Restaurant Manager for Pappa Grappa Group

WE ARE PAPPA GRAPPA

"We create hospitality that touches. Experiences that make guests return."

From Italy's sunny hills to the heart of Östergötland, we believe in simplicity, quality, and authentic flavors. Every dish we serve is created with passion and respect for Italian food culture. From wood-fired pizzas to classic pasta – here you taste Italy in every bite.

Welcome to our family.

THE ROLE

As Restaurant Manager, you are responsible for leading and driving the daily operations of your unit towards set goals in guest experience, staff, operations, and profitability. You lead through clear methods, structure, and presence, ensuring stable operations even under high pressure. You are expected to deliver exceptional and memorable hospitality in all situations.

You own the daily execution in the unit and work within the framework of the common management model (BSC, SOP, and budget).

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Responsibility: Lead and distribute daily work, scheduling, and purchasing.
• Staff Responsibility: Recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and motivation of staff.
• Financial Responsibility: Budget responsibility, tracking sales, key figures, and results.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain standards for service, food, work environment, and alcohol legislation.
• Operational Presence: Be visible in the operation during peak times. You are a "doer"
• Experience in a similar leadership role within the restaurant industry.
• Good financial understanding and experience working with key figures.
• Documented leadership experience.
• Knowledge of food handling and serving legislation.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You are an experienced leader passionate about food, drinks, and people. You thrive in an environment where the pace is high, the standard is higher, and teamwork is key to success.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a leading role within a la carte, events, and banquet halls
• Strong knowledge of service, wine, and cocktails
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff
• Structured, solution-oriented, and humble
• Experience with budget work and profitability management
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English

As a person, you are:

• Present and visible in the operation
• Clear in communication and expectations
• Calm under pressure and stable under high load
• Passionate about quality and genuine flavors

Employment Conditions

• Scope: Usually full-time (100%), often with a 6-month probationary period.
• Salary: Individual salary setting, often in line with industry standards
• Attractive bonus scheme
• Working Hours: Varying working hours, including evenings and weekends
• Wellness Benefits

OUR VALUES

Hospitality – "You are always welcome, never a burden"

Accessibility – "We are here, you never have to wonder

Attention – We see you, even what you don't say"

Holistic Experience – Everything connects, nothing is left to chance

We look forward to receiving your application with a CV and a brief "Why you want to be part of the Pappa Grappa family."