Start: ASAP
Salary: NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON SKILL SET
Languages: English, Swedish
Location: SWEDEN OR DENMARK
Role Overview
I am looking for A hands-on operational leader who s required to oversee the management and growth of business activities across two Scandinavian countries (Sweden and Denmark).
This role is ideal for an experienced professional in the quick service restaurant (QSR) or retail industries who excels in operations-driven leadership and cross-country management.
Location
* Candidate must reside in Sweden or Denmark (relocation support available).
Responsibilities
* Assume full P&L and strategic responsibility for operations in both countries.
* Lead, motivate, and develop management teams and front-line staff, setting a strong example of hands-on leadership.
* Implement operational best practices to drive efficiency, quality, and commercial results.
* Oversee country-level strategy including site performance, cost control, customer experience, and compliance.
* Actively manage daily operations when required, maintaining direct contact with ground teams.
* Coordinate with executive leadership and report on country performance, challenges, and opportunities.
* Foster a high-performance culture and ensure organizational values are embodied at every level.
* Drive local execution of new initiatives, process improvements, and change management.
* Lead business development projects for new locations, partnerships, or service extensions.
* Steer successful integration of company standards between both markets.
* Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including franchisees, retail partners, and commercial teams.
Requirements
* Senior leadership experience in QSR, retail, or multi-site hospitality operations (COO, Operations Director, or equivalent management profile).
* Demonstrated ability managing large, cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
* Strong record overseeing budgets, forecasting, and profit maximization.
* Comfortable with a hands-on role and frequent site visits/travel between Sweden and Denmark.
* Excellent communication, team leadership, and change management skills.
* Strategic mindset with an ability to translate market-level objectives into actionable operations.
* Previous exposure to Scandinavian market dynamics and business culture highly preferred.
* Fluency in English required; proficiency in Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian is advantageous.
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