Area Manager

Job Title: Area Manager Location: Field-Based – Regional Role (Derbyshire Peak District, Forest of Bowland, Walney Island) Salary: Negotiable + Annual Bonus Benefits: Company Car, Laptop, Phone About Us Dorbiere Pub Group, a proud sister company of LWC Drinks, is an independently owned and operated hospitality group with a diverse portfolio of pubs, inns, and bars across the North-West, North-East, and Midlands of England. With continued expansion across our Inns Estate, we are now seeking a dedicated and experienced Area Support Country Inn Manager to support and grow our thriving business. The Opportunity Are you a passionate and driven leader in the hospitality industry? Do you have experience managing hotels, bars, and restaurants and want to take your career to the next level? If so, this could be your ideal next step. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the operational management of a growing group of country inns, helping drive profitability, enhance guest experience, and develop talented teams across three stunning rural locations. Key Responsibilities • Oversee and support a group of Country Inns located in: o Edale (Derbyshire Peak District) o Barley (Forest of Bowland) o Walney Island (Barrow-in-Furness) • Recruit, train, coach, and manage General Managers to ensure high standards across accommodation, food, and beverage operations. • Drive business performance by meeting and exceeding profit targets. • Support new acquisitions and property developments. • Implement and oversee promotional campaigns and pricing strategies. • Ensure all properties operate to the highest standards and comply with company policies and legal requirements. • Work collaboratively with other senior managers to deliver consistent guest experience and operational excellence. What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in an operational management role within hospitality (hotels, pubs, inns, and restaurants). • Strong leadership and people management skills. • A hands-on leader who leads from the front with energy, confidence, and clarity. • Commercial acumen with the ability to analyse performance and drive results. • Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills. • Highly organised and capable of managing multiple venues across a region. • A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Why Join Us? • Be a key player in a fast-growing, independently owned hospitality group. • Work in a vibrant, people-focused environment with real autonomy and influence. • Enjoy a role that blends strategic input with day-to-day operational impact. Interested? If you\’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you