Regional Manager - Craft Union

Regional Manager – Craft Union

South West Division | Sussex & Surrey (Brighton to Aldershot)

Salary: £54,000–£58,000 p.a. plus car allowance, competitive bonus potential and an excellent benefits package.

This is your chance to reshape communities, one pub at a time.

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Regional Manager to join Craft Union’s South West Division, taking operational ownership of c.18 community-led pubs across Sussex and Surrey.

At Craft Union, our pubs sit at the heart of local communities, and our Operators are the people who bring them to life.  As a Regional Manager, you’ll work side by side with Operators, taking a collaborative approach to leadership, nurturing strong relationships, building capability and driving sustainable growth across your region.

What you’ll do

• You’ll be a visible, commercially minded leader, responsible for:
• Driving net income growth and strong, consistent performance
• Delivering investment returns beyond capex targets
• Setting and maintaining exceptional retail and operational standards
• Champion and nurture Operators through inclusion and empowerment
• Creating an inclusive culture, aligned to Craft Union and Stonegate values

What we’re looking for

You’ll be:

• A proven multi-unit leader
• Commercially savvy, adaptable and confident in a fast-paced, varied environment
• A natural leader, building trust and shared successes
• Bold, decisive and driven to win, the right way

You’ll naturally live the Craft Union values: Community | Win-Win | Honesty | Humour | Diversity

Why Craft Union?

At Craft Union, we believe great leadership is about supporting one another and creating opportunity. We equip our Operators with the tools, trust and guidance they need to run great pubs that truly belong to their communities. We believe great leadership is about standing alongside people.

If you’re ambitious, values-driven and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help put brilliant pubs back at the heart of local communities.

What makes Stonegate a great place to work?

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From lifestyle perks and flexible support to mental health resources, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work.

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year
• Bonus Scheme
• Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Life Assurance which gives access to Help @ Hand
• Access to your pay early via stream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on recruitment.support@stonegategroup.co.uk.