Area Manager : Branded Hospitality South Wales

TipTopJob; Wales; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a high-performing Area Manager to oversee multiple branded food and beverage outlets in South Wales. This role involves leading teams, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with brand standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food-led hospitality and proven leadership experience.

Benefits

Company Car

Benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in an Area Manager or equivalent role.
• Background in branded, food-led hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple foodservice sites.
• Lead and develop General Managers and teams.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Location: South Wales (Field-based)

Salary: Up to A GBP 55,000 + company car + benefits

Contract: Full-time, permanent

A well-established, nationally recognized 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, a 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

1. Oversee daily operations and overall performance across multiple branded foodservice sites
2. Lead, coach, and develop General Managers and kitchen/FOH teams to drive engagement and performance
3. Deliver against targets across sales, cost control, labour management, and customer satisfaction
4. Champion brand standards, food safety, and operational excellence
5. Ensure consistent execution of central initiatives, SOPs, and promotional activities
6. Identify talent and support succession planning and team development
7. Collaborate with central teams on audits, training, reporting, and compliance reviews
8. Contribute to new openings, refurbishments, and operational improvement projects

The right person

To Be Considered, You Must Have

1. A minimum of 2-3 years experience in an Area Manager or equivalent multi-site leadership role
2. A background in branded, food-led hospitality (QSR, casual dining, fast-casual, food-to-go or similar)
3. Proven experience managing high-volume operations across multiple locations
4. Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a people-first approach
5. Commercial acumen and confidence in using data to drive performance
6. Knowledge of food safety, H&S, and compliance in structured environments
7. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel across South Wales