Area Manager - Food Services - Greggs Franchise Operations - Perth

Motor Fuel Group; Perth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Greggs is seeking an experienced Area Manager to support and grow its franchise operations across Northern Scotland. You will collaborate with Contract Managers and site teams to drive operational excellence, ensure brand compliance, and help achieve sales and profitability targets while championing training and continuous improvement across multiple locations.

You will lead high-performing teams, conduct regular store visits and audits, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' management experience within a high-volume QSR environment (Greggs, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, or similar).
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of food safety and compliance requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Greggs brand standards.
• Deliver Greggs training and development programmes.
• Coach and support Contract Managers to drive performance.
• Conduct regular site visits, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Work with site teams to improve standards.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support new store openings.
• Deliver budget and performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Area Manager – Greggs Franchise Operations

Location: Field-Based Perth | Scotland

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Area Manager to support and grow our Greggs franchise business across Northern Scotland.

Working closely with Contract Managers and site teams, you will drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with Greggs brand standards, and support the delivery of sales and profitability targets. Acting as the key link between our business and Greggs, you will champion training, development, and continuous improvement across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Greggs brand standards.
• Deliver Greggs training and development programmes.
• Coach and support Contract Managers to drive performance.
• Conduct regular site visits, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Work with site teams to improve standards.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support new store openings.
• Deliver budget and performance targets.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' management experience within a high-volume QSR environment (Greggs, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, or similar).
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of food safety and compliance requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the growth of one of the UK's most recognised food-to-go brands, working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the autonomy to make a real impact..