About the job
MY WORK. MY TASTE. BÖCKELS BEST.
Development & Expansion | Operational Leadership | Southern Region (Mainz to Karlsruhe)
BÖCKELS Beste is a privately owned, rapidly growing snack chain with approximately 50 locations and over 200 employees. We stand for honest gastronomy, strong teams, and clear standards – and are currently in an ambitious growth phase.
We are seeking you: an experienced leader in the gastronomy sector who is eager to actively manage multiple locations, establish structures, and shape our expansion.
As the Regional Manager, you will take operational responsibility for 10–15 locations. You will lead through on-site presence, collaborate closely with management and service center, and have a real impact on the further development of your region.
This position is available due to our strong expansion in Southern Germany, overseeing the area from Mainz to Karlsruhe.
Your Responsibilities
◾Operational leadership and economic management of several gastronomy locations (sales, costs, personnel, quality, processes)
◾Building, leading, and long-term retention of high-performing teams, adeptly managing conflicts, development discussions, and personnel decisions
◾Ensuring and enhancing our quality, service, and brand standards
◾Implementation and optimization of gastronomic processes while adhering to relevant regulations (e.g., HACCP, LMHV)
◾Actively contributing to expansion: brainstorming, shaping, and establishing new locations and structures
◾Close collaboration with the service center and active contribution to employee retention, employer attractiveness, and brand perception (e.g., reducing turnover, leadership culture, Google score)
Your Profile
◾Several years of leadership experience in a senior position in system or branch gastronomy (e.g., Regional Manager, Area Manager, Multi-Unit Leader, Operations Manager of multiple locations)
◾High stress resistance, decisiveness, and assertiveness
◾Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment in building and developing teams
◾Clear, structured, and pragmatic approach with a genuine hands-on mentality
◾High willingness to travel within the region and eagerness for operational presence in daily tasks

