Step into Leadership and Launch Your Career with Our Area Manager Graduate Jobs
Are you passionate about leadership, hospitality, and creating unforgettable experiences?
Our Area Management (Operations) Graduate Scheme is designed to accelerate your path to an area manager role, where you'll lead 14 pubs, restaurants, or bars. Our goal is to give you a complete picture of how our business fits
together and works together.
The scheme provides fast-track exposure Operations Management through on-the-job
learning, both on site in our pubs and restaurants and through
placements with each of our corporate function.
With tailored support and guidance every step of the way, you won’t miss any critical learning opportunities on your path to becoming a Senior Leader with Mitchells & Butlers.
AREA MANAGER GRADUATE SCHEME
Our application window has now come to a close. Our schemes will re-open in September 2025, for our intake of 2026.
Sign up to job alerts!OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
APPLICATION PROCESS
You’ll complete an online application, video interview and verbal & numerical testing
DISCOVERY DAY
Come and spend the day with us completing group exercises and an interview with a HR professional
FINAL STAGE
Complete an interview/presentation with senior management focusing on your specialist subject area
"The graduate scheme teaches valuable life skills like thinking on your feet, adapting to different people, and understanding diverse perspectives. It helps you develop your own viewpoint and adapt quickly to new challenges."
Izzy
HR Graduate
"The biggest benefit of the grad scheme is the trust and responsibility given from day one. You’re thrown into real projects, challenged to rise to the occasion, and supported by both peers and mentors. The group setting fosters camaraderie, making it easier to learn, share experiences, and grow together."
Lucas
Marketing Undergraduate
"The graduate scheme has been an exciting start to my career. M&B is incredibly supportive with workshops, career development, and study support, letting me balance work and education. It’s been a great way to jumpstart my career with confidence and excitement!"
Abbie
Finance Graduate
"My advice to someone joining as a graduate would be; coming fresh out of your university bubble into a big organisation like M&B, there’s a lot you must learn as you go. The organisation has so many moving parts – it’s okay to not be clued in on everything on day one!"
Charlotte
Area Manager Graduate
"To thrive in the grad scheme, be curious and actively seek out chances to challenge yourself. Having a genuine passion for the hospitality industry also helps you adapt and succeed."
Dan
Marketing Graduate
"My most memorable experience was being trusted to lead projects, directly contributing to ongoing work and adding value. Within six months, I was running projects independently and delivering outcomes that benefited the company."
Dominic
IT Graduate