Acquisition Manager UK & EU

Sticks'n'Sushi Denmark; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant company is seeking an experienced Acquisitions Manager to drive their expansion across the UK and Europe. The role involves identifying and securing new restaurant locations while collaborating closely with stakeholders and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Candidates must have strong commercial acumen, excellent management skills, and flexibility for frequent travel.

Benefits

50% discount across all restaurants

Employee assistance and wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing support

Team events and staff parties

Access to private healthcare

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role and handling confidential information.
• Experience working with Board Level teams.
• Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and secure new restaurant sites.
• Engage with landlords, property owners, and contractors.
• Prepare business cases for Executive Team and Board.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Project management

Fluency in English

Education

Extensive experience in acquisition

Knowledge of the Hospitality industry

Job description

Acquisition Manager UK & EU - Sticks’n’Sushi

We are a team of small egos ‘n’ big smiles

Welcome to Sticks’n’Sushi - where Japan meets Denmark in the most deliciously unexpected way.

We’re a bold blend of tradition and innovation - a place where classic sushi and yakitori sticks share the table. Whether you’re a seafood lover or more into meat from the grill, there’s something here for everyone.

Born in Copenhagen in 1994, Sticks’n’Sushi was founded by two Japanese-Danish brothers and their brother-in-law. With a unique blend of cultures and culinary traditions, they created something entirely new - and entirely unforgettable.

Today, we’re a growing family of restaurants in Copenhagen, Berlin, and the UK -known for exceptional food, thoughtful Danish design, and a commitment to developing talented people.

As we continue our ambitious expansion across Europe, we're seeking an experienced and proactive Acquisitions Manager to support our growth plans from behind the scenes.

Priority areas for expansion include the Midlands and the North of the UK, France, the Nordics, and further growth across the DACH region.

The Acquisitions Manager will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and securing new restaurant sites. This includes:

Building and managing a robust pipeline of prospective locations

Engaging with landlords, property owners, agents, architects, and contractors

Preparing and presenting well-evidenced business cases to our Executive Team and Board

Close collaboration with our Estates Director on location brief, coordinating design, permit and construction options ensuring alignment with our broader development strategy.

This is a dynamic role requiring strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and end-to-end project oversight. With multiple projects expected to run in parallel across several countries, proven project management capability is crucial.

Frequent travel across the UK and Europe is a core aspect of the role, reflecting the wide scope of our expansion vision.

Educational / minimum requirements

No specific educational requirements but an extensive level of experience in a similar role working with highly sensitive and confidential information, and with Board Level team members a must. Knowledge of the Hospitality industry a definite advantage.

Personal qualifications /competencies

Fluency in English is mandatory, knowledge of other languages an advantage (Danish, German, French or Spanish in particular)

Benefits include

Genuine career and skills development.

50% discount across all our restaurants.

Employee assistance and wellbeing support.

Financial wellbeing support.

Employee discounts - retail and high street.

Access to private healthcare

Team events, unforgettable staff parties & annual awards.