Area Manager / Regional Manager

Area Manager - Hospitality - Retail - M3 Corridor

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 Southampton, Bassingstoke Region.

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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