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Expansion Lead (m/f/d)

LAP Coffee· Store Development
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BerlinFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Expansion Lead responsible for building out LAP Coffee's store network across Germany, from raw space to keys-in-hand, managing fit-out projects end-to-end, budget, timelines, and process optimization to scale the retail network.

Responsibilities

  • Own fit-out projects end-to-end: site assessment, contractor management, timeline and budget through to keys-in-hand handover to Operations.
  • Be on site. Read the drawings. Spot the problem before it becomes a three-week delay.
  • Tender and manage general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to hold them accountable on programme, quality and budget.
  • Conduct technical site assessments (structural condition, floor loads) and produce clear go/no-go recommendations.
  • Manage snagging, defect resolution and formal handover, because the job isn't done until the first happy customers can grab their matcha.
  • Own the capex budget per store: build the cost plan, track it live, and flag deviations before they land.
  • Benchmark cost per square metre across projects and drive the build cost down opening by opening.
  • Negotiate scopes, rates and framework agreements with contractors and suppliers to standardise what we buy.
  • Turn every buildout into a better template for the next one: document what worked, cut what didn't.
  • Build the procurement, briefing and cost-tracking workflows that let us open stores faster without losing quality.
  • Configure and maintain Asana, Notion and dashboards so the team stays aligned across five parallel projects.
  • Keep existing locations performing: manage ad-hoc requests, coordinate technicians and prevent downtime before it happens.
  • Identify and implement improvements across the portfolio that drive performance, not just fix problems.
  • Improve the customer and barista experience in-store through design, layout and equipment iterations.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of real, hands-on experience in construction project management, retail fit-out or a closely related field – not just project support.
  • The ability to read architectural drawings and technical specs – and the judgement to know when something doesn't add up.
  • Proven experience managing contractors on site, and the instinct to keep a programme on track when it starts to slip.
  • Organised enough to run multiple projects simultaneously; decisive enough to make calls without being chased.
  • Willingness to travel ~30–50% and spend real time on construction sites across Germany – this is non-negotiable.
  • Fluent German (C1+) and solid English.
  • Driver's licence.

Skills

Required:Project managementReading architectural drawingsContractor managementBudgeting and cost control

Benefits

  • Be Part of a Brand on the Rise
  • Actual Stores
  • Growth & Ownership
  • Culture & Community
  • exceptional coffee
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About LAP Coffee

Life Among People | LAP Coffee

At LAP, we create inviting spaces where people connect over the best everyday coffee. More than just a coffee shop, we’re a community driven café built for creativity and conversation. We serve locally roasted specialty coffee, crafted to perfection and quickly served. Whether you're looking for a café in Berlin or our upcoming coffee shop openings in Munich and Hamburg, LAP is the place to belong. Join us for great coffee, coffee culture, and community.

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