AREA MANAGER - CROESO PUBS

Croesopubsltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic pub group in South Wales is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee the performance and standards of nine venues. The role involves driving sales growth, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with operational policies. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and leadership skills, along with a supportive management style. This position requires visiting venues regularly, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of business finances and growth opportunities.
• Experience in managing diverse operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across all venues.
• Strategic planning and business performance analysis.
• Collaborate with Head Office Sales and Marketing department.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team-focused management style

Job description

Croeso Pubs is one of South Wales’ most dynamic Pub Groups. With continued expansion across our portfolio, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Area Manager to join our Senior team.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Directors, this is a varied, hands-on, and highly rewarding leadership role. You will oversee the performance and standards of nine venues, working closely with each site’s General Manager to ensure that every business operates in line with Croeso’s values, vision, and commercial expectations.

You will also work in close partnership with our Head Office Sales and Marketing teams to maximise revenue opportunities, deliver effective campaigns, and maintain a strong brand presence across all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving sales growth across all venues
• Strategic planning
• Analysing business performance and identifying opportunities
• Collaborating closely with Head Office Sales and Marketing departments
• Recruiting, selecting, and developing management teams
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with General Managers
• Ensuring full compliance with licensing, food hygiene, and operational policies
• Creating and managing your own journey plan to effectively visit all venues, including evenings and weekends

About You:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
• A supportive, team-focused management style
• An understanding of the varied nature of our nine unique businesses
• An understanding of business finances and reviewing all opportunities for growth

The role involves oversight of (currently) 9 sites, and you will devise your own journey plan to visit each venue on different days and time throughout the week and at weekends.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and your application in writing to Nick Newman [e-mail].