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.
