Area Manager - Branded Hospitality South Wales

Area Manager – Branded Hospitality | South Wales Location: South Wales (Field-based) Salary: Up to £55,000 company car benefits Contract: Full-time, permanent A well-established, nationally recognised operator is looking to appoint a high-performing Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of branded food and beverage outlets across South Wales. The business operates in high-volume, customer-facing environments and is part of a larger group with strong infrastructure, national presence, and long-term investment in hospitality. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for multiple food-led sites, and we are specifically seeking candidates with a background in branded, structured hospitality operations. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations and overall performance across multiple branded foodservice sites Lead, coach and develop General Managers and kitchen/FOH teams to drive engagement and performance Deliver against targets across sales, cost control, labour management and customer satisfaction Champion brand standards, food safety, and operational excellence Ensure consistent execution of central initiatives, SOPs and promotional activity Identify talent and support succession planning and team development Collaborate with central teams on audits, training, reporting, and compliance reviews Contribute to new openings, refurbishments, and operational improvement projects The right person To be considered, you must have: A minimum of 2–3 years' experience in an Area Manager or equivalent multi-site leadership role A background in branded, food-led hospitality (QSR, casual dining, fast-casual, food-to-go or similar) Proven experience managing high-volume operations across multiple locations Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a people-first approach Commercial acumen and confidence in using data to drive performance Knowledge of food safety, H&S, and compliance in structured environments A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel across South Wales AMRT1_UKCT

Location: Swansea, GB

Posted Date: 5/9/2025