Netherlands
YOUNG Hospitality Group

About YOUNG Hospitality

YOUNG Hospitality Group is a performance-driven hospitality platform operating multiple F&B concepts in the Netherlands.

We focus on building scalable, profitable operations with strong execution discipline and clear financial accountability.

Our mindset is simple: Execution over theory. Numbers over excuses. Margin over illusionary growth.

We are now looking for an F&B Operations Lead to strengthen operational performance across our locations and drive measurable EBITDA improvement.

About the Role

This is not a corporate oversight position.
This is a hands-on performance role. As F&B Operations Lead, you will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, increasing margins, and implementing scalable systems across multiple units. You will work closely with senior leadership and be directly accountable for financial and operational performance.

Your objective is clear:

• Improve EBITDA per location

• Strengthen KPI discipline

• Build scalable operational standards

Key Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across all F&B units

• Improve gross margin and contribution margin

• Optimize labor cost structure

• Lead supplier negotiations

• Implement and standardize SOPs across locations

• Establish weekly KPI review processes

• Reduce waste and improve cost control

• Increase average ticket size and upsell performance

• Improve team productivity and accountability

• Report performance insights to Holding

Requirements

• Strong operational background in F&B (multi-location experience preferred)

• Solid understanding of P&L management

• Proven experience improving underperforming units

• Strong negotiation skills

• Data-driven mindset combined with action orientation

• Comfortable being on-site and close to operations

• Decisive, hands-on leadership style

• Able to make tough people and performance decisions
  
  

Conditions

• Location: Netherlands (on-site presence required)

• Seniority: Mid–Senior level

• Direct reporting line to senior leadership

• Competitive compensation package based on experience

• High ownership and autonomy in decision-making