Core purpose: At Locals Pubs, we believe in creating spaces where belonging is felt, not just claimed. Our pubs are rooted in real communities, thriving together and doing well by doing good. As an Operations Manager, you are the driving force behind this vision-partnering with Management Partners (MPs) to deliver exceptional guest experiences, build sustainable businesses, and champion our values of Thriving Together, Pride in Our Stride, Delighting Every Guest, and Built on Personality, Not Polish What you'll get in return: Competitive salary Performance related annual bonus Company pension Life insurance 25 holiday days bank holidays Option to buy and sell holidays, plus long service days Retail and leisure discount schemes Car allowance Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Single cover private healthcare Health and wellbeing suite via Perkbox Employee assistance programme via Perkbox Free pay day drinks Progression and development opportunities Pub discount scheme Accountabilities Thriving Together (Belonging You Can Feel) Attract, recruit, develop and retain 5★ calibre MPs. Build strong industry relationships and talent pipelines. Support MP development through Progress with Punch and PATHS learning programs. Work together as a team to develop a clear and structured operational plan. Provide MPs with a clear sense of direction and explain how they contribute to business goals. Doing well by doing good (Rooted in Real Community) Drive an exciting sales-led culture across all pubs - maximising all sales opportunities. Engage with MPs to deliver community-focused initiatives and charity events. Proactively build strong relationships within your geographical area. Ensure pubs act as hyperlocal anchors through authentic community engagement. Pride in Our Stride (Pride in the Everyday) Achieve and manage KPIs: budgeted sales, margin and profit. Deliver operational excellence across all pubs maintaining high standards. Take ownership of MP onboarding journey for future success. Drive long-term profitability while ensuring compliance and high standards. Translate company strategy into action and achievement. Delighting every guest (Built on Personality, Not Polish) Communicate clearly and influence others to achieve a win-win. Show enthusiasm and maintain energy and commitment in the face of setbacks. Demonstrate willingness to embrace fresh ideas and challenge norms. Lead and develop MP skills within your region as a key focus for growth. Encourage individuality and authentic hospitality in every pub. Commit to meet and exceed guest expectations by providing great service and standards. Successfully deliver change programmes through positive reinforcement. Reduce operator failures by staying close to the reality of business and reacting quickly. Promote centrally facilitated courses available to MPs for guest experience improvement. Key stakeholders Head of Operations Operations Director Management Partner (Pub Tenants) Operations Managers People Partner Talent & Development Partner Property Manager Investment Manager Marketing Managers Property Surveyor Food Business Manager Recruitment Manager Person Specification - Technical Competencies/Professional expertise Three years' experience in a customer facing multi-site management role. Excellent interpersonal skills - with the ability to build strong relationships. The ability to lead others through high challenge and support. Delivers high standards of performance and delivery. Develops and communicates a clear vision to succeed. Resourceful and resilient Excellent team player Sound Commercial and Business Acumen Experience Computer literate - intermediate in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Power Point and advanced Excel Numerically competent with experience of Profit & Loss, cash flows and business accounts Full GB Driving Licence