Area Operations Manager

Fantastic opportunity for an individual to join as a Area Manager to join a thriving Food service company (Fantastic company, with many sites across Northern Ireland) This company places immense value on their staff, and is one of the best places for an individual to work in. The position is based in Newtownards Head Quarters, and also involves travel to each of the other business units in Northern Ireland. Permanent Position. Salary Negotiable (Up to £43,000) + Bonus + Car + Additional Fantastic Benefits and Perks & Progression Opportunities The Role We’re looking for an experienced and driven Area Manager to lead and support multiple locations, ensuring exceptional standards, strong leadership and consistent commercial performance across the business. Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting Shop Managers, strengthening site operations and creating a culture of accountability, structure and high performance. The Role This is a hands-on, multi-site position where you’ll maintain a strong presence across all locations. Through regular site visits, clear communication and structured follow-up, you’ll ensure operational standards, customer experience and sales performance are consistently delivered. You’ll balance support and challenge-developing managers, recognising strong performance and addressing gaps quickly to keep every site running at its best. Key Responsibilities Drive consistent standards in service, product quality and site presentation across all locations Support, coach and hold Shop Managers accountable for performance and leadership Monitor and improve sales performance, identifying opportunities to grow revenue Ensure excellent customer experience and strong team engagement across all sites Maintain clear communication between sites and production/operations Implement and reinforce structured processes, routines and training standards Identify underperformance and ensure clear actions are followed through About You Proven experience in a relevant role Strong leadership skills with the confidence to challenge and support teams Highly organised with the ability to drive structure and consistency Commercially aware, with experience improving sales performance A clear communicator who ensures accountability and follow-through Passionate about delivering high standards and developing others What Success Looks Like Consistent, high-quality standards across all locations Strong, confident Shop Managers leading well-organised teams Improved sales performance driven by better execution Clear communication and accountability embedded across the business For further information on this opportunity, or any other position, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath in the strictest confidence. Skills: Area Manager retail manager store manager Shop leader Operations Food Benefits: Excellent Benefits (Industry Leading)…