Assistant Venue Manager

Assistant Venue Manager Sloans Full Time (approx. 45 Hours p/w)

We believe life is about the experience and we have great benefits in place to make sure the experience starts with you:

• 34k - 36k depending on experience approx. 5k in tips there is also the potential to earn bi-annual bonus
• 100% of service charge goes to the team
• Free meal and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on shift
• 50% off food and drink across itison venues with friends and family
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme to look after your mental wellbeing
• Complimentary tickets to itison major events
• 15% off at
• Taxi contribution for anyone working past 1am
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Team Incentives including Employee of the Month
• Two fully paid socials a year
• Fully funded external training courses
• Great work/life balance with a rota that can suit varied shift patterns
• Great opportunities to develop and progress

About the Role
As Assistant Venue Manager youll lead the team to deliver consistently excellent customer service & experiences across a varied offering from day-to-day bistro and bar service outdoor dining to 100-cover weddings private dinners and large-scale functions and internal events.

This is a hands-on leadership role where youll be responsible for one of Glasgows most unique venues loved by locals and tourists alike with a full programme of events and a high volume of sales.

You will support the Venue Manager to:

• Oversee the day-to-day venue operation across multiple service areas leading from the front to deliver high-quality customer service food and drink during busy services weddings events and private dining.
• Manage a complex high-volume operation balancing the demands of the bar and bistro outdoor spaces and large functions while maintaining consistency and standards.
• Maintain exceptional organisation with a strong focus on preparation planning and forward-thinking to ensure seamless operations.
• Train coach and develop your team building a positive high-performing venue culture.
• Demonstrate effective cost management showing a solid understanding of budgets KPIs and creating rotas whilst managing team cost.
• Take responsibility for training the team & maintaining the high standards that are in place
• Display a strong knowledge of compliance management such as licensing risk assessments and health & safety procedures.

About the Venue
Our citys oldest bar & restaurant set over three stunning floors; a sold-out ceilidh every Friday night weddings booked in to our Grand Ballroom through till 2028 an amazing weekly in-house event programme complete with cinema night our own macaroni appreciation club (SMAC!) and a beautiful outdoor heated courtyard; Sloans has been at the centre of Glasgow life since 1797.

Loved by locals and tourists for centuries and with a refurbishment and new concept launching for the First Floor Sloans is busier than ever and continuing to grow. Were looking for an Assistant Venue Manager that is ready to rise to the challenge and help shape what comes next.

This role would suit someone in an existing AGM role looking for an exciting change or a strong/experienced Restaurant/Bar Manager looking for their next step up.

About You
AtSloans our mission is to create memorable experiences for every guest andwerelooking for an Assistant Venue Managerwho shares that passion and thrives in a dynamic high-volume environment where no two days are the same.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is up for a challenge and ready to hit the ground running
• Is confident delivering consistent high-quality customerserviceinahigh-volumeenvironment including100-cover weddings private dinners and large-scale functions.
• Leads by example communicatesclearlyand builds strong relationships within their team.
• Is reliablehardworkingand flexible with a practical hands-on approach tovenueleadership.
• Has a mature and caring approach to team management but has a no-nonsense approach to dealing with issues.
• Pays close attention to detail and is comfortable following processes and paperwork fromrotas to ordering and KPI training on systems will be provided.

About the Process
If you think this sounds like the right role for you then we would love for you to apply. If we like your application we will be in touch to arrange an interview with you.