Franchise Business Manager

Job Description

About Pilgrims Food Masters We are Pilgrims Food Masters, part of the Pilgrims family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes everyyear.The wider Pilgrims company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and were one of the worlds biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all of our teammembers.Our Pilgrims Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UKs biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready mealsfor every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.We strive every day to make Pilgrims Food Masters a safe, healthy and happy place to work for all of our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and sexual orientation.Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplaceRole Description Our Oakhouse Team are looking for a Franchise Business Manager to join their team to look after our franchise branches from Manchester over to Lincolnshire. this role will require being on the road 3/4 days a week and may involve nights away. You will be responsible for leading, coaching and partnering the network to deliver the business revenue goals and to ensure that the Oakhouse brand is correctly represented in the market.Key Accountabilities * Accountability for delivery of revenue goals for named branches/sites* Partner with the network to create joint business plans across the full P&L which will ensure implementation of business growth initiatives.* Conduct regular meetings to track performance and course correct where necessary* Assess & build capability and where necessary take corrective action to ensure we have the highest capable individuals as franchisees* Support the recruitment process in identifying suitable candidates and ensure "best in class" onboarding* Ensure that franchisee payments are fully up to date, working with those franchisees who might in in debt to implement business recovery plans or franchisee ownership changes* Input to the development of the How to Oakhouse operating model, which identifies Oakhouse best practice and operating system across all branch operational functions and implement across the franchise network* Develop and implement a franchisee monitoring system to ensure full compliance to Oakhouse operating and brand standards as defined in the operating model and ensure corrective action is taken where necessarySkills and Experience * Be able to communicate at all levels* Be able to build strong relationship* Previous experience working with Franchises advantageous* Computer literateWhy Join Pilgrims Food Masters Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Disciplineis vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrims we focus on whats practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determinationbrings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members