deputy general manager

Globaltalent2020; Kilwinning; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Scottish restaurant operator is seeking a passionate Deputy General Manager to lead teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience, exceptional customer-facing skills, and a solid understanding of restaurant operations. You will support the General Manager, manage diverse teams, and oversee stock controls. The role offers a competitive salary package ranging from £33k to £35k plus excellent employee benefits, perfect for an Assistant Manager looking to step up.

Qualifications

• Hands-on operational experience in a food & drink environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Positive attitude and commercially driven.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in leading large teams.
• Manage staff across front/back of house, kitchen, and bar.
• Oversee stock controls and cellar management.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

First-class communication skills

Stock control knowledge

Operational management experience

People skills

Job description

Global Talent 2020 are proudly working with one of Scotland’s award-winning, upmarket Westcoast Restaurant, and Bar operators. They are looking for a passionate F&B-oriented Deputy General Manager for this prominent, beautifully positioned venue.

The role:

Global Talent 2020’s client will require the Deputy General Manager to support the General Manager and the business in leading the large teams across the site. This well-appointed food and drink concept will require a Deputy General Manager candidate with sound “hands-on” operational experience. You will need to be customer-facing and lead by example, with an eye for detail and sound commercial nous, especially in a changing marketplace.

You will manage the staff across all front/back of house, kitchen and bar areas as required. A great understanding of stock controls, cellar management, health &safety, training, and development of others, as well as possessing first-class communication skills, are pre-requisites for this diverse and fast-paced role.

The person:

Our client at Global Talent 2020, is looking for a hands-on approach type leader, with a focused, well-organised mind. Who possesses a positive attitude and is driven commercially.

This is a multi-tasking, challenging role, in an amazingly fast-paced environment, so it will need someone used to keeping their fingers on the pulse of an operation at all times. A quality understanding of all areas of a volume bar and restaurant operations is a key skill set required by the Global Talents 2020 client for this opportunity.

Our client requires the ideal Deputy General Manager candidate to possess first-class people skills, with “right first time” engagement with customers and colleagues alike. Good understanding of a P&L and costs is also desired, and this role would ideally suit a current Assistant Manager applicant, looking to step up into a larger venue, with added diverse responsibilities.

The benefits:

The opportunity is with Global Talent 2020 long established, growing, respected Scottish operator. They have strong plans for additional growth for 2026. Offer an Excellent base salary package, Tronc structure, class-leading benefits, whilst working in a premier furnished venue.

Interested? Get in touch, apply today and then let’s talk…

Package
Salary £33k to £35k plus Tronc and Excellent Employee Benefits.

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