Assistant Manager

CREATE YOUR
PAGE-TURNING STORY WITH LIVE MUSIC & ALL-DAY FUN AT THE TIPSY BIRD

Welcome to Tipsy
Bird, a vibrant and quirky bar in the heart of Belfast city centre, known
for its amazing cocktails, live music, and unforgettable atmosphere.
A popular destination for locals and visitors alike, it’s the perfect spot for
drinks, celebrations, and big nights out. Alongside the main venue, the Tipsy
Garden offers a unique outdoor space for guests to enjoy drinks, live
entertainment, private functions, parties, and special occasions.

Together,
they create one of Belfast’s most exciting and versatile hospitality
destinations.

The Role:
Assistant Manager

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to support the
General Manager in running the venue as if it were your own. You’ll be a
hands-on leader, a motivator, and a role model—driving performance, nurturing
talent, and delivering exceptional guest experiences every step of the way.

Whether
you're an experienced Assistant Manager or a Supervisor ready to step up, this
is your chance to grow with us.

What
you’ll be doing:

• Leading from the front—owning the floor and
  setting the tone.


• Leading and inspiring a passionate team to
  deliver top-tier service.


• Training, mentoring, and developing your team
  to maintain high standards.


• Driving revenue, controlling costs, and
  managing food and liquor GP.


• Creating a culture of fun, excellence, and
  genuine hospitality.

What
we’re looking for:

• Someone who wears their heart on their sleeve,
  takes ownership, and runs the business like it’s their own.


• Cool, calm, and collected; pressure doesn’t
  faze you.


• A team player with no ego—just a drive to get
  things done.


• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a management or
  supervisory role (venue-dependent).


• Solid communication and organisational skills.


• Superb customer and floor service abilities.


• An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for
  people.

Grow With Us – Industry-Leading Training

At Glendola Leisure, we
believe in developing talent from within. That’s why all our Assistant Managers
are enrolled in our Management Development Course, a structured
programme designed to help you thrive. Across five immersive modules, you’ll
learn:

• Managing Yourself and Your Team


• Social Media as a Sales Tool & How to Sell
  Your Business


• How to Recruit, Appraise, Counsel and
  Discipline Your Teams


• Commercial Acumen: How to Prepare an Annual Budget for Your
  Business


• Managing and Developing Food within Your
  Business

Whether you’re stepping up
or stepping in, we’ll give you the tools to succeed.

What’s
in it for you?

At The Tipsy Bird
and Glendola Leisure, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers, community, and
the chance to be part of something truly iconic. Here’s what you can look
forward to:

• A buzzing, fast-paced environment where no two
  days are ever the same.


• A close-knit team that feels more like family
  than colleagues.


• Real career progression with some of the best
  growth opportunities in the industry.


• Flexible shift patterns to help you balance
  work and life.


• A competitive, progressive salary plus a fixed
  TRONC distribution.


• Private medical cover after one year of
  service.


• Mental health support and access to an
  Employee Assistance Programme.


• 28 days paid holiday per year (including bank
  holidays).


• 25% discount at all Glendola Leisure venues.


• Annual staff events that celebrate you and
  your hard work.


• Opportunities to innovate and help shape the
  future of our business.

About Glendola Leisure Group

We’re Glendola Leisure
Group—a proudly family-owned hospitality company with a passion for creating
unforgettable experiences. From buzzing bars to stylish restaurants, we operate
a diverse portfolio of venues across London, Glasgow, Belfast, and Edinburgh.

When you join us, you
become part of a tight-knit local team backed by the strength and support of
our wider group. What unites us all is a shared commitment to exceptional
service, expertise in our craft, and a drive to be better every single day.

We’re looking for people
who bring friendliness, a can-do attitude, and a genuine desire to become
experts in what they do. If you’re ready for a role that’s as unique as you are
and want to work somewhere that feels more like coming to life than clocking
in, then we want to hear from you.

Ready to be part of one of the
hospitality industry’s most exciting success stories?

It’s time
to apply.