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 maria@corecruitment.com

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