Area Development Manager Food Retail

7 days ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom MFG Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Area Development Manager Food Retail to join our team at MFG. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting contract managers to grow and develop their food-to-go businesses, ensuring brand standards are maintained, and food safety legislation is complied with.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and customer-focused individual with previous experience in QSR brands, such as Burger King, McDonald's, or KFC. You will have a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, managing multiple priorities, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, excellent planning and organisation skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You will also hold a minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene certification and a minimum of 2 years' experience in QSR at a managerial level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Fully understand and comply with your brands' franchisor regulations, ensuring site teams are fully trained to deliver.
  • Manage franchisor-regulated training & development programs.
  • Oversee training of Managers & Contract Managers in franchise brands, planning training & attendance of courses.
  • Conduct bi-weekly visits to stores to appraise compliance to brand standards and training.
  • Conduct quarterly visits at identified hot food locations within geographical regions, completing SAS food standards.
  • Follow up on brand audits with contract managers, visiting sites out of compliance & working with the Food Operations Manager to bring store back into compliance.
  • Deliver brand training courses for MFG team members.
  • Understand retail & forecourt operations and how they work alongside food services.
  • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders in MFG and franchise brands.
  • Attend & present in monthly team meetings.
  • Attend weekly Operations and Food on the Go meetings.
  • Assist with the launch of developments that include hot food in your geographical area.
  • You will be expected to cover other Area Managers as and when the business requires.

Requirements

  • Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene certification.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in QSR at a managerial level.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Salary

A competitive salary of £33,000 per annum, reflecting your value to our business.


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