Area Manager, Food Service & New Store Openings

Motor Fuel Group; Perth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & Development

Employee Recognition Scheme

Online Discounts

Job summary

Motor Fuel Group is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead franchise operations across the UK. You will drive pre-opening training, brand compliance and store performance, collaborating with Contract Managers and Franchise Brand Managers.

This field-based role requires extensive travel, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to develop training plans, dashboards and action plans to ensure standards across the network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' management experience within a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) environment.
• Strong understanding of retail, foodservice, and forecourt operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams.
• Proven ability to drive compliance, training, and operational standards.
• Sound understanding of relevant food safety and operational legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the successful opening of new franchise locations across the UK.
• Deliver comprehensive pre-opening training programmes to store teams and management.
• Ensure all site teams fully understand and operate in line with franchisor standards and procedures.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities for new store openings.
• Coordinate and manage franchise training plans, course attendance, and development programmes.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess operational performance, training effectiveness, and compliance with brand standards.
• Monitor adherence to franchisor regulations and implement corrective actions where required.
• Partner with Contract Managers and Brand Managers to address audit findings and restore compliance.
• Maintain and manage training matrices, providing monthly performance and compliance dashboards across your region.
• Support the delivery of franchisor audits and ensure action plans are completed effectively.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across MFG, Greggs, and franchise partners.

Skills

People management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Food safety

Job description

Motor Fuel Group is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead franchise operations across the UK. You will drive pre-opening training, brand compliance and store performance, collaborating with Contract Managers and Franchise Brand Managers.

This field-based role requires extensive travel, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to develop training plans, dashboards and action plans to ensure standards across the network.