Operations Manager

Job description

Operations Manager | South East

If you're looking for a multi-site role where you can genuinely influence performance, develop great people, and be part of an ambitious growth journey, this could be the opportunity for you.

We're partnering with a well-established premium hospitality brand to recruit an Operations

Manager responsible for a portfolio of around 10–12 locations across the South East.

This is a highly visible, field-based leadership role where you'll work closely with site leaders to strengthen performance, develop talent, and ensure consistently high standards across your region.

You'll be someone who enjoys being in the business, building strong relationships, identifying opportunities, and helping teams achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Coach and develop Site Managers, creating a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Drive operational excellence by maintaining consistently high standards across every location.
• Support teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience through effective leadership and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of regional performance, with responsibility for sales, labour, profitability, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, operational standards, and company policies.
• Support new site launches and regional projects while working closely with the wider leadership team to deliver business objectives.

About You

You'll have experience leading multiple sites within restaurants, pubs, or food retail.

You're commercially minded, people-focused, and passionate about developing others. You're at your best when you're out in the business, supporting your teams, solving problems, and driving performance through great leadership.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business with exciting growth plans, where you'll have the autonomy to make an impact and the support to continue developing your own career. If you enjoy leading from the front, building high-performing teams, and delivering strong commercial results, we'd love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brighton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English