Deputy General Manager (Hospitality)

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global operates a hybrid hospitality concept combining hotels, student accommodation, long- and short-stay options, gyms, events, food and beverage venues, community spaces, and coworking areas across Europe.

What you will do

• Take ownership of different business areas during a structured development year, building toward leadership of the full operation.
• Improve business performance by identifying revenue opportunities, managing costs, and delivering stronger results.
• Work with the General Manager on budgets, forecasts, and investment plans, using data to guide decisions.
• Lead teams, support colleague development, provide feedback, and build a culture of trust and responsibility.
• Improve guest and member experience by turning feedback into practical action across hotel operations, food and beverage, events, memberships, and shared spaces.
• Build relationships with local businesses and community partners, and lead the full operation for a dedicated six-week period without the General Manager.

Requirements

• Experience leading a hospitality department or business area, ideally with responsibility for a team, budget, and business results.
• Understanding of revenue, costs, and profitability, with confidence using numbers to make decisions.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate people, give feedback, and build trust.
• Ability to improve ways of working and turn ideas into practical results.
• Genuine interest in the full hospitality business beyond one department or function.
• Guest-first mindset and understanding of how to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for guests and colleagues.
• Readiness to learn, take on new challenges, and work toward becoming a General Manager.

Nice to have

• Degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, multinational hospitality company with a focus on innovation and positive impact.
• Certified B Corp® workplace collaborating with organizations including Movement on the Ground and the TSH Talent Foundation.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and progress into future roles.
• Discounts at properties across Europe for employees, friends, and family.
• Workplace with events, social activities, and an inclusive environment welcoming people regardless of nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, or culture.
• Starting salary is determined through a role-based salary framework and assessed proficiency; the initial offer is non-negotiable.