Multisite Area Manager - Leisure & Hospitality

COREcruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a growing portfolio of busy leisure and hospitality venues across Essex and London. The role emphasizes developing managers, improving performance and delivering consistently brilliant guest experiences.

This high-impact leadership position requires coaching, strategic planning and a strong focus on guest service while travelling across the region to ensure standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Multisite leadership experience in leisure, hospitality, retail or similar customer-focused environment.
• A confident people leader who develops and motivates managers.
• Strong commercial awareness and a focus on consistent results.
• High standards, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Passionate about service, team engagement and operational excellence.
• Comfortable travelling across Essex and London.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop General Managers, Assistant Managers and Heads of Department.
• Oversee multiple venues, with portfolio growth expected.
• Set clear performance plans, KPIs and development objectives.
• Deliver regular reviews, coaching and one-to-one support.
• Maintain high operational, service and safety standards.
• Roll out training, new initiatives and process improvements.
• Drive commercial growth across memberships, food and beverage and retail.
• Monitor site visits, team engagement and operational consistency.
• Manage rotas, wage control and complex people matters.
• Support guest feedback, service recovery and escalated issues.
• Help oversee alternative education programmes and instructor performance.

Skills

Multisite leadership

People leadership

Commercial awareness

Operational excellence

Service focus

Travel flexibility

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a growing portfolio of busy leisure and hospitality venues across Essex and London. The role emphasizes developing managers, improving performance and delivering consistently brilliant guest experiences.

This high-impact leadership position requires coaching, strategic planning and a strong focus on guest service while travelling across the region to ensure standards are upheld.