Area Manager – North Central (Middle Belt) at Food Concepts Plc

Food Concepts Plc is recruiting an Area Manager for the North Central (Middle Belt) region to lead a portfolio of restaurants, improve store performance and develop management teams.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and profitability through effective commercial execution, cost control and operating standards.
• Set clear targets, monitor key performance indicators and lead performance reviews across assigned restaurants.
• Coach store managers, develop leadership capability and maintain succession plans.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations, workforce resources, customer service and service quality.
• Coordinate budgeting, financial performance, reporting, asset management and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, government regulations and restaurant standards.
• Strengthen relationships with customers, internal teams and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• University degree, with a master’s degree in Business Administration considered an advantage.
• At least eight years of professional experience, including relevant business development exposure in food or retail.
• Strong knowledge of the quick-service restaurant sector, accounting fundamentals, cost control and business planning.
• Leadership, performance management, team development, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to organise complex operations, interpret financial results and work under pressure.