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Area Manager – Hospitality (Pubs)
Location: Leeds & Surrounding Yorkshire Areas
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 a strong national presence. This role suits a commercially minded operator who thrives on driving performance, elevating guest experience, and leading multiple sites to success.
About the Role
We are looking for an Area Manager for a patch covering Leeds & Surrounding Yorkshire Areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the performance of 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
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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
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