Area Manager - Toby Carvery - South London & Kent

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a South London & Kent Area Manager for Toby Carvery. This role involves overseeing 16 restaurants, ensuring high standards of service, and leading a diverse team. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader with a proven track record in sales growth and team engagement. The company values creating memorable moments for both guests and staff, offering various benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous Bonus Scheme

Flexible working hours

Option to buy up to 2 extra weeks of holiday

Structured development and support

Award nights and socials

Private medical and dental plans

Pension

26 days paid holiday

Bank holidays

Shopping discounts

Free shares

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering sales and profit growth in a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading a diverse team of approximately 350 staff across 16 restaurants.
• Ensuring high standards in food, drink, and service.
• Driving succession planning through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Job description

South London & Kent Area Manager at Toby Carvery

As our South London & Kent Area Manager at Toby Carvery, you’ll lead a collection of 16 fantastic restaurants where no two days are the same! This district covers the best of South East England, mainly in Kent and South London (Seven Oaks, Bexley Heath, Bromley, Beckenham, Gravesend, Maidstone, Mitcham, Snaresbrook, Woodford Green, Margate, Worcester Park), as well as Surrey (Epsom, Crawley, Redhill, Croydon) and Eastbourne. Through your passion, experience, and leadership, you’ll inspire your teams to grow and develop, serve up great guest experiences, and consistently meet targets.

Most importantly, you'll know how to have fun and celebrate success as a team when hard work pays off.

Join us at Toby Carvery, the home of the roast, where every day is a Sunday! We believe there’s only one way to do the Great British roast—properly. We are passionate about providing the best experience for our guests, from perfect roasties and fluffy Yorkshire puddings to generous service—we love what we do.

What’s in it for me…

• Generous Bonus Scheme – rewarding hard work
• Flexible working hours
• Option to buy up to 2 extra weeks of holiday
• Structured development and support
• Celebrating success with award nights, away days, and socials
• Private medical and dental plans
• Additional benefits: pension, 26 days paid holiday, bank holidays, shopping discounts, and free shares

What will I be doing…?

This role is varied and rewarding. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring your teams deliver high standards in food, drink, and service with passion and pride
• Leading a diverse team of approximately 350 staff across 16 restaurants
• Driving succession planning through coaching and mentoring
• Supporting your teams to excel and achieve results
• Fostering a commercial culture focused on standards, sales, and profit
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and risk-free environment

What do I need…?

Our teams are diverse, and so are our requirements. You should:

• Be able to recruit, retain, and engage top talent
• Be an inspiring leader with drive, energy, and commitment
• Share the bigger picture to empower your team
• Have a good understanding of Toby Carvery’s offer and guest profile
• Have a proven track record in delivering sales and profit growth in a multi-site environment
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

We believe that work is just one ingredient of a fulfilling life. We aim for you and your teams to love what you do because we’re all about creating memorable moments. At M&B, it’s really the people that make it worthwhile. When you join us, you become part of our work family—48,000 colleagues across the country.

Why not see what it’s like to work with us? Follow us on social @LifeatMAB to find out more.

Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 27th May 2025

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