Operations and Area Manager

Growth Kitchen

. Train new franchisees and help them learn how to cook the company's brands .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomJunior💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in training and supporting franchisees in operational excellence and culinary standards, while effectively managing multiple kitchen partners to drive business growth and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Franchisee TrainingOperational Performance ManagementCommercial ConversationsKitchen SupportCustomer Engagement

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Hard Skills

Restaurant ManagementCulinary StandardsPerformance AnalysisBusiness Growth StrategiesKitchen Operations

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationPositive AttitudeCoaching OpennessRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Hospitality ExperienceFranchise ManagementDelivery KitchensSite VisitsUK Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Train new franchisees and help them learn how to cook the company's brands
Have commercial conversations with franchisees and help them grow their business
Run regular on-site checks and help partners cook more accurately and better
Work with teams and managers in partner kitchens to improve operational and commercial performance
Manage a cluster of 30+ kitchen partners, owning their growth trajectory and week-to-week performance
Provide hands-on kitchen support and solve site issues
Launch and manage a network of third-party delivery kitchens
Ensure franchisees operate smoothly and cook food to high standards
Help kitchen partners maximise their success through strategic support and management
Travel nationally across the UK 80% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-4 years of work experience in a restaurant/ hospitality role as an AGM or GM of a single site or similar
Excited to learn and figure things out, asking great questions and being open to coaching
Excited to travel and visit kitchens across the UK, talk to customers and help them cook our food well
Friendly, positive, and clear communicator and enjoy meeting new people
Fluent in English
Right to work in the UK is a must

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work directly with and learn from the best food delivery brands
Join a fast-growing startup
Competitive salary
Pension Scheme
Stock options
25 days of holiday + bank holidays
Paid travel for national travel