Posted: 22h ago
The role
Area Manager - Hospitality - Retail - Exeter Region
Highly Competitive Salary + Company Car + Excellent overall Benefits
We are working with a well-established and growing Restaurant Group to recruit a people-focused Area Manager to oversee operations Specific Locations across Plymouth / Exeter area.
This role will see you managing Multi Site Locations and playing a key role in driving both operational excellence and team development.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting time to join the business as it continues to expand within the market. No two days will be the same, and you'll be given the opportunity to grow your career with a clear development pathway towards a Regional Manager position
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop Store / Restaurant Managers to deliver outstanding results
Conduct regular site visits, focusing on:
Health & Safety compliance
Customer experience and satisfaction
Productivity vs payroll performance
Commercial and operational standards
Analyse regional performance and implement strategies to improve key people and business metrics
Identify training needs and support succession planning across your area
Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures, including handling HR-related matters effectively
What We're Looking For
Current experience as an Area Manager, Cluster Manager, Regional Manager
Strong background in a customer-focused, people-led environment, such as:
Hospitality / Restaurants / QSR
Retail (Fashion, Department Stores, General Merchandise, Food Retail)
A proven track record of developing high-performing teams
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive profitability
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region
Have ideally started your career on a graduate programme, not essential.
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