Area Manager

Area Manager – Leisure & Hospitality

Location – Essex / LondonSalary – £50,000–£60,000

Ready to put your leadership skills into top gear? I am looking for an energetic Area Manager to oversee a growing portfolio of busy leisure and hospitality venues across Essex and London.

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys developing managers, improving performance and creating consistently brilliant guest experiences.

The role

• Lead, coach and develop General Managers, Assistant Managers and Heads of Department.




• Oversee multiple venues, with the portfolio expected to grow.




• Set clear performance plans, KPIs and development objectives.




• Deliver regular reviews, coaching and one-to-one support.




• Maintain high operational, service and safety standards.




• Roll out training, new initiatives and process improvements.




• Drive commercial growth across memberships, food and beverage and retail.




• Monitor site visits, team engagement and operational consistency.




• Manage rotas, wage control and complex people matters.




• Support guest feedback, service recovery and escalated issues.




• Help oversee alternative education programmes and instructor performance.

About you

• Proven multi-site leadership experience in leisure, hospitality, retail or a similar customer-focused environment.




• A confident people leader who develops and motivates managers.




• Strong commercial awareness and a focus on consistent results.




• High standards, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.




• Passionate about service, team engagement and operational excellence.




• Comfortable travelling across Essex and London.

Ready for your next leadership challenge?

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