Area Manager - Branded Hospitality | South Wales

Area Manager – Branded Hospitality | South Wales

Location: South Wales (Field-based)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + company car + benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent

A well-established, nationally recognised operator is looking to appoint a high-performing Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of branded food and beverage outlets across South Wales.

The business operates in high-volume, customer-facing environments and is part of a larger group with strong infrastructure, national presence, and long-term investment in hospitality. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for multiple food-led sites, and we are specifically seeking candidates with a background in branded, structured hospitality operations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations and overall performance across multiple branded foodservice sitesLead, coach and develop General Managers and kitchen/FOH teams to drive engagement and performanceDeliver against targets across sales, cost control, labour management and customer satisfactionChampion brand standards, food safety, and operational excellenceEnsure consistent execution of central initiatives, SOPs and promotional activityIdentify talent and support succession planning and team developmentCollaborate with central teams on audits, training, reporting, and compliance reviewsContribute to new openings, refurbishments, and operational improvement projects

The right person

To be considered, you must have:

A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in an Area Manager or equivalent multi-site leadership roleA background in branded, food-led hospitality (QSR, casual dining, fast-casual, food-to-go or similar)Proven experience managing high-volume operations across multiple locationsStrong leadership and coaching skills, with a people-first approachCommercial acumen and confidence in using data to drive performanceKnowledge of food safety, H&S, and compliance in structured environmentsA full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel across South Wales