Assistant Manager

Glendola Leisure; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Glasgow seeks an Assistant Manager to support venue operations. This role involves leading a team, driving revenue, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of supervisory experience and is passionate about service excellence. Flexible shifts and various employee benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Private medical cover after one year of service

Mental health support

28 days paid holiday per year

25% discount at Glendola Leisure venues

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Solid communication and organizational skills.
• Superb customer and floor service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in running the venue.
• Lead and inspire a passionate team to deliver top-tier service.
• Train, mentor, and develop your team.
• Drive revenue and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

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Join the Team at Alston Bar & Beef, Glasgow Finest Steak Restaurant.

Alston Bar & Beef serves up refreshing gin cocktails and the best steaks in the city in a quiet haven from the bustle of Glasgow Central Station. Our team create a welcoming, relaxing ambience while serving customers on the go. And they’re completely focused on raising the bar for meat lovers, meaning we’re always aiming to be even better, every day.

If you share our passion for great food and good times, this is where you can bring your career to life.

The Role: Assistant Manager

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in running the venue as if it were your own. You’ll be a hands-on leader, a motivator, and a role model—driving performance, nurturing talent, and delivering exceptional guest experiences every step of the way.

Whether you're an experienced Assistant Manager or a Supervisor ready to step up, this is your chance to grow with us. You’ll support the General Manager in running the venue like it’s your own, lead from the front, and help shape the future of one of Glasgow Finest Steak Restaurant.

What you’ll be doing:

· Leading from the front—owning the floor and setting the tone.

· Leading and inspiring a passionate team to deliver top-tier service.

· Training, mentoring, and developing your team to maintain high standards.

· Supporting the kitchen in a busy food-led operation.

· Driving revenue, controlling costs, and managing food and liquor GP.

· Creating a culture of fun, excellence, and genuine hospitality.

What we’re looking for:

· Someone who wears their heart on their sleeve, takes ownership, and runs the business like it’s their own.

· Cool, calm, and collected—pressure doesn’t faze you.

· A team player with no ego—just a drive to get things done.

· Minimum 1 year’s experience in a management or supervisory role

· Solid communication and organisational skills.

· Superb customer and floor service abilities.

· An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for people.

Grow With Us – Industry-Leading Training

At Glendola Leisure, we believe in developing talent from within. That’s why all our Assistant Managers are enrolled in our Management Development Course, a structured programme designed to help you thrive. Across five immersive modules, you’ll learn:

· Managing Yourself and Your Team

· Social Media as a Sales Tool & How to Sell Your Business

· How to Recruit, Appraise, Counsel and Discipline Your Teams

· Commercial Acumen: How to Prepare an Annual Budget for Your Business

· Managing and Developing Food within Your Business

Whether you’re stepping up or stepping in, we’ll give you the tools to succeed. What’s in it for you?

At Alston Bar & Beef, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers, community, and the chance to be part of something truly iconic. Here’s what you can look forward to:

· A buzzing, fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same.

· A close-knit team that feels more like family than colleagues.

· Real career progression with some of the best growth opportunities in the industry.

· Flexible shift patterns to help you balance work and life.

· A competitive, progressive salary including a fixed TRONC distribution.

· Wage Stream access—get paid when you need it, not just on payday.

· Private medical cover after one year of service.

· Mental health support and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

· 28 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays).

· 25% discount at all Glendola Leisure venues.

· Annual staff events that celebrate you and your hard work.

· Opportunities to innovate and help shape the future of our business.

About Glendola Leisure Group

We’re Glendola Leisure Group—a proudly family-owned hospitality company with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences. From buzzing bars to stylish restaurants, we operate a diverse portfolio of venues across London, Glasgow, Belfast, and Edinburgh.

When you join us, you become part of a tight-knit local team backed by the strength and support of our wider group. What unites us all is a shared commitment to exceptional service, expertise in our craft, and a drive to be better every single day.

We’re looking for people who bring friendliness, a can-do attitude, and a genuine desire to become experts in what they do. If you’re ready for a role that’s as unique as you are, and want to work somewhere that feels more like coming to life than clocking in, then we want to hear from you.

Ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s most exciting success stories?