Area Manager : Branded Hospitality South Wales Location: South Wales (Field:based) Salary: Up to A GBP 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 sites * Lead, coach and develop General Managers and kitchen/FOH teams to drive engagement and performance * Deliver against targets across sales, cost control, labour management and customer satisfaction * Champion brand standards, food safety, and operational excellence * Ensure consistent execution of central initiatives, SOPs and promotional activity * Identify talent and support succession planning and team development * Collaborate with central teams on audits, training, reporting, and compliance reviews * Contribute 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 role * A background in branded, food:led hospitality (QSR, casual dining, fast:casual, food:to:go or similar) * Proven experience managing high:volume operations across multiple locations * Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a people:first approach * Commercial acumen and confidence in using data to drive performance * Knowledge of food safety, H and S, and compliance in structured environments * A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel across South Wales