Area Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Wenzel’s The Bakers Area Manager role:
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What we offer:
- Fully expensed electric company car
- Work laptop and phone
- Private Healthcare cover
- Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food.
- Enrolment to company pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays.
- Day off for your Birthday - paid day off in addition to your holiday entitlement.
- Staff incentives including competitions and bonus schemes
- Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and instore retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas travel and lots more
- A Wellbeing Centre, helping to create a happier and healthier lifestyle, as well as an employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support
Pay & Hours:
We offer a competitive pay of £36,000 to £40,000 for the Area Manager role, depending on experience.
What will your key responsibilities include?
As an Area Manager for Wenzel's you will be the heart and soul of your Area.
We require energetic and inspiring leader to join our expanding organisation.
You will be in charge of various shops within your area but you will also need to report to our Head Office in Watford, Unit G1, Sunley House, Olds Approach, WD18 9TB.
The role itself is a real hands on position and we expect the following tasks to be exceeded -
- Responsibility for multiple sites including food hygiene standards, customer service standards and improving the shops performance and KPI's - This will include sales, wastage %, Wage ratio, staff retention and average spend.
- Training and development of staff.
- Stock inventory management.
- Developing your store management team within your area to deliver exceptional customer service and create an inviting atmosphere to their store.
What skills do you require for this role?
- You must hold a full valid UK driving licence
- Minimum of 4 year's experience in a Store Manager or Area Manager role
Previous experience with food safety legislation with the latest food safety regulations. (Preferred, not essential)- Well organised with exceptional time management skills
- Excellent communicator.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Next Steps:
If you feel you are the right fit for Wenzel’s please click “apply now” to be directed to our recruitment portal. From there please follow the steps as required.
Wenzel’s the Bakers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Area Manager roles across Wenzel's The Bakers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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