Deputy General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who we are?
The Scotsman Group is Scotlandβs largest and most diverse hospitality group, with a collection of over 40 venues across Scotland including bars, restaurants, hotels and more.
We are looking for an experienced and talented Deputy General Manager to join our fantastic venues Stay Hotel and Grassmarket Hotel.
What is in it for you?
As part of Scotsman Hospitality, you will have access to the following benefits that include:
- Wagestream β Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
- 30% off of food and cinema tickets in all of our venues across Scotland.
- Quarterly bonus payment.
- Hotel and Apartment discounts.
- Access to Scotsman Perks Benefits Portal.
- Staff meals on duty.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Career development through our Scotsman Steps training programme.
The Role:
As Deputy General Manager, your role will include:
- Supporting sales growth
- Controlling costs
- Ensuring consistently excellent customer service is delivered.
- Managing service standards and staff development.
- Accountability for specific shifts and the full unit in the absence of senior management
The Person:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in a similar role within a Hotel.
- Great leadership skills and enjoy working as part of a team in a social environment.
- The ability to communicate at all levels.
- A strong commercial awareness.
- Availability to work shifts, including evenings and weekends as per business needs.
The Process:
If you think this job of Deputy General Manager is the role for you then apply now and a member of the team will be in touch.
Stay Central is a place for the explorers, the thrill seekers, the adventurists. A little bit boutique hotel, a little bit trendy European hostel, a little bit special. Propped on top of Edinburghβs famous Three Sister bar, itβs all about fun frolics, but with no shortage of home comforts.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Pubs, Bars & Nightclubs
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Deputy General Manager roles across Stay Central Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Pubs, Bars & Nightclubs.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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