General Manager

General Manager Drinks‑Led Late‑Night Pub & Live Music Venue Edinburgh Old Town £39,000 base + TRONC + Pension Excellent company benefits | Expanding operator   A recently launched late‑night pub and live music venue from one of Edinburgh's most exciting emerging hospitality groups is now looking for an experienced General Manager.   This is a high‑volume, drinks‑forward venue in a buzzing student-heavy area - perfect for a hands‑on GM with personality, presence and a genuine passion for great drinks, atmosphere and teams. Why This Role? Join a fast‑growing, ambitious operator with clear plans for expansion - and opportunities to grow with the group A premium late‑night destination, consistently performing strongly for atmosphere, drinks quality and service Drinks‑led with a small, simple food offer - ideal for a GM who thrives on the bar floor A venue where energy, music and personality are central to the experience What's On Offer? £39,000 per annum + TRONC + Pension Company‑wide discounts and benefits across a growing hospitality group Support from an experienced multi‑site senior leadership team A real opportunity to shape the future of a new venue The Role   As General Manager, you'll be fully accountable for the performance and culture of the venue, including: Leading and inspiring your team to deliver consistently high standards Driving KPIs across sales, margins, service and guest satisfaction Being a visible, customer‑facing presence - setting the pace and energy of the venue Working closely with senior group management, maintaining clear and regular communication Full responsibility for licensing, health & safety, and compliance Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing team development What We're Looking For Proven management experience in busy, premium, drinks‑led venues (pubs, bars, late‑night venues or clubs) Confident, energetic and comfortable leading from the front Strong drinks knowledge (cocktails, spirits, premium beers) Social‑media savvy and commercially switched on Ambitious, creative and motivated to help shape a growing venue GM experience preferred, though strong AGMs at top venues will be considered Excellent references and a solid understanding of current licensing and compliance regulations   Flexible Workforce Solutions are acting as the recruiter for this role and not the direct employer. There is no visa sponsorship available for this position - applicants must have the right to work in the UK