Area Manager - Midlands

Area Manager

Midlands Region

Up to £45,000 per Annum (DOE) + Company Car

As an Area Manager, you will be supporting your managers and teams onsite by getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities, you will be drawn to satisfaction from managing and training your team. The Area Manager will support their team in providing a professional service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.

• You will monitor, control financial performance and maintain costs within the budgeted targets, making sure all ordering and stock are within budget.
• Management of multiple sites within your area.
• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisations.
• To ensure that the Company and Client standards are met as well as financial targets, administration, compliance and reporting procedures are carried out.
• Monitor and support your team, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.
• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets and achievements.
• Develop and evolve all client’s services at locations, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented.
• Comply with Company and statutory policies and procedures and regulations.

• Senior management experience as a Area / Regional manager leading and inspiring operational teams to deliver results
• Previous multi-site contract catering background
• Previous experience running multiple P&Ls
• Strong Catering background
• Proven ability to effectively build relationships and influence internally at a senior level
• Led the implementation of change programmes to deliver operational benefits
• Ability to drive and retain business
• Experience of working within brand guidelines to deliver results
• Experience in highly commercial and price sensitive markets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrable success as a credible and confident influencer
• The ability to quickly build a trusted relationship with cross-functional customers  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Teams
• Works well under pressure to meet deadlines
• A creative and innovative thinker
• Able to quickly build credibility with key stakeholders