Job Description

General Manager - Nightcap (Edinburgh)

40,000 salary + 5,000 Year 1 completion bonus

Full-time, 48 hours per week

Nightcap is Edinburgh's true late-night cocktail bar, serving until 3am. It's a challenging venue to run - and deliberately so. We're about to embark on a bit of a refurbishment that will almost double our capacity and add a second bar, and we need a General Manager who can handle the pressure, lead from the front, and keep Nightcap at the top of its game.

This is not just another GM role. You'll have the chance to take creative ownership of a one-year cocktail menu, shaping both the offer and the culture. If you already have a vision for a menu you'd love to bring to life, we want to hear it - you'll have the backing of our marketing team and in-house graphic designer to help make it happen. You'll also work closely with our bottleshop and trade arm, Nip's, hosting events and connecting the bar to the wider Tiny Cup Collective.

What we need from you

A visible, hands-on leader who thrives on the floor until 3am, keeping standards high under pressure. A motivator who can recruit, train, and inspire a team while holding them accountable. A commercially sharp operator with proven ability to manage budgets, GP, labour and compliance. Excellent cocktail knowledge, with creativity to build a menu and the patience to teach it. Energy, resilience, and consistency - this is not a role for passengers.

The package

Year 1:

40,000 salary + one-off 5,000 completion bonus.

9-month review:

a formal review of performance and fit, with the option to renew for a further 12-month contract.

Year 2 (if renewed):

40,000 salary + monthly bonus of 1% of turnover (subject to performance targets).

Up to 40 days holiday

, 28 days as standard, with up to 12 extra days available through performance. 48 hours per week, evenings and late nights essential. Staff perks and discounts across all Tiny Cup Collective venues. Ongoing training and career development, with wider opportunities across the Collective.

Why apply?

This is one of the toughest hospitality management jobs in Edinburgh - but also one of the most rewarding. For the right candidate, it's a career-defining opportunity to lead a high-pressure late-night bar through a relaunch, showcase your creativity, and build your profile within a growing hospitality group.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Edinburgh EH1 3EB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Cocktail: 3 years (required) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Personal Licence (SCPLH) (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person