Area Manager – Hospitality (Pubs)
Location: Kent & South London
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
SP Executive Search is seeking an experienced Area Manager to join a leading hospitality business (pubs) with strong national presence. This role suits a commercially minded operator who thrives on driving performance, elevating guest experience, and leading multiple sites to success.
We are looking for an Area Manager for a patch covering South London and Kent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the performance of a multiple sites in a patch, ensuring excellence in service and operations
- Lead, coach and develop management teams to deliver outstanding customer experience
- Drive sales, profitability and consistent brand standards across all locations
- Execute business strategy, new initiatives and ongoing operational improvements
- Ensure ongoing compliance with H&S, food safety and company policy
- Analyse P&L results, identify trends and implement actions for improved performance
- Manage stakeholder relationships with internal teams, suppliers and regional leadership
What We’re Looking For:
- Must have proven experience in multi-site management within hospitality, food-led retail, casual dining and restaurants OR wet-led establishments
- Strong commercial ability – confident with sales growth, margins and cost control
- Inspirational leadership style with a focus on development and accountability
- Comfortable working with data, P&Ls and KPI dashboards
- Confident communicator who can influence and engage at all levels
- Hands-on, solutions-focused operator with high brand standards
If you’re a results-driven Area Manager ready to make an impact with a well-established hospitality brand, we’d love to speak with you.
Apply via SP Executive Search.
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