Here at Ember Inns, part of Mitchells & Butlers, we pride ourselves on offering our guests the very best of the British pub. Our pubs are places where good food, award winning cask ales, great value and fantastic guest experiences come as standard. Could you be a great fit for us?

Our pubs are places to discover and share with friends and family in an informal and relaxed pub atmosphere. Whatever the occasion we have got it covered with a good dose of great British hospitality, a roaring log fire in winter and glorious beer gardens in the Summer. Let’s face it, nothing beats a brilliant pub - that’s us: we’re a local to be proud of.

We are on the hunt for a proven Area Manager seeking a new and challenging opportunity to lead and inspire a district of 16 businesses, starting from West Dulwich in London reaching down through leafy Kent, Surrey, Sussex and finishing off in picturesque Hove and Worthing on the South Coast. This district is a wonderful collection of our pubs nestled in suburban locations across these counties- fantastic pubs in a variety of great locations.

What’s in it for me… 

• Generous Bonus Scheme – We’re all about rewarding the hard work everybody puts in
• Flexible working – to fit around the other important things in life
• Buy up to an extra 2 weeks holiday – life is for living after all
• Structured development and support- so you can get to where you want to go
• Celebrating success– award nights, away days and team socials (work hard, play hard!)
• Private medical and Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling
• On top of all this, we offer a pension; 26 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline to support you with whatever life throws at you.

What will I be doing…?

Your job will be so varied and rewarding that this little taster will never do it justice, but we'll give it our best shot.

• Making sure your teams bring their ‘A’ game when it comes to food, drink and service quality, always delivered with passion and pride
• Leading a diverse team of roughly 400 across 16 sites across Kent, Surrey and Sussex
• Driving people succession through your district through coaching and mentoring
• You’ll spend time across your district supporting your teams, making sure they’re the best they can be and working together to deliver results to be proud of
• Driving a commercial culture- where delivering consistent high standards, sales and profit are at the heart of everything we do
• You’ll ensure your teams maintain a safe, clean and risk-free environment

What do I need…?

• Be able to recruit, retain and engage the best of the best
• Be agile and adaptable as our teams & guests needs
• Be an inspiring leader that demonstrates drive, energy and commitment whatever the day brings
• Share the bigger picture to inspire and empower your team  
• Have a good grasp of the Ember Inns offer and guest profile
• Have proven track record of delivering sales and profit building in a multi-site environment
• Have strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

At M&B we value the unique perspectives each person brings. We believe that by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and allyship, we create a sense of belonging, engagement and teamwork which are essential to delivering great guest experiences. Join us and be a part of a great team.

You don’t have to take our word for it, why not take a look on social @LifeAtMab and find out what it’s really like to work with us. 



Closing Date: Midday,  Wednesday 11th March 2026