Area Manager- bread&truffle.
Job Title: Area Manager
Reports To: Operations Director / Head of Operations
Location: Multi\-site (various store locations)
Role Overview
The Area Manager is at the heart of driving energy, performance, and culture across
multiple stores within the region. This is a hands\-on leadership role for someone who loves
being in the action, supporting teams on the floor, developing great people, and creating
stores that deliver outstanding customer experiences every day.
Working closely with Store Managers, the Area Manager inspires teams to achieve strong
sales performance, operational excellence, and the highest standards in food safety
and customer service. Through coaching, problem\-solving, and leading by example, the
role focuses on building confident teams and high\-performing stores.
As the key connection between Head Office and the stores, the Area Manager brings
company values and brand standards to life while making sure every location feels
supported, motivated, and aligned. It’s a role for someone who enjoys rolling up their
sleeves, celebrating team success, solving challenges, and helping people grow—all
while ensuring the business continues to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
1\. Operational Management
- Oversee daily operations across all assigned stores.
- Ensure stores comply with company procedures, operational standards, and
- Conduct regular store audits and performance reviews.
- Identify operational improvements and implement action plans.
- Ensure stores maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and
2\. Financial Performance
- Monitor store sales, labour costs, and COGS.
- Support Store Managers in achieving budget targets and profitability goals.
- Analyse financial reports and identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Implement strategies to increase sales and operational efficiency.
- Recruit, train, and develop Store Managers and key team members.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions.
- Support succession planning and internal development.
- Ensure teams are motivated and aligned with company culture and values.
- Provide hands\-on support to stores when operational issues arise.
- Support new store openings and operational launches.
- Work with Store Managers to resolve staffing, operational, or customer
- Ensure effective communication between stores and Head Office.
- Ensure all stores follow food safety regulations and health \& safety
- Maintain compliance with company audits and certification standards.
- Ensure all required documentation and training are completed.
- Ensure stores deliver consistent and high\-quality customer service.
- Monitor customer feedback and work with Store Managers to improve the
- Address escalated customer complaints when required.
- Sales growth
- Labour cost control
- Cost of Goods (COGS)
- Store audit results
- Customer satisfaction
- Staff retention and development
- Operational compliance
- Previous experience managing multiple retail or hospitality locations.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and problem\-solving abilities.
- Strong financial and analytical skills.
- Experience with operational systems and reporting tools.
- Ability to understand, manage, and ensure compliance with company policies,
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Results\-driven and highly organised
- Hands\-on and proactive approach
- Ability to motivate and develop teams
- Ability to work with autonomy, take initiative, and confidently solve problems
- Strong attention to operational detail
- Regular travel between stores.
- Flexible working hours including weekends when required.
- Hands\-on involvement during busy periods or operational challenges.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free or subsidised travel
- Store discount
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