Senior Area Manager - Food Retail, up to £68,000

COREcruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Area Manager – Food Retail, up to £68,000

Are you looking for a step up into Regional Management in the next 12 months?

An opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Senior Area Manager to join a leading multi-site food retail/QSR operator in a pivotal leadership role.This is a chance to take ownership of a high-performing, high-turnover region and drive operational excellence across multiple locations.

We are looking for a proven multi-site operator with the ability to lead, develop, and inspire large teams, deliver strong commercial results, and maintain exceptional brand and operational standards in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The Role:

• Oversee and manage a multi-site portfolio, driving operational efficiency and performance across all locations
• Lead and develop Restaurant General Managers to ensure high-performing teams across the area
• Take full P&L responsibility, ensuring profitability and cost control across the region
• Drive sales growth and commercial success through strategic planning and execution
• Maintain exceptional customer experience standards, ensuring consistency across all sites
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations, minimising operational risks
• Implement operational and business improvement strategies to enhance efficiency and drive performance

The Ideal Candidate:

• 4+ years’ experience in multi-site management within food retail, supermarkets, or QSR
• A strong track record of delivering commercial success in a high-turnover, high-volume environment
• Experience in leading and developing large teams, building a strong leadership pipeline
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to balance strategy and operational execution
• Excellent financial acumen, with a history of managing P&Ls and achieving sustainable profit growth
• A guest and people-focused leader, ensuring a culture of high performance, engagement, and accountability
• Strong change management experience, with the ability to drive transformation and operational improvements

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary starting from £60,000
• Fully electric company car
• Annual bonus based on KPIs and commercial performance
• Long-term incentive plan
• Private medical cover, online GP services, and additional health benefits
• Strong career growth opportunities within an ambitious and growing business