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A passionate and commercially savvy deputy general manager is needed to join The Ship Inn, an iconic beachside pub, restaurant, and six-bedroom inn in Elie, East Neuk of Fife.
With its stunning coastal views, exceptional seasonal menus, and a relaxed yet high-quality dining experience, The Ship Inn is a destination venue known for its warm hospitality, great food, and unbeatable beachfront setting.
As part of TBC Pub Company, the team embraces the core values of teamwork, brilliance, and creativity, delivering outstanding guest experiences, pushing boundaries with food and drink, and fostering a welcoming and engaging environment.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary up to £40,000 per year, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus awarded annually based on business success
- Tronc and gratuities, including a share of service charge and credit card tips
- Career progression with the opportunity to step up to general manager in the future
- Work-life balance with Christmas Day off and flexible shift patterns
- Pension scheme to support your financial future
- A breathtaking workplace in an iconic beachside setting in beautiful Elie
Key responsibilities:
- Support the general manager in leading the daily operations of the pub, restaurant, and rooms
- Ensure a seamless and high-quality guest experience
- Oversee food and drink service standards, ensuring seasonality and locally sourced produce are reflected in offerings
- Assist in driving marketing and social media campaigns to attract and retain guests
- Support financial performance by managing gross profit margins, wage control, and cost efficiency
- Lead, train, and motivate the team to deliver excellence in hospitality
- Maintain high operational standards, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Work closely with the general manager to bring fresh ideas and innovation to the venue
What we're looking for:
- A true foodie with a passion for great food, seasonality, and locally sourced produce
- A drinks enthusiast with an interest in wine, craft ales, and cocktails, helping to curate an exciting drinks list
- Experience in marketing and social media, with the ability to support and drive engaging food and beverage campaigns
- A commercially savvy operator with an understanding of gross profit margins, wage percentage control, and cost management, with experience in flexing staffing levels to match forecasted sales
- A hands-on leader who works side by side with the team to ensure exceptional service
- A strong team player and mentor who supports the general manager in developing, training, and motivating a high-performing team
- A guest-focused leader with a commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality and memorable experiences
- A confident operator with experience running a busy, high-quality pub or restaurant, with a track record of improving business performance
- This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional to play a key role in a well-regarded destination venue while working alongside a talented team.
Similar job titles include:
Deputy general manager, assistant general manager, pub manager, restaurant manager, food & beverage manager, operations manager, guest experience manager.
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