Area Manager – Branded Hospitality

JR United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of branded food and beverage outlets in South Wales. This pivotal leadership role involves managing high-volume operations, driving performance, and ensuring brand standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in branded hospitality, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence. Join a company that values talent development and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a multi-site leadership role.
• Experience in branded food-led hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple foodservice sites.
• Lead and develop General Managers and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Commercial Acumen

Food Safety Knowledge

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Area Manager – Branded Hospitality, Swansea

Client:

CORElevate

Location:

Swansea, South Wales

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

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