders.
• Fluent German language skills are essential, with good English communication skills highly desirable.
• A relevant qualification in hospitality management, hotel management, or business administration is advantageous; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

A competitive salary package, together with benefits, will be offered to the successful candidate.