Area Manager

SP Executive Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Executive Search is seeking an experienced Area Manager to join a leading hospitality business with a strong national presence. The role covers Leeds and surrounding Yorkshire areas, focusing on commercial performance, guest experience and operational leadership across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate multi-site hospitality leadership, strong P&L acumen, and a hands-on approach to developing management teams while upholding brand standards and consistent service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site hospitality management across pubs/restaurants.
• Strong commercial focus with sales, margins and cost control.
• Hands-on, data-driven leader with brand standards and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of multiple sites, ensuring service excellence.
• Coach and develop management teams to improve guest experience.
• Drive sales, profitability and brand standards across locations.
• Execute business strategy and ongoing operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, food safety and company policy.
• Analyze P&L results, identify trends, implement improvements.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Multi-site management

Leadership

P&L analysis

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Tools

KPI dashboards

Job description

Location: Leeds & Surrounding Yorkshire Areas

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

SP Executive Search is seeking an experienced Area Manager to join a leading hospitality business (pubs) with strong national presence. This role suits a commercially minded operator who thrives on driving performance, elevating guest experience, and leading multiple sites to success.

We are looking for an Area Manager for a patch covering Leeds & Surrounding Yorkshire Areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the performance of a multiple sites in a patch, ensuring excellence in service and operations
• Lead, coach and develop management teams to deliver outstanding customer experience
• Drive sales, profitability and consistent brand standards across all locations
• Execute business strategy, new initiatives and ongoing operational improvements
• Ensure ongoing compliance with H&S, food safety and company policy
• Analyse P&L results, identify trends and implement actions for improved performance
• Manage stakeholder relationships with internal teams, suppliers and regional leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• Must have proven experience in multi-site management within hospitality, food-led retail, casual dining and restaurants OR wet-led establishments
• Strong commercial ability - confident with sales growth, margins and cost control
• Inspirational leadership style with a focus on development and accountability
• Comfortable working with data, P&Ls and KPI dashboards
• Confident communicator who can influence and engage at all levels
• Hands-on, solutions-focused operator with high brand standards

If you’re a results-driven Area Manager ready to make an impact with a well-established hospitality brand, we’d love to speak with you.