Store Manager (m/f/d) Copenhagen

Burgermeister-; København; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive onboarding

Competitive salary with bonuses

Career development

People-focused culture

Opportunity to lead Denmark opening

Impactful role

Job summary

Burgermeister is opening a new Copenhagen restaurant and seeking a Store Manager to lead the launch with full operational responsibility.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing team, ensure top guest experiences, monitor KPIs, and drive operational excellence in Denmark. English fluency is required; Danish is a plus as the market grows.

Qualifications

• Several years of leadership experience in hospitality, restaurants, or QSR.
• Experience managing a restaurant with full operational responsibility.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience with KPIs.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset and willingness to lead from the front.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a dynamic environment.
• Confidence in making decisions and solving problems under pressure.
• Fluency in English.
• Danish language skills are an advantage, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the daily operations and overall performance of the restaurant.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Create a positive, motivating and inclusive team culture.
• Lead by example and actively support your team during busy service periods.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and ensure consistently high service standards.
• Monitor sales, labour costs and other KPIs.
• Prepare staff schedules and optimise labour planning.
• Ensure compliance with Danish food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Manage inventory, stock control, and supplier orders.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
• Work with Operations and People & Culture to establish Burgermeister in Denmark.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hospitality

KPIs

English fluency

Danish language

Job description

Burgermeister is coming to Denmark! Burgermeister has become one of Germany's most iconic burger brands. Since opening our first restaurant in Berlin in 2006, we've built our reputation on exceptional quality, passionate people, and unforgettable guest experiences.

As we continue our expansion across Europe, we're bringing Burgermeister to Denmark. For the opening of our first restaurant in Copenhagen, we're looking for an ambitious Store Manager who wants to build a high-performing team and play a key role in establishing our brand in this exciting new market.

If you're a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys developing people, and is passionate about operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Mission

As Store Manager, you will take full ownership of our restaurant and lead your team to success. From recruiting and developing your employees to ensuring operational excellence and delivering exceptional guest experiences, you'll be at the heart of Burgermeister's success in Denmark.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the launch of Burgermeister in Denmark and help establish our brand in an exciting new market.

Your Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the daily operations and overall performance of the restaurant
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach and develop a high-performing team
• Create a positive, motivating and inclusive team culture
• Lead by example and actively support your team during busy service periods
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and ensure consistently high service standards
• Monitor sales, labour costs, food costs and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Prepare staff schedules and optimise labour planning
• Ensure compliance with Danish food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Manage inventory, stock control, and supplier orders.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and operational excellence
• Work closely with our Operations and People & Culture teams to successfully establish Burgermeister in Denmark

Who You Are

You enjoy leading people, solving challenges, and creating an environment where both guests and employees feel welcome. You're passionate about hospitality and understand what it takes to run a successful restaurant

• Several years of leadership experience in hospitality, restaurants, or Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
• Experience managing a restaurant with full operational responsibility
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working with KPIs
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• A proactive, hands‑on mindset and a willingness to lead from the front
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a dynamic environment
• Confidence in making decisions and solving problems under pressure
• Fluency in English
• Danish language skills are an advantage, but not essential

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead the opening of Burgermeister's first restaurant in Denmark
• A key leadership role with real ownership and responsibility
• Comprehensive onboarding and training in our established restaurants
• Competitive salary with attractive performance-based bonus opportunities
• Excellent career development as Burgermeister continues to expand across Europe
• A supportive, ambitious, and people-focused company culture
• The chance to make a real impact and grow together with one of Europe's most exciting burger brands

About Burgermeister

Since 2006, Burgermeister has stood for premium burgers, fresh ingredients, and unforgettable guest experiences. What started beneath the U-Bahn tracks in Berlin has grown into one of Germany's most recognised burger brands, with an expanding presence across Europe

At Burgermeister, we believe our people make the difference. We invest in our teams, value initiative, and create opportunities for personal and professional growth

Now it's time to write the next chapter - together