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Area Operations Manager
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 31/12/2026
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple hospitality outlets, ensuring consistency in service delivery and operational standards.
- Monitor branch performance against sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational KPIs.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and revenue generation.
- Conduct regular site visits and operational audits to ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
- Recruit, train, coach, and mentor branch managers and operational staff to enhance performance and service quality.
- Analyze financial reports, control operational costs, and implement measures to maximize profitability.
- Ensure excellent customer service by resolving escalated customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Monitor inventory levels, procurement processes, and stock management to minimize losses and wastage.
- Collaborate with HR on workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management initiatives.
- Work closely with the marketing team to execute promotional campaigns and drive customer traffic.
- Prepare periodic operational reports and present business performance updates to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements within the hospitality industry.
Requirements:
- A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Hotel Management, or a related field.
- A Minimum of 3 years' experience in hospitality operations management, with experience supervising multiple outlets or branches.
- Proven experience in restaurant, lounge, hotel, or hospitality chain operations.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational costs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and hospitality management/POS systems.
- Ability to travel frequently between business locations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership & Team Management
- Operational Excellence
- Customer Service Management
- Financial & Business Acumen
- Performance Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Communication & Relationship Management
- Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications in Hospitality Management, Operations Management, or Business Management will be an added advantage.
- Experience managing multi-unit hospitality operations.
- Knowledge of Nigerian hospitality regulations and HSE standards
About the Company
Company in Nigeria.