Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in leading a sizeable region within a multi-site, consumer-facing business., Full operational P&L accountability and a track record of driving performance in a fast-paced environment., Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with a people-centric leadership style., Ability to think strategically while executing operationally, with a focus on customer experience and brand standards..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and inspire General Managers to uphold the Nando’s way across 10 restaurants in the region.

Drive growth, team development, and enhance customer experience and financial performance.

Deliver strong sales and profit while maintaining brand standards and a safe environment.

Communicate and execute a compelling strategy to motivate and engage teams.

Job description

Salary up to: Competitive

Want to help shape the bigger picture?
At Nando’s, our love for PERi-PERi is ever-growing—and so is our business! We’re opening new restaurants every year, which means we need passionate leaders to help us carry the load.

We’re on the lookout for an Area Manager (Regional Managing Director) to lead our Bristol & Bath region. In this role, you'll influence four key areas—People, Product, Place, and Performance, while supporting and inspiring our General Managers (Patraos) to lead the Nando’s way.
You’ll take full accountability for 10 restaurants in your region—supporting growth, guiding team development, and driving both customer experience and financial performance. Your goal? To deliver strong sales and profit while upholding our brand standards and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for teams and guests alike.

About You
We're looking for someone who brings a strong balance of strategic vision and hands-on leadership.

Here's what we're after:

Proven experience leading a sizeable region within a multi-site, consumer-facing business
Full operational P&L accountability
A track record of driving performance in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and coach high-performing teams
A rigorous, analytical mindset with a strong focus on delivering plans and measuring results
People-centric leadership style, balancing empathy with drive and accountability
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
Ability to think strategically while executing operationally
Commercially astute, with a strong focus on customer experience and brand standards
Strong team building, organisational, and motivational abilities
Able to communicate a compelling strategy and bring others along for the journey
Thrives in a dynamic, commercial, revenue-driven environment

What’s in it for you?

Earn up to 100% of your salary in bonuses
Private family healthcare
Pension scheme
25 days holiday
Free Nando’s meal on every shift and 40% discount for you and up to 5 guests on days off
Team trips abroad—because we love to have fun!
Annual Family Fun Day—bring your loved ones for a day of food and festivities
Long service reward—4 extra weeks paid leave for every 5 years of service

Ready to join the Nando’s family and lead with heart and fire?
Apply now. Let’s grow together.

This role will require regular travel across our Bristol & Bath region

Closing date: 15th June

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