Restaurant Manager
Posted 1 day 9 hours ago by COREcruitment Ltd
Job Title: Restaurant Manager - Independent restaurant
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €3,500 - €4,000 gross/month
A welcoming and well-established cozy dining concept is looking for a hands-on and service-driven Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead the front-of-house team, and ensure a smooth and high-quality guest experience.
The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating a positive team culture while maintaining high operational standards during busy dinner service.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar role in a busy, service-focused environment.
- You enjoy being with the team, taking orders, engaging with guests, and keeping the energy high during service.
- A natural leader who can inspire, train, and manage a small team-creating structure, accountability, and a positive work culture.
- Able to implement and uphold service standards, coordinate shifts, and ensure efficient day-to-day running of the restaurant.
- Comfortable with cost control, labor planning, and revenue tracking to support the restaurant's profitability.
- Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus.
- Effective communicator with guests and team alike.
- Already living in Amsterdam and familiar with the hospitality landscape in the city.
- Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus.
What You'll Do:
- Lead by Example on the restaurant floor-welcoming guests, taking orders, supporting the team, and ensuring a warm and smooth service every night
- Manage the Front-of-House Team-recruiting, training, scheduling, and motivating staff to deliver consistent, high-quality service
- Oversee Daily Operations-open and close the restaurant, coordinate service flow, and handle any issues calmly and efficiently
- Ensure Service Standards-maintain a structured approach to operations, uphold cleanliness and presentation standards, and promote an excellent guest experience
- Monitor Costs and Revenue-track daily sales, labor costs, and inventory to support the restaurant's financial goals
- Collaborate with the Kitchen-ensure communication between FOH and BOH runs smoothly and efficiently
- Maintain a Positive Team Culture-foster a respectful, energetic, and supportive work environment
- Act as the Main Point of Contact for both guests and staff, handling feedback and resolving issues professionally
Job Title: Restaurant Manager - Independent restaurant
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €3,500 - €4,000 gross/month
If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to
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