Co-Founder at YOUNG Coffee (Netherlands) at YOUNG

This is not a conventional job. If you're seeking stability, predictable tasks, and a defined corporate ladder, this opportunity isn't for you. We're in search of a builder, an entrepreneur who thrives on creating from scratch, solving problems, taking ownership, and generating long-term value. You must be willing to invest significantly in this venture.

About the Company

YOUNG Coffee is part of YOUNG, an international venture group based in the Netherlands and active across Europe. We're aiming to create more than just a coffee shop; our vision encompasses a modern coffee enterprise that integrates:

Currently, we operate our first location in Valencia, Spain. This is just the beginning; the real potential lies ahead.

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Automated coffee locations

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Specialty coffee products

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Coffee beans distributed through our ecosystem

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E-commerce

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B2B coffee supply

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Merchandise

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Hospitality partnerships

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Technology-driven operations

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Future growth through acquisitions and rebranding opportunities

The Role

We aim to build a coffee business centered around systems rather than solely on people. We believe the future belongs to coffee enterprises that merge:

We are eager to explore questions such as:

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Exceptional customer experience

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Strong branding

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Automation

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Operational simplicity

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Scalability

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Data and technology

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How can one person efficiently manage a location?

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How can we supply our coffee across multiple businesses?

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How can we establish a scalable coffee ecosystem instead of merely opening cafés?

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How can we expand through acquisitions rather than starting from scratch?

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How can we create a business model that works at 5, 20, or even 100 locations?

Who We Are Looking For

We are specifically seeking someone based in the Netherlands, with a strong preference for Dutch speakers. Coffee experience is not mandatory; what matters most is your mindset. You could be:

You should enjoy:

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An entrepreneur

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An operator

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Someone with experience in building and scaling businesses

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A person who prefers building over managing

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Comfortable with uncertainty

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Not an advisor

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Creating order from chaos

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Problem-solving

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Rapid execution

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Taking ownership

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Challenging assumptions

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Thinking commercially

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Team building

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Identifying opportunities

What Success Looks Like

In the coming years, we aim to:

You would play a crucial role in achieving these goals.

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Expand YOUNG Coffee throughout the Netherlands and Europe

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Supply coffee across the YOUNG ecosystem

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Launch our e-commerce initiatives

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Forge partnerships with hospitality businesses

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Explore acquisition and rebranding opportunities

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Develop scalable operating systems

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Build a strong consumer brand

What We Offer

We provide a rare opportunity to help build a company from the ground up, offering real ownership through equity, genuine responsibility, and significant impact. The exact structure will depend on the individual, their contributions, and the long-term fit. We are not looking for employees; we are seeking future partners.

If you're interested, please tell us about:

No traditional cover letter is necessary. We value your ideas, ownership mentality, and entrepreneurial spirit far more than your CV. Please reach out to valeria@young.com.

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What you have built in the past

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What excites you about YOUNG Coffee

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Your ideas for scaling the business

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Why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this journey