Deputy General Manager

Signature Group; Easter Howgate; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Staff discount 25–50%

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Extra annual leave days

Structured development programmes

In-venue training

Progression across 20+ venues

Team socials and recognition

Descrizione del lavoro

Signature Group is opening Forrest Road, a dual-concept venue combining a premium dining pub with a high-energy sports bar. As Deputy General Manager, you will lead the sports bar operation, directing pace, energy and execution across one of the busiest sections of the site, ensuring efficient service during peak trading.

Working closely with the General Manager, you’ll manage large teams, oversee recruitment, rotas and performance, and create an engaging guest experience in a fast-paced

Competenze

• 1–2 years’ experience in a management role within a high-volume bar or late-night venue.
• Proven ability to manage fast-paced service and large guest volumes.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing staffing levels, rotas, and operational performance.

Mansioni

• Lead sports bar operations, ensuring pace, energy and execution during peak trading.
• Work with the General Manager to drive smooth service and exceptional guest experience.
• Mentor and manage large teams, especially in busy service periods.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Staff management

High-volume service

Communication

Organizational skills

Upselling

Descrizione del lavoro

Deputy General Manager – Sports Bar (Forrest Road)

Forrest Road is one of Signature Group’s most exciting new openings, bringing together two distinct hospitality experiences under one roof.

The venue will combine a premium, food-led dining pub at the front, centred around a charcoal oven and delivering elevated, fresh dishes, with a fast-paced, high-energy sports bar at the back.

The sports bar will be a high-volume, high-impact environment, designed to deliver a bold, crowd-pleasing menu alongside a vibrant atmosphere. This side of the operation will play a key role in driving volume, energy and commercial performance across the site.

About the Role

As Deputy General Manager, you’ll lead the sports bar operation, owning pace, energy and execution across one of the busiest parts of the venue.

Working alongside the General Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring smooth, efficient service during peak trading, managing large teams, and creating an engaging, high-energy guest experience.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-volume environments and can confidently lead teams through busy, high-pressure service.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a management role within a high-volume bar or late-night venue.


• Proven ability to manage fast-paced service and large guest volumes.


• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams under pressure.


• Excellent organisational and communication skills.


• Experience managing staffing levels, rotas, and operational performance.

Desirable:

• Experience in sports-led or late-night venues.


• Strong knowledge of drinks service and high-volume operations.


• Experience driving upselling and commercial performance in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Staff discount ranging from 25% to 50% on F&B at all Signature Group venues


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme


• Extra annual leave days gathered through service


• Access to structured development programmes and in-venue training


• Opportunities to progress across a growing group with 20+ venues


• Team socials, recognition initiatives, and a strong sense of community across the business

Applying for Signature

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of an ambitious, growing hospitality group, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting new opening and help shape a venue from day one.

Signature Group operates over 20 venues across Scotland, including Cold Town House, Paramount, The Spiritualist Glasgow, McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Smokin’ Fox and more.

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