Run one of Edinburgh’s busiest rooftops and one of Scotland’s most exciting venues.

General Manager – Cold Town House, Edinburgh

Set in the heart of Edinburgh’s iconic Grassmarket, Cold Town House is one of Scotland’s most exciting, high-volume hospitality venues, and we’re looking for a General Manager who can lead it at the level it demands.

This is a large-scale, multi-floor venue with serious pace, complexity, and expectation. Craft beer brewed on-site, a high-output Neapolitan pizza kitchen, live entertainment, and one of the most in-demand rooftop terraces in the city, all under one roof.

If you know how to run big venues, build big teams, and create serious atmosphere, this is your stage.

The Venue

Cold Town House is a three-floor operation with multiple trading environments:

Live Bar & Taproom – High-energy, late-night trading, live music, tank-fresh beer
Brewery & Pizza Floor – Open kitchen, artisan Neapolitan pizza, microbrewery at the core
Rooftop Terrace – One of Edinburgh’s best rooftops with direct views of Edinburgh Castle
Grassmarket External Trading – High-footfall, year-round tourism, and event-driven peaks

🏆 Scottish Beer Awards – Best Beer Bar Winner

🏆 National Pizza Awards – Finalist

This site trades hard, across all seasons, with major peaks around weekends, events, and tourism.

The Opportunity

You will take full ownership of one of our flagship venues. This means:

Leading a large, multi-layered team
Managing high weekly revenues across multiple income streams
Driving both operational excellence and atmosphere
Delivering consistency at scale while still pushing the venue forward

You’ll need to be as strong on people and culture as you are on numbers and performance.

What We’re Looking For

This role requires proven experience at this level. We’re not looking for potential; we’re looking for track record.

Proven experience as a General Manager in a high-volume venue
Must have operated venues delivering £60k+ per week as a minimum
Experience leading teams of 50+ people in a fast-paced, multi-department environment
Strong leadership presence; able to command a large team and drive standards daily
Commercially sharp with a deep understanding of P&L, labour control, and revenue growth
A natural operator who understands how to build energy, atmosphere, and guest experience
Decisive, resilient, and calm under pressure
Strong grasp of compliance, licensing, and health & safety

Your Role

Operational Leadership – Own the full operation across all floors, ensuring consistency, pace and high standards at all times.

Team Leadership & Culture – Recruit, develop and lead a large team. Build a culture of accountability, energy, and pride.

Financial Performance – Take ownership of the numbers. Deliver budget, control costs, and maximise profitability.

Guest Experience – Set the tone. Drive service standards and create an atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

Compliance & Standards – Ensure the venue operates safely, legally, and to the highest operational standards.

Salary & Package

£45,000 – £55,000 base salary DOE
On-target earnings of up to £70,000 (including tronc and bonus)

Why Join Signature Group

We’re one of Scotland’s leading hospitality groups, with a diverse and growing estate including Cold Town House, Paramount, Badger & Co, The Spiritualist, McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Smokin’ Fox and more.

Benefits

25% to 50% staff discount across all venues
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Additional annual leave with service
Genuine progression opportunities across the group
A business that values both performance and people

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