Assistant Manager

Le Monde; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic hospitality venue in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its leadership team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, lead from the floor, and ensure exceptional service is delivered to all guests. This role offers the opportunity for career development, competitive salary, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Private medical cover after one year

28 days’ paid holiday

25% staff discount across all venues

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor or Assistant Manager in premium hospitality.
• Natural leader capable of motivating and supporting a team.
• Approachable and committed to delivering world-class hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Deputy and General Managers.
• Ensure outstanding service from start to finish.
• Take ownership of daily operations and inspire the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Commercial awareness

Calm under pressure

Guest experience creation

Job description

ENJOY A CAREER THAT’S A REAL PAGE TURNER AT LE MONDE IN EDINBURGH

“Three spaces & Hotel. One team. Endless energy.”

Step into Edinburgh’s most exciting hospitality destination, Le Monde and Shanghai Club. Located on the city’s iconic George Street, Le Monde combines a stylish boutique hotel, elegant bars, and a dedicated function space that hosts everything from private events to corporate gatherings. Downstairs, Shanghai brings the energy after dark, one of Edinburgh’s most popular late-night venues, known for its atmosphere, music, and vibe. Together, they create a seamless experience from day through to night. We’re always looking to be even better. If you are too, this is where you can grow your leadership and shape your career.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team at Le Monde. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and love creating memorable guest experiences, this is your next step. As Assistant Manager, you’ll work closely with the Deputy and General Managers to deliver excellence across Le Monde, Shanghai and our event space. You’ll lead from the floor, support the team, and ensure every guest enjoys outstanding service from start to finish. You’ll take ownership of daily operations, inspire your team to perform at their best, and bring ideas that help our venues continue to evolve. Whether you’re already an Assistant Manager or an experienced Supervisor ready to step up, this is an opportunity to lead in one of Edinburgh’s most iconic hospitality venues

ABOUT YOU

• Experience as a Supervisor or Assistant Manager in a premium hospitality or late‑night environment.
• A natural leader who can motivate, mentor, and support your team.
• Calm, confident, and great under pressure.
• Commercially aware and passionate about driving performance.
• Approachable, hands‑on, and committed to delivering world‑class hospitality

WHAT WE OFFER

At Le Monde, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers, community, and the chance to be part of something truly iconic.

• Competitive salary, including a fixed TRONC distribution.
• A vibrant, fast‑paced environment with endless variety.
• A close‑knit team that feels more like family than colleagues.
• Ongoing training, mentorship and development opportunities.
• You’ll also complete the Glendola Management Development Programme — designed to enhance your leadership, commercial awareness and career progression within the group.
• Real career progression within Glendola Leisure Group.
• Wage Stream – get paid when you need it.
• Private medical cover after one year of service.
• Mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• 28 days’ paid holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• 25% staff discount across all Glendola venues.
• Annual team events celebrating your hard work and achievements.

ABOUT GLENDOLA LEISURE GROUP

Le Monde and Shanghai are part of Glendola Leisure Group, a family‑owned hospitality company with venues across Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Belfast. Glendola operates a diverse collection of bars, pubs, restaurants, hotels and coffee shops across the UK.

In your city, you’ll be part of a close‑knit local team supported by the wider group with access to the opportunities and expertise that come with being part of something bigger.

What unites us across every venue is our shared passion for people : delivering great experiences, being experts in our craft, and striving to be better every day.

If you want a role that’s as individual as you are, then you’re the one for us. It’s time to stop going to work and start coming to life.