Premier Restaurants Latvia and Estonia is seeking to recruit a Managing Director to lead the business across both markets.

THE POSITION

Based in Riga and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director is responsible for the overall leadership, development, management and profitability of McDonald’s operations across Latvia and Estonia.

The Managing Director will provide strong leadership across both markets, setting a clear vision and translating Premier Capital’s strategy into market priorities and measurable actions. The role will focus on building the business by driving sustainable growth, restaurant expansion and profitability. The Managing Director will also leverage Premier Capital’s size, resources and expertise, together with synergies across both markets, to scale the business efficiently, strengthen organisational capability and improve long-term performance.

The Managing Director will lead a unified, high-performing senior management team, ensure operational excellence and effective risk management, and build strong relationships with McDonald’s and other key stakeholders.

THE COMPANY

Premier Restaurants Latvia operates McDonald’s in Latvia. More than 800 crew serve customers daily across 15 McDonald’s restaurants nationwide. In 2025, 6 million guests were welcomed at McDonald’s restaurants in Latvia.

Premier Restaurants Estonia operates McDonald’s in Estonia. More than 640 crew serve customers daily across 11 McDonald’s restaurants nationwide. In 2025, 4.6 million guests were welcomed at McDonald’s restaurants in Estonia.

The company is part of Premier Capital plc, the Developmental Licensee of McDonald’s® in Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Romania. Across the wider group, Premier Capital operates 205 restaurants, offering McDrive®, McDelivery, and McCafé® services, serving over 90 million customers each year with a team of more than 12,000 people.

THE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate should possess extensive senior leadership experience, strong commercial and financial acumen, and a deep understanding of a multi-site consumer or quick-service restaurant business. A proven track record in growing and scaling a business, leading organisational change, delivering profitable growth and developing high-performing leadership teams is essential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead across multiple markets, leverage scale and synergies, allocate resources effectively and drive sustainable business performance. Excellent strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving and decision-making skills are required, together with familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Fluency in English is essential, as is the ability to travel regularly between Latvia and Estonia and occasionally to other Premier Capital markets.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by 20th August, 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter outlining their interest in the role and relevant experience. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Managing Director - Premier Restaurants Latvia and Estonia

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