Job Title: Assistant Centre Manager

Location: Awesome Walls, Dublin

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Starting from €36,000 per annum

The Role

Awesome Walls Dublin is looking for a people-focused Assistant Centre Manager to help lead our team and support the ongoing growth of the business. This role is first and foremost about leading people. We’re looking for a strong communicator and natural team leader – someone who enjoys motivating others, setting clear expectations and creating a positive, well-run workplace.

As we continue to expand our business, you’ll work closely with the Centre Manager to ensure the day-to-day running of the centre is smooth, welcoming and professional for both customers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager in the day-to-day operation of the centre, ensuring everything runs smoothly across climbing, café and retail areas
• Lead, manage and support a diverse team of colleagues, setting the tone for excellent customer service and teamwork
• Communicate clearly and confidently with staff – providing guidance, feedback and support
• Take an active role in staff scheduling, training, onboarding and performance management
• Foster a positive team culture where staff feel supported, informed and motivated
• Ensure high standards are maintained around customer experience, cleanliness and safety
• Support HR processes, including recruitment, staff welfare and compliance with health & safety requirements
• Assist with monitoring staffing costs, rotas and basic operational budgets
• Support retail and café operations where required (stock control, presentation, standards)

About You

You are a people person. You enjoy working with others, leading by example and helping teams perform at their best.

You don’t need to be a climber – what matters most is your ability to manage, motivate and communicate with people.

We’re open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including retail, hospitality, leisure, or service industries.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a supervisory, assistant management, or management role
• Strong people management skills – leading teams, handling day-to-day staff issues and supporting development
• Confident, clear communicator who can engage with staff, customers and management
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a busy, customer-facing environment
• A calm, positive approach to problem-solving and decision-making

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with HR processes such as recruitment, rosters, or performance reviews
• Experience in hospitality, retail, leisure, or a similar service-led industry
• Basic experience managing staffing costs or operational budgets

Why Join Awesome Walls?

• Join a growing, well-established business with exciting new developments
• Be part of a supportive management team where people come first
• A role with real responsibility and scope to make a positive impact
• Opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility
• Competitive salary and benefits

If you’re a strong communicator who enjoys leading teams and creating great customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of Awesome Walls Dublin.

Please send applications to lisa@awesomewalls.ie