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

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 locationsLead and develop Restaurant General Managers to ensure high-performing teams across the areaTake full P&L responsibility, ensuring profitability and cost control across the regionDrive sales growth and commercial success through strategic planning and executionMaintain exceptional customer experience standards, ensuring consistency across all sitesEnsure full compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations, minimising operational risksImplement 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 QSRA strong track record of delivering commercial success in a high-turnover, high-volume environmentExperience in leading and developing large teams, building a strong leadership pipelineA hands-on approach, with the ability to balance strategy and operational executionExcellent financial acumen, with a history of managing P&Ls and achieving sustainable profit growthA guest and people-focused leader, ensuring a culture of high performance, engagement, and accountabilityStrong change management experience, with the ability to drive transformation and operational improvements

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary starting from £60,000Fully electric company carAnnual bonus based on KPIs and commercial performanceLong-term incentive planPrivate medical cover, online GP services, and additional health benefitsStrong career growth opportunities within an ambitious and growing business