Restaurant Manager jobs in Foveran

GENERAL MANAGER

Lead One of Aberdeen’s Most Exciting Restaurant Businesses

We’re not looking for someone to manage a restaurant.

We’re looking for someone to lead a business.

At Estabulo, we pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable dining experiences inspired by the vibrant traditions of Brazilian Rodizio dining. Our guests visit us to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, family occasions, corporate events and special moments and we are passionate about making every visit exceptional.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an ambitious, commercially focused and people-centred General Manager to lead our Aberdeen restaurant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing people, driving performance and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The Opportunity

As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the operational and commercial success of the restaurant.

You will lead from the front, inspire your team, build a high-performance culture and ensure that every guest leaves having received an exceptional experience.

This role offers genuine autonomy, significant influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing hospitality brand.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading and developing a large, multi-functional restaurant team.
• Driving exceptional guest satisfaction and service standards.
• Managing all aspects of restaurant operations.
• Delivering sales, profit and labour targets.
• Controlling costs and maximising business performance.
• Building a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.
• Coaching, developing and retaining future leaders.
• Maintaining outstanding food safety, health & safety and compliance standards.
• Managing recruitment, succession planning and team development.
• Ensuring full compliance with all licensing, food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Creating an engaging, positive and high-performing working environment.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold a valid Scottish Personal Licence.
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a General Manager within a high-volume restaurant, hospitality or leisure environment.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering strong commercial results.
• Have experience leading large teams within a fast-paced operation.
• Possess strong financial and business acumen.
• Have excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• Be experienced in managing labour costs, payroll, budgets and operational KPIs.
• Be highly organised, resilient and capable of making effective decisions under pressure.
• Have a genuine passion for hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.

Applications from candidates who do not currently hold a valid Scottish Personal Licence will not be considered.

Why Join Estabulo?

We believe our people are the key to our success.

In return, we offer:

• Up to £40,000pa
• Tronc
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Comprehensive induction and leadership development.
• Staff discounts.
• Company pension.
• A supportive senior leadership team.
• The opportunity to lead a successful, high-profile restaurant business with genuine autonomy.

This Is More Than A General Manager Role

This is an opportunity to build a team, shape a culture, drive performance and leave your mark on a successful hospitality business.

If you’re an ambitious hospitality leader who already holds a Scottish Personal Licence and is ready for their next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Estabulo success story.

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Hospitality: 3 years (required)
• Management: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Scottish Personal Licence (SCPLH) (required)

Work Location: In person