General Manager

Globaltalent2020; Troon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a General Manager for a well-established restaurant and bar in Troon, Scotland. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing both front and back-of-house operations, leading a dynamic team, and ensuring a memorable customer experience. This role offers a competitive salary of £40k, plus a £6k tronc and annual bonuses, alongside excellent career growth opportunities in a successful and expanding company.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Excellent company benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading front and back-of-house operations.
• Comfortable in a customer-facing role.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a young team across the venue.
• Drive operational excellence in food and drink services.
• Manage staff training and development.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Operational management

Communication

Financial acumen (P&L)

Job description

Global Talent 2020 are proudly working with one of Scotland’s award-winning and fastest-growing restaurant and bar operators. They are looking for a driven F&B-oriented restaurant and bar General Manager to join their expanding company, in a period of sustained growth for 2026. This boutique venue has great appeal with its seaside location and loyal customer base. Great all-year-round trade opportunities at this popular site.

The role:

Global Talent 2020’s client will require the General Manager to support the business in leading the young team across the venue. You will be responsible for all front and back-of-house operations. This well-appointed food & drink concept would be an ideal step up for a focused Deputy GM candidate, looking to make their mark as a GM. Or an established GM looking for a fresh challenge with a dynamic company. This is a hands‑on operational opportunity. Driving wet/dry services. You will need to be very comfortable at being customer‑facing, empowering your team, while creating a memorable, consistent customer journey. You must possess an eye for detail, exhibit sound commercial operational nous, especially with knowing your way around a P&L account. Also to be knowledgeable on cellar management, stock ordering processes, labour and other cost controls.

You will manage the diverse staff across all areas as required through your team of HODs. Also showcasing the understanding of health & safety, training & development of your team, as well as possessing first‑class communication skills are pre‑requisites for this fast‑paced role with our ambitious, growing client.

The person:

Our client at Global Talent 2020 is looking for a positive, approachable leader, well organised, and is driven commercially to achieve.

This is a multi-tasking role, in an amazingly presented environment, so it will need someone used to leading by example in an operation at all times. A quality understanding of all areas of a volume bar and restaurant operations are key skill set required. Our client requires the ideal candidate to possess great people skills with customers and colleagues alike.

The benefits:

The opportunity is with Global Talent 2020 long established, highly respected, Scottish operator. They have strong plans for additional growth for the whole of 2026. There is an excellent base salary package, with additional generous tronc structure, annual GM bonus with this award‑winning company. Additional first‑class company benefits along with; huge future career growth opportunities are there for the right candidate.

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

Package
Salary £40k plus £6k Tronc, Annual Bonus and excellent company benefits.

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