Front-of-House Duty Manager - Edinburgh Pub Opening

Ember; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opening Training Programme

Career progression

Staff discount 25-50%

Employee Assistance Programme

Extra annual leave

Supportive management

Job summary

Signature Group’s Ember on Forrest Road in Edinburgh is hiring a Duty Manager for a brand-new opening. You’ll lead guest experiences on a busy floor, train and motivate the opening team, and help shape standards from day one.

We offer an opening training programme, clear progression paths, staff discounts across venues, and a supportive management team committed to work-life balance and guest delight.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in hospitality.
• Passion for hospitality and guest experiences.
• Confident leading busy services, calm, organized.
• Strong communication and ability to unite teams.
• Interest in food and beverages.
• Good commercial awareness for hospitality.
• Enjoy developing people and sharing knowledge.
• Positive attitude and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead guest experience across pub and dining room.
• Be a visible, hands-on floor presence.
• Create memorable experiences with hospitality and attention to detail.
• Address feedback and resolve issues proactively.
• Coach and develop opening team.
• Lead daily briefings and set priorities.
• Manage reservations and floor plans.
• Oversee opening/closing procedures and handovers.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Guest service

Communication

Team development

People management

Job description

Signature Group’s Ember on Forrest Road in Edinburgh is hiring a Duty Manager for a brand-new opening. You’ll lead guest experiences on a busy floor, train and motivate the opening team, and help shape standards from day one.

We offer an opening training programme, clear progression paths, staff discounts across venues, and a supportive management team committed to work-life balance and guest delight.