general manager Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
The Hospitality Group behind the award-winning Porter & Rye, Lebowskis & Rogue St Andrews brings an exciting opportunity for a General Manager to take the reins and further develop their flagship venue, The Finnieston.
At The Finnieston Bar & Restaurant, we take pride in serving the very best in Scottish seafood and award-winning cocktails, champagnes, and beers. Our commitment is to serve only the finest seasonal and sustainable Scottish seafood, complemented by local Scottish produce. Our bar team crafts exceptional cocktails featuring a carefully sourced selection of gin. Our main objective is to surprise and delight every person who walks through the door.
About the Role:
As the General Manager, you will have a real hands-on approach to the continuing operation of our established and well-regarded venue.
Your role will involve leading your team to deliver exceptional service and products, managing the day-to-day operations, and ensuring profitability. Your creative thinking will be crucial in driving sales and footfall.
You will also play a key role in creating and implementing food and drinks lists, maintaining venue standards related to food hygiene and legal compliance, coordinating recurring food and wine events, conducting team appraisals, and collaborating with the group's marketing team to execute marketing plans.
Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional leadership to the team, ensuring the delivery of outstanding service and products.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the venue, including P&L management, reporting, and review.
- Drive sales and footfall through creative thinking and innovative strategies.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of all food and drinks lists, ensuring high-quality offerings.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, legal, and operational standards.
- Coordinate recurring food and wine events, creating memorable experiences for our guests.
- Conduct periodic team appraisals, identify development opportunities, and foster skill development.
- Collaborate with the group's marketing team to execute effective marketing plans.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Excellent customer relation skills and ability to be the face of the business.
- A keen eye for the finer details during the customer experience.
- Strong knowledge of food and drink, particularly seafood and classic bartending.
- A fun and approachable style of management.
- A proven track record of commercial success in the hospitality industry.
- Experience managing and developing teams.
Join our team and play a vital role in further developing our flagship venue, The Finnieston Bar & Restaurant. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic and successful hospitality group!
Job Type: Full-time
Part-time hours: 48 per week
Salary: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: General Manager - New Venue
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
