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General Manager - Busy pub in Edinburgh Grassmarket

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

General Manager – Edinburgh - £45k to £55k DOE plus TRONC & Bonus

Yellow 42 Recruitment are currently working with one of Scotland’s leading hospitality groups, with a diverse and growing estate to find a General Manager for one of their busiest bars in the heart of Edinburgh’s iconic Grassmarket area.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced GM.

This is a large-scale, multi-floor venue with serious pace, complexity, and expectation. Craft beer brewed on-site, a high-output Neapolitan pizza kitchen, live entertainment, and one of the most in-demand rooftop terraces in the city, all under one roof.

If you know how to run big venues, build big teams, and create serious atmosphere, this is an opportunity you would not like to miss.

The Venue

A three-floor operation with multiple trading environments:

Live Bar & Taproom – High-energy, late-night trading, live music, tank-fresh beer
	
Brewery & Pizza Floor – Open kitchen, artisan Neapolitan pizza, microbrewery at the core
	
Rooftop Terrace – One of Edinburgh’s best rooftops with direct views of Edinburgh Castle
	
Grassmarket External Trading – High-footfall, year-round tourism, and event-driven peaks

This site trades hard, across all seasons, with major peaks around weekends, events, and tourism.

The Opportunity

You will take full ownership of one of our flagship venues – 

Leading a large, multi-layered team

Managing high weekly revenues across multiple income streams
	
Driving both operational excellence and atmosphere
	
Delivering consistency at scale while still pushing the venue forward

What We’re Looking For

This role requires proven experience at this level. We’re not looking for potential; we’re looking for track record.

Proven experience as a General Manager in a high-volume venue
	
Must have operated venues delivering £60k+ per week as a minimum
	
Experience leading teams of 50+ people in a fast-paced, multi-department environment
	
Strong leadership presence; able to command a large team and drive standards daily
	
Commercially sharp with a deep understanding of P&L, labour control, and revenue growth
	
A natural operator who understands how to build energy, atmosphere, and guest experience
	
Decisive, resilient, and calm under pressure
	
Strong grasp of compliance, licensing, and health & safety

Your Role

Operational Leadership – Own the full operation across all floors, ensuring consistency, pace and high standards at all times.

Team Leadership & Culture – Recruit, develop and lead a large team. Build a culture of accountability, energy, and pride.

Financial Performance – Take ownership of the numbers. Deliver budget, control costs, and maximise profitability.

Guest Experience – Set the tone. Drive service standards and create an atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

Compliance & Standards – Ensure the venue operates safely, legally, and to the highest operational standards.

Salary, Package and Benefits

£45,000 – £55,000 base salary DOE
	
On-target earnings of up to £70,000 (including tronc and bonus)

25% to 50% staff discount across all venues
	
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
	
Additional annual leave with service
	
Genuine progression opportunities across the group
	
A business that values both performance and people

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