Area Manager - Branded Hospitality | South Wales

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Manager for branded hospitality in South Wales. This pivotal role involves overseeing multiple foodservice outlets, driving operational excellence, and leading teams to achieve high performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in food-led hospitality and a commitment to championing brand standards and customer satisfaction. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for the hospitality sector and a proven track record in multi-site management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in an Area Manager or multi-site leadership role.
• Experience in branded, food-led hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and performance across multiple foodservice sites.
• Lead and develop teams to drive engagement and performance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Coaching Skills

Commercial Acumen

Food Safety Knowledge

Operational Excellence

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Area Manager - Branded Hospitality | South Wales, Swansea

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Client:

Corecruitment

Location:

South Wales

Job Category:

Hospitality

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

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