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Restaurant Manager / Head of Service

On-site in Eemnes·Full-time·Added 6 months ago (last checked 9 Nov)

Van der Valk

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Eemnes
Contract
Full-time
Languages
Dutch

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrable experience in hospitality, preferably within a restaurant, hotel, brasserie, or similar environment

  • Experience in a leadership or coordinating role within service

  • The ability to bring calm, oversight, and structure to the floor

  • Strong communication skills and a professional appearance

  • An eye for guest experience, quality, and commercial opportunities

  • A hands-on mentality and the willingness to actively work alongside the team

  • Flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • Good command of the Dutch language; English is a plus

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • A responsible position with plenty of variety and room for your own initiative

  • A professional working environment in which your experience is valued

  • The opportunity to actively think along about service, team development, and guest experience

  • A dedicated team with short lines of communication

  • A suitable salary, depending on knowledge and experience

  • Room for personal development and further growth

  • A working environment where quality, hospitality, and collaboration are central

The role

Are you an experienced hospitality professional who knows how to effortlessly combine hospitality, quality, and team development? Do you have leadership experience in service and do you get energy from a well-organized service, satisfied guests, and a team that works together smoothly? Then we would love to meet you.

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager / Head of Service who plays an important role in the daily operations of our restaurant. In this position, you are the primary point of contact on the floor, you monitor the quality of service, and you ensure that both guests and colleagues can rely on structure, professionalism, and personal attention.

This role is interesting for someone who has extensive experience in hospitality and is ready for a position with responsibility, influence on daily affairs, and room to think along about improving the guest experience, service, and operations.

The position of Restaurant Manager / Head of Service is ideal for someone who loves taking responsibility on the floor and gets energy from a well-running team. You are not only strong in service, but also in organizing, guiding, and improving.

We are looking for someone who brings experience, communicates professionally, and contributes to a high standard in hospitality and service.

What you'll do

As Restaurant Manager / Head of Service, you are visibly present on the floor and ensure a smooth flow of service. You combine hospitality with oversight, direction, and an eye for detail.

Your duties include

  • Directing, coaching, and motivating the service team

  • Monitoring service quality, guest experience, and presentation

  • Acting as the first point of contact for guests and colleagues on the floor

  • Providing briefings, task distribution, and good preparation for service

  • Identifying areas for improvement and actively contributing to an efficient way of working

  • Guiding and onboarding new colleagues

  • Thinking along about service, presentation, upselling, and guest satisfaction

  • Supervising compliance with house rules, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines

  • Assisting in service and setting a good example

  • Contributing to a professional, positive, and guest-oriented working atmosphere

Who are you?

You are an experienced and representative hospitality professional with natural authority. You know how to lead a team in a positive way and maintain oversight, even during busy services. You have a sense for hospitality, quality, and commerce, and you find it important that details are correct.

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