Assistant Manager (Hospitality & Events): Queensferry Sports & Community Hub
Assistant Manager (Hospitality & Events)
Queensferry Sports & Community Hub
Queensferry Sports & Community Hub is looking for an experienced, energetic and community-minded Assistant Manager (Hospitality & Events) to help lead and develop our café, bar and function spaces.
This is a hands‑on, dynamic role where you ’ ll oversee the day‑to‑day running of the café, bar and function area while driving income through events and business development. You ’ ll play a key part in shaping a welcoming, inclusive space for both community use and private functions. This role will involve flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.
We’re looking for someone who combines strong operational standards with commercial awareness and an ability to connect with people.
The Role
You’ll take responsibility for:
* Manage the daily operation of the café, bar and function space
* Maximise revenue and profitability across all hospitality areas
* Deliver consistently high-quality customer service
* Work closely with the Charity Manager to support charitable objectives, help deliver community-focused activity, and ensure hospitality and events operations align with the organisation’s mission and values
* Monitor financial performance, including sales, margins, stock control and waste
* Respond to feedback and resolve issues effectively
* Identify and implement opportunities to boost customer spend and repeat business
* Ensure compliance with licensing, food hygiene, and health & safety regulations
This role will involve evenings and weekends.
About You
You’ll likely have experience in hospitality, events or venue operations and be comfortable balancing customer service, team leadership and commercial performance in a busy environment.
We’d particularly like to hear from candidates who have:
* Proven experience in a hospitality management role (café, bar, or similar)
* Strong understanding of stock control, margins, and cost management
* Experience increasing event bookings or developing new income streams
* Experience managing teams and day‑to‑day operations
* Knowledge of food hygiene, licensing, and health & safety requirements
* Experience working in community or multi-use venues
About Us
Queensferry Sports & Community Hub is a SCIO Registered Charity with a mission to improve lives through sport, community activity and inclusive local services. This is an opportunity to help shape a growing community Hub with real local impact while building a hospitality and events offer that supports both community wellbeing and long‑term sustainability.
How to apply
To apply, please send:
* Your CV
* A short covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining your interest in the role and how your experience matches the position
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 5pm.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds who share our commitment to community impact, inclusion and high-quality service delivery.
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