Area Manager, Management Operations Management
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Management
Operations Management, Area Manager
About Us
Team Sport is the UK's No.1 indoor karting business, with 38 tracks across the UK and an expanding European presence. Our multi‑activity venues also feature mini‑golf, VR, Combat Karts, virtual darts, bowling, sports bars and quality food & beverage options - creating high‑energy entertainment spaces.
The RoleWe're looking for an experienced Area Manager to lead an initial portfolio of four sites
, growing to six within six months (subject to readiness). You'll support, coach and develop General Managers, drive commercial performance, ensure consistent operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of compliance, safety and guest experience across the region.
- Lead, develop and coach GMs, AGMs and Heads of Department across your area
- Ensure high-quality delivery of Business Plans, PDPs, reviews and 1:1s
- Drive consistent operations and a premium Guest Experience
- Work with Support Centre teams to roll out initiatives, reporting, training and processes
- Deliver Membership, F&B, Merchandising and Ancillary strategies
- Visit each site at least once per fortnight to review standards, safety, compliance and F&B execution
- Manage ER/people issues, escalating only complex or high‑risk cases
- Oversee wage control, rota management and customer complaint escalations
- Support Alternative Provision and Instructor performance where required
- Proven General Manager experience with multisite leadership in retail, leisure or hospitality
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication and people‑development skills
- High operational standards and strong attention to detail
- Proactive, delivery‑focused and aligned to Team Sport values
- Ability to travel regularly across the South Coast/South Region
- Experience in multi‑activity leisure
- Passion for motor sport or karting
Ideally based centrally in the North London/Essex region for balanced travel.
Why Join Team Sport?- Clear career progression and development pathways
- Carbon Neutral business with active community engagement
- Staff perks including go‑karting from £1, discounted F&B and a rewards platform
This is a leisure and hospitality operation - our peak times are evenings and weekends.
Flexibility is essential
, and you can expect 1 in 3 weekends off
.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check
.
If you're a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment - and you're Fuelled by Fun - we'd love to hear from you.
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