Hospitality + 1 more
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Description
Responsibilities
Your Role:
As the Restaurant Manager, you will oversee all daily operations of the unit—both front-of-house and kitchen. You will ensure high‑quality service, strong financial performance, and a great team culture while enhancing the restaurant’s concept throughout the winter season.
Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Management
- Lead the restaurant as a full operational unit.
- Ensure smooth daily operations and service according to the service model.
- Oversee kitchen operations with the Head Chef (purchasing, inventory, portions, efficiency).
- Monitor sales, profitability, budgeting, and cost control.
- Maintain hygiene, safety, and compliance (self-monitoring, contracts, reporting, etc.).
- Track and update efficiency tables and verify purchase invoices.
- Manage drink orders and inventory (raw materials, beverages, supplies).
- Handle feedback and complaints via the Taplause platform.
- Plan marketing activities and seasonal campaigns.
- Support daily operations directly with the team.
- Create work shift schedules that align with staffing plans.
- Collaborate with sales services and follow the values of hotel restaurant.
- Ensure correct internal system usage (Biovaaka, Teams, etc.).
- Maintain the restaurant atmosphere—cleanliness, lighting, music, table setting.
Self‑Management
- Plan your work schedule to balance presence on the floor and necessary office work.
- Delegate tasks effectively and manage your own wellbeing.
- Recognize when support from upper management is needed.
Team Leadership
- Lead, guide, and train employees in their roles.
- Ensure staff performance meets required standards.
- Follow the HR processes of the hotel restaurant and conduct regular one‑to‑one check‑ins.
- Build shift combinations based on team strengths and wellbeing.
- Communicate proactively and support the team in daily operations.
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience in restaurant management or a senior supervisory role in hospitality.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and guide your team.
- A hands‑on, lead‑by‑example approach on the floor and during busy shifts.
- Solid understanding of restaurant operations—service flow, kitchen coordination, cost control, and inventory.
- Excellent organizational skills, even under pressure.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts during the winter season.
- Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
- EU citizenship or a valid Finnish work permit (required).
- A proactive, positive mindset and a commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences.
What Awaits You
- A rare opportunity to lead a restaurant team in the breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Lapland.
- Finnish seasonal employment contract with full‑time (112.5h/3 weeks) or part‑time options.
- Competitive salary, following the hotel & restaurant collective agreement or a separate agreement.
- Attractive shift bonuses, including evening and night allowances, plus +100% pay on Sundays and public holidays.
- Support with staff accommodation, making your relocation smooth and easy.
- A collaborative, international work environment where managers and teams from around the world come together.
- On your days off: Northern Lights, Arctic adventures, reindeer safaris, and the full magic of Lapland.
Come join us for a winter you won’t forget. Apply now and make Lapland your workplace!
Please, attach relevant documents and information, such as references to your application.
The employment agreement will be signed with Barona, but you will be working for one of our clients in Lapland.
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