Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Rhubarb is a premium hospitality collective specialising in luxury event catering, restaurant dining and hospitality. Rhubarb deliver unique dining and venue management at some of the worlds most iconic locations.

Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) are excited to announce the incredible news of our upcoming venture at the stunning waterfront of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier – introducing the spectacular Elemente Restaurant and AirBar 13!

Located within the Westfield development on the riverbanks of the Elbe, Elemente will be the first of its kind - an enchanting South American Restaurant & Bar. Inspired by fire, water, wind, and earth, it's a tribute to nature. Additionally, on the 13th floor of the adjacent building RHC will launch Air Bar 13 with a 360-degree panoramic views of the Elbe, the port, HafenCity, and Hamburg's city centre !

RHC will create a culinary journey through South America, where fresh ingredients and bold flavours harmonise. The interior design embraces nature's aesthetic with abundant plants, creating a captivating dining experience.

The restaurant complex, covering an area of 1,300 square meters, is operated by the Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC). RHC is a premier hospitality company with branches in the USA, the UK, and Germany

About the Role

As a key member of our German leadership team, you'll be the driving force behind our people strategy. You'll need to be a self-starter who thrives on independence while leveraging support from our global HR network. From recruiting world-class talent for our restaurant openings to navigating complex German employment law, you'll shape the employee experience across our growing German portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Lead recruitment and onboarding for major restaurant openings (95+ staff for Elemente alone!)
• Manage employee relations, contracts, and compliance across multiple locations
• Develop training programs and career pathways for hospitality teams
• Navigate German employment law and labour relations with confidence
• Partner with global HR team while maintaining local expertise
• Support new project launches and business expansion

What We're Looking For

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally in hospitality/restaurants
• Strong expertise in German employment law and regulations
• Self-sufficient leader who can work independently
• Excellent recruitment and talent management skills
• Experience with training, employee relations, and contract management
• Fluent German and English
• Passion for creating exceptional workplace cultures

What We Offer

• Lead HR for Germany's most exciting restaurant ventures
• International premium hospitality company backing
• Autonomy with global team support
• Competitive package and career growth opportunities
• Be part of something extraordinary from the ground up

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