Operations Manager - South Coast, £85/90k plus bonus

Operations Manager – South Coast, £85/90k plus bonus  

 

South Coast - Must live on the South Coast East Sussex and surrounding area.

 

We’re working with a dynamic and fast-growing leisure hospitality brand that’s making a real impact across London and the Southeast. With a strong operational base and ambitious growth plans, they are now looking to bring on board an Operations Manager to support this unique patch. Managing a key location, living close to the area would be ideal to support work-life balance, which is important to the client. The role will oversee nine different revenue streams and requires a strong operator who can manage teams effectively and act as the face of this key business in the region.

 

Important note:
Our client is only considering candidates with a background in hospitality-style environments, this includes hotels, large-scale conference venues, sports stadiums, horse racing venues, theme parks, and similar high-volume, guest-facing operations. A blend of commercial awareness and hands-on, people-led management is essential.

 

The Operations Manager role:

Oversee operations across this tight regionManage and support the leadership team, while working closely with the MD who has a strong name in the industryBalance growth (including new openings) with maintaining high standards in the current estateLead teams to deliver excellent guest experiences, strong financial results, and operational consistency

The Ideal Candidate:

Comes from a hospitality/leisure-led background as outlined aboveHas experience in high-volume, guest-focused operationsHas worked at Senior Operations Manager or Operations Director levelStrong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and get the best out of senior managersIdeally has experience with openings and expansion projectsMinimum 5 years in a senior multi-site role, and London-based

If you want to work for a great restaurant business and you feel the above is for you then, apply today to  Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666

 



  • Location: Brighton, East Sussex, England
  • Salary: £85k - 90k per year + bonus
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Posted: 15-Apr-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com