Area Manager - JW Lees Brewery

At a Glance

- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams across multiple sites to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

- Company: Join JW Lees, a family-owned brewery with nearly 200 years of tradition.

- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave.

- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.

- Qualifications: Strong organisational and communication skills, with a passion for hospitality.

- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and access to exclusive discounts.

The predicted salary is between 56000 - 84000 £ per year.

JW Lees are looking for an Area Manager to join our Inns and Hotels division. Looking after a selection of destination sites, many with guest accommodation, this role will drive exceptional performance by recruiting, training, and supporting the best people, creating growth, and supporting our General Managers and improving the overall performance of the area.

The Role & Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with all key stakeholders across the business
• Responsible for the overall performance of the area
• Working with the General Managers to drive the profitable sales growth of the area
• Conduct regular appraisals and identify development opportunities with your team
• Undertake regular competitor analysis to help identify areas of improvement and business opportunity
• Conduct regular business reviews with General Managers
• Complete Area Manager audits in a timely manner
• Review all capex expenditure and make recommendations for development opportunities
• Undertake monthly area meetings that are vibrant and engaging
• Coach and develop the leadership team in the area
• Regular weekend and peak trading visits
• Monitor and action guest reviews, complaints, and compliments
• Coordinate new opening and major refurbs
• Develop a business plan for each business
• Assist in setting the budgets for each I&H
• Assist in pricing strategy of menus and drinks
• Monitor the dynamic daily pricing of bedrooms across the Area to maximise rooms revenue
• Monitor labour controls
• Performance manage where appropriate in a timely fashion

The Person

• The ability to work in a multi-site environment
• Enthusiastic and passionate about making sure every one of our guests has a fantastic experience
• Great organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, delegate and manage duties effectively
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the business and engage your team
• Strong commercial acumen striving to achieve sales, profits and KPI’s
• Highly numerate, being able to analyse financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Positive and upbeat with a “can do attitude” and strong work ethic
• Hardworking and self-motivated, capable of working autonomously when required but also as part of a strong team to deliver Company and Divisional goals
• Driven to lead, develop and continually improve the business and its people
• Continually strive for personal, team and business development and performance
• Flexible and adaptable
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Fully mobile with own vehicle

What we offer our Area Managers:

• Competitive pay plus annual bonus
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs, inns and hotels for you and friends and family
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• 24 hour confidential wellbeing support, plus counselling provided by the Licenced Trade Charity
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career with our internal and external development programmes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• Access to our onsite pub 'The Cottage', each Friday
• Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts

About JW Lees:

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do: Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together.

Area Manager - [Employer hidden] in Manchester employer: JW Lees

At [Employer hidden], we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values personal and professional growth. As an Area Manager, you'll enjoy competitive pay, a generous benefits package including private medical insurance and enhanced leave, and the opportunity to develop your career within a family-owned company that has been a staple in the North West for nearly 200 years. Join us in creating memorable experiences for our guests while working alongside a passionate team dedicated to excellence.