Deputy General Manager

Deputy General Manager

Amber | St Andrews

Amber is a brand-new Mediterranean restaurant from the Dean Banks Group, opening in the heart of St Andrews. Inspired by the warmth, flavours and hospitality of the Mediterranean, Amber will offer exceptional food, carefully curated wines, classic cocktails and genuine, relaxed service.

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Deputy General Manager to join our leadership team and help shape the culture, standards and success of one of St Andrews' most exciting new restaurant openings.

About the Role

Working alongside the General Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the restaurant, leading by example on the floor while motivating and developing the team around you.

You'll be passionate about hospitality, confident in delivering exceptional guest experiences, and thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has previous management or supervisory experience in a quality restaurant or premium hospitality venue.
• Is confident leading busy services while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Has strong knowledge of food, wine and classic cocktails.
• Is an excellent communicator who can inspire and develop a team.
• Leads by example with professionalism, positivity and attention to detail.
• Is commercially aware and understands labour, stock control and driving sales.
• Has excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Wants to build a long-term career within a growing hospitality group.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in the daily operation of the restaurant.
• Lead and motivate the front of house team throughout service.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and resolve issues professionally.
• Assist with recruitment, training and ongoing team development.
• Monitor service standards and ensure consistency across every shift.
• Support stock control, ordering and cost management.
• Help achieve labour, sales and profitability targets.
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus a generous share of gratuities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within the Dean Banks Group.
• Extensive food, wine and cocktail training.
• Supplier tastings and industry events.
• Staff discounts across all Dean Banks Group venues.
• A supportive management team that values development and progression.
• The opportunity to help launch and shape an exciting new restaurant from day one.

If you're an experienced hospitality leader who loves developing people, delivering memorable guest experiences and being part of an ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and tell us why you'd be the perfect addition to the Amber management team.

Pay: £35,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Andrews KY16 9UP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Assistant manager: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person