Regional Operations Manager – Multi-Site Dining

COREcruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading restaurant group to recruit an Operations Manager for the South West region, covering around eight sites in or around Reading. The role focuses on people-led leadership, coaching General Managers, and delivering a consistently exceptional guest experience.

You will manage multiple P&Ls, ensure strong team development, and drive sales, labour, and profitability while challenging standards to continuously improve performance across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multiple sites in a casual dining/brand restaurant environment.
• Strong commercial focus with ability to manage P&Ls and drive profitability.
• Proven track record coaching and developing General Managers and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee eight sites and work closely with General Managers.
• Report directly to the Operations Director and drive regional performance.
• Develop GMs, build strong teams, and ensure consistent guest experience across all sites.
• Monitor sales, labour, and profitability to raise standards and accountability.

Skills

Multi-site operator experience

Commercial acumen - P&L

People development & coaching

Stakeholder relationship building

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading restaurant group to recruit an Operations Manager for the South West region, covering around eight sites in or around Reading. The role focuses on people-led leadership, coaching General Managers, and delivering a consistently exceptional guest experience.

You will manage multiple P&Ls, ensure strong team development, and drive sales, labour, and profitability while challenging standards to continuously improve performance across the region.