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Permanent

General Manager

Flexible Workforce Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh
money-bag £43000 - £50000/annum £43k basic + Guaranteed Tronc + Bonu
Posted: 15 May 2026 (1 week ago)
Closing date: 14 June 2026
Ref: 225116829

General Manager - All-Day Dining & Live Music Pub (Edinburgh)
OTE: £54,000  
We''re looking for a proven General Manager with a strong track record in premium city centre bars and a mix of wet- and dry-led venues to take the reins at this hugely successful flagship venue. Working with an established and growing city centre operator, you will be responsible for driving growth - with a real focus on pushing on food sales and service standards - in an already well-regarded New Town bar. 
 
The Details:

  • £43,000+ DOE
  • Guaranteed TRONC £150 per week minimum
  • Bonus £3-4k per annum
  • OTE: £54,000
  • Benefits: Career progression within a growing group, autonomy, and involvement in a flagship project    
This is a fun, lively all-day venue serving iconic, bang-on-trend food to a savvy, mixed audience. 
 
Here''s why we think this opportunity is so exciting:
  • Great location and strong trading already with room to drive growth and really make your name
  • Strong emphasis on food, all-day dining and a lively evening offering
  • Live music and sports bar that stands out for its premium offering
  • A great opportunity to shape culture and standards, bringing your experience to the table
You will be responsible for:
  • Full operational leadership of a dynamic, premium venue
  • Reporting to Ops/Area Management
  • Oversight of all commercial and operational performance, including food, drink and live music
  • Recruitment, training and development of a vibrant, engaged team
  • Supplier negotiation, compliance, cost control and performance management
Our expectations of the right candidate:
  • Proven GM experience in premium, high-turnover hospitality 
  • Strong background in mixed food- and drink-led venues
  • Commercially astute with a strong grasp of cocktails, drinks trends and guest experience metrics
  • Highly organised, structured and comfortable leading 
  • Ambitious, energetic and aligned with a brand that strives for excellence innovation
 
This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape what is already an iconic capital city venue. The owners are ambitious, forward-thinking and backed by a strong track record - the successful candidate must reflect that same drive and standard.
Flexible Workforce Solutions are acting as the recruiter for this role and not the direct employer. There are no Visa Sponsorship opportunities for this role and applicants must demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK.

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