Venue Manager – FreshMex Glasgow (West End)
Salary: £35,000 per year + tips + performance bonus
Hours: Full-time, 45h per week
Start: Early October 2025
Reports to: Senior Management
Who We Are
FreshMex started as a small food stall in 2015 and has since grown into a Scottish burrito favourite – with buzzing restaurants in Aberdeen and Edinburgh (and now Glasgow) plus a Deliveroo fan base that made us Scotland's #1 dish five years running. We're all about fresh flavours, fast service, and good vibes.
Our brand-new West End Glasgow venue opens in October, and we're looking for a hands-on Venue Manager to lead the team, drive standards, and help shape this exciting new chapter.
What You'll Do
* Lead and support both Front of House and Kitchen teams, planning shifts and building morale.
* Work some busy service shifts on the rota to ensure smooth operations and top guest experience.
* Have dedicated admin time (1–2 days per week) for reporting, rota and holiday planning, recruitment, and compliance tasks.
* Oversee training, hiring, and development, making sure the whole team delivers consistently high standards.
* Ensure HACCP, food safety, and compliance are always up to scratch.
* Keep stock levels in check and place orders when needed.
* Handle customer interactions with professionalism and positivity.
* Attend weekly management meetings with senior leadership, where you'll be supported to hit sales and performance targets.
What We're Looking For
* At least 1 year in a restaurant management role or 2+ years as an Assistant Manager/Supervisor in hospitality.
* Strong organisational and people management skills.
* A natural leader who can motivate teams and keep service running smoothly.
* Calm under pressure with great communication and problem-solving skills.
* Solid knowledge of food safety and compliance (HACCP, COSHH, fire safety, etc.).
* Passion for fresh food, great service, and creating a positive guest experience.
* Prior experience operating delivery systems. (e.g. Deliveroo)
What We Offer
* £35,000 salary + tips + performance bonuses
* Free meals on shift + staff discount
* Regular staff parties, nights out & company events
* Company pension & sick pay
* Referral programme
* Structured career development & real progression opportunities
* A chance to be part of a supportive, growing brand with big plans
Schedule
* 9-hour shifts
* Day, evening & weekend availability
* Balance of service shifts and dedicated admin days
Apply Today
If you're ready to take ownership of a brand-new FreshMex restaurant, build and inspire a great team, and be part of a fast-growing Scottish brand – we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and bring your passion for food and people to the table.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person