Area Manager

Area Manager – Pubs

Location: North East/North Yorkshire

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Additional Company Benefits

SP Executive Search is proud to be partnering with a growing pub group to recruit an experienced Area Manager. This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially driven, people-focused leader to oversee a portfolio of well-loved pubs offering great food, a warm welcome, and quality accommodation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support, and develop Pub Managers and their teams to deliver consistently high standards across food, drink, service, and letting rooms

• Drive sales growth, profitability, and a positive guest experience across all locations

• Maintain high operational standards while keeping the heart and individuality of each pub

• Implement commercial strategies, local marketing initiatives, and effective cost control

• Ensure compliance with licensing, health & safety, and brand standards

• Review P&L reports and make commercially sound decisions to drive performance

• Foster a collaborative, guest-first culture across the portfolio

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven multi-site management experience within pubs, inns, or hospitality businesses with letting rooms

• Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing people and teams

• A customer-focused mindset with a strong emphasis on service and standards

• Sound commercial acumen with experience in growing sales and managing costs

• Financially confident, with the ability to interpret P&L reports and drive profitability

• A hands-on, visible leader who enjoys working closely with site teams

If you’re an Area Manager who loves great pubs, good food, and creating brilliant guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through SP Executive Search.

SP Executive Search is a specialist consultancy to the Hospitality & Retail sector.