Area Manager

Area Manager – Hospitality (Pubs)

Location: Kent & South London

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

SP Executive Search is seeking an experienced Area Manager to join a leading hospitality business (pubs) with strong national presence. This role suits a commercially minded operator who thrives on driving performance, elevating guest experience, and leading multiple sites to success.

We are looking for an Area Manager for a patch covering South London and Kent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the performance of a multiple sites in a patch, ensuring excellence in service and operations
• Lead, coach and develop management teams to deliver outstanding customer experience
• Drive sales, profitability and consistent brand standards across all locations
• Execute business strategy, new initiatives and ongoing operational improvements
• Ensure ongoing compliance with H&S, food safety and company policy
• Analyse P&L results, identify trends and implement actions for improved performance
• Manage stakeholder relationships with internal teams, suppliers and regional leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• Must have proven experience in multi-site management within hospitality, food-led retail, casual dining and restaurants OR wet-led establishments
• Strong commercial ability – confident with sales growth, margins and cost control
• Inspirational leadership style with a focus on development and accountability
• Comfortable working with data, P&Ls and KPI dashboards
• Confident communicator who can influence and engage at all levels
• Hands-on, solutions-focused operator with high brand standards

If you’re a results-driven Area Manager ready to make an impact with a well-established hospitality brand, we’d love to speak with you.

Apply via SP Executive Search.

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