deputy manager

Globaltalent2020; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality operator in Edinburgh is seeking a passionate Assistant Manager to support the management team in a vibrant restaurant and bar venue. The ideal candidate will have hands-on operational experience and strong customer-facing skills, managing a team of over 50 staff. This role offers a competitive base salary of £35k plus bonuses, with opportunities for growth within a respected company known for its plans for expansion. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply today!

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Hands-on operational experience in a restaurant or bar environment.
• A quality understanding of volume bar and restaurant operations.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Deputy Manager and General Manager in leading a large team.
• Manage staff across front and back of house and kitchen/bar areas.
• Maintain stock controls and health & safety standards.

Skills

Customer facing skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of P&L and costs

Stock controls

Staff training and development

Job description

Global Talent 2020 are proudly working with one of Edinburgh’s award‑winning, premier, restaurant, boutique hotel and bar venues. They are looking for a passionate F&B orientated Assistant Manager for this beautifully positioned venue in the market. The opportunity is located in a bustling, trendy area in the city centre of Edinburgh.

The role

The role with our client will require the Assistant Manager to support the Deputy Manager and General Manager, Exec Head Chef, and Directors of the business in leading the large team of 50+ across the site. This diverse luxury appointed food and drink led property will require an Assistant Manager candidate with sound hands‑on operational experience. You will need to be very customer facing, and lead by example. With an eye for detail, possess commercial nous, especially in a challenging marketplace.

You will manage the staff across all front/back of house, kitchen, and bar areas as required. 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 long‑standing client at Global Talent 2020 is looking for a hands‑on approach type leader, with a focused, well‑organised mind. With a positive attitude and you are 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 the key skill set required.

Our quality‑focused client requires the ideal 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, or a highly experienced Floor Manager looking to step up into a larger venue, with added diverse responsibilities.

The benefits

The opportunity is with Global Talent 2020, long established, highly respected, growing Edinburgh operator. They have strong plans for growth in 2026, with new venues. Offering an excellent base salary package and benefits, whilst working in a premier venue.

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

Package

Salary £35k plus £6k Tonc and Quarterly Bonus.