Area Manager / Regional Manager

Area Manager - Hospitality - Retail - M3 Corridor Highly Competitive Salary + Company Car + Excellent overall Benefits We are working with a well-established and growing Restaurant Group to recruit a people-focused Area Manager to oversee operations Specific Locations across Southampton, Bassingstoke Region. This role will see you managing Multi Site Locations and playing a key role in driving both operational excellence and team development. The Opportunity This is an exciting time to join the business as it continues to expand within the market. No two days will be the same, and you'll be given the opportunity to grow your career with a clear development pathway towards a Regional Manager position Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach, and develop Store / Restaurant Managers to deliver outstanding results • Conduct regular site visits, focusing on: • Health & Safety compliance • Customer experience and satisfaction • Productivity vs payroll performance • Commercial and operational standards • Analyse regional performance and implement strategies to improve key people and business metrics • Identify training needs and support succession planning across your area • Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures, including handling HR-related matters effectively What We're Looking For • Current experience as an Area Manager, Cluster Manager, Regional Manager • Strong background in a customer-focused, people-led environment, such as: Hospitality / Restaurants / QSR Retail (Fashion, Department Stores, General Merchandise, Food Retail) • A proven track record of developing high-performing teams • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive profitability • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region • Have ideally started your career on a graduate programme, not essential. BH36519