About this role
Our Mission <p>At Circus, headquartered in Munich with an office in Hamburg, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production. Everything from creation to production and operation – enabled by seamlessly integrated cutting-edge robotics and transformative AI technology.</p><p>Our foundation rests in the extensive developments of groundbreaking robotics driven by artificial intelligence, previously the missing link in achieving true autonomous food automation. This is the moment for a new status quo: Just as autonomous driving will disrupt how we build cities, organize our days, and live our lives, so will we shift our whole reality around food.</p><p>Our Team is backing a paradigm shift in one of humanity's most important sectors with the sharpest minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering and Culinary, collaborating closely with industry-leading partners to revolutionize every aspect of the food service experience.</p><p>Join us as we forge ahead, crafting a future where the art of cooking and the science of technology converge to create a world that thinks differently about food than it has for thousands of years—a world where food means something new.</p> About the Role As we scale our deployments, we are looking for an Operator to take ownership of our customer sites on the ground. You'll run day-to-day operations at client locations, keep the CA-1 performing to standard, and make sure the client's own team knows exactly how to work with the system. This role isn't tied to one site: you go where we deploy, supporting launches and ongoing operations across our growing customer base. You're just as comfortable being hands-on with the kitchen as you are coaching a client's staff through their daily routines. Your Daily Business <ul><li>Own day-to-day operations at customer deployment sites, keeping production, quality, and hygiene standards on point</li><li>Support new deployments from setup through go-live, working alongside the launch team</li><li>Train client staff on daily operations, handling, and routines so they can confidently run the system themselves</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for the client on-site, running a reliable, well-organized operation</li><li>Troubleshoot first-line technical or operational issues, escalating to remote support when needed</li><li>Manage restocking, consumables, and opening/closing routines to standard</li><li>Travel between customer sites as needed, adapting quickly to each new environment</li><li>Feed recurring issues or training gaps back to the team to improve future deployments</li></ul> Base Qualifications <ul><li>Experience in food service, hospitality, or retail operations</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel regularly between customer sites across the region</li><li>Confident training and coaching others, with the patience to explain a process clearly</li><li>Comfortable working with technology and following structured processes</li><li>Strong ownership and reliability, especially when working solo on-site</li><li>Fluent German and English</li><li>Valid driver's license</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Food safety certification (e.g., HACCP)</li><li>Prior experience in a launch, rollout, or training-focused operations role</li><li>Interest in robotics or new technology</li></ul> Our Offer <ul><li><strong>Competitive Compensation:</strong> Competitive compensation package with stock options for full-time employees.</li><li><strong>Work-Life Balance:</strong> Regular team events, hybrid work setup, 2 months/year remote work (Worcation), unlimited vacation days, and a corporate pension plan.</li><li><strong>Personal Development:</strong> Personal budget for training, in-house trainings, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li><strong>Mobility:</strong> Monthly budget for mobility or other expenses, and a subsidized Dance Mobility Subscription for E-Bike/E-Moped.</li><li><strong>Well-Being:</strong> Discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub for a variety of well-being offerings.</li></ul>