Restaurationsmanager

Dit Smørrebrød v/Roald Højvang Solberg; Skagen; On-site; DKK 430,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Friendly team

Busy high season

Competitive salary

Job summary

Dit Smørrebrød in Skagen is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, coordinate the team during service, and ensure guests receive warm Danish hospitality. The role emphasizes strong leadership, staff training, stock management, and close collaboration with kitchen and front-of-house to maintain high service quality.

Permanent, year-round position with accommodation options and a relaxed, welcoming workplace in Skagen.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or service industry.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Service-minded and approachable.
• Ability to train new employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the restaurant team during service.
• Allocate tasks and manage staff breaks.
• Ensure efficient and smooth-running service.
• Welcome guests and assist where needed.
• Monitor service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Handle guest enquiries and complaints professionally.
• Coordinate communication between kitchen and front-of-house.
• Open and/or close the restaurant including cash reconciliation.
• Ensure cleanliness and readiness for service.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new employees.
• Resolve operational challenges during service.
• Manage stock orders and inventory control.

Skills

Experience in hospitality

Leadership

Customer service oriented

Team motivation

Quality focus

Job description

Dit Smørrebrød in Skagen is a busy restaurant experiencing strong growth.
We are known for serving traditional Danish open sandwiches (smørrebrød) to both local residents and tourists. We pride ourselves on good old-fashioned 'smørrebrød', classic lunch dishes, and traditional home-style cooking on our evening menu. Everything is prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients, seasoned with "salt, pepper and love". We use only the finest quality produce, and our standards of food quality and customer service are always second to none.

Our restaurant offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, where guests enjoy their meals surrounded by cosy Danish charm, complete with red-and-white checked tablecloths. We are proud to be one of Skagen's most inviting lunch and dinner restaurants.

We take great responsibility for the wellbeing of our employees and place a high value on mutual trust. We work together as a team to serve honest, wholesome food in a relaxed environment for both our staff and our guests.

Your Key Responsibilities

As Restaurant Manager, you will play a central role in the daily operation of the restaurant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating the restaurant team during service
• Allocating tasks and managing staff breaks
• Ensuring efficient and smooth-running service
• Welcoming guests and assisting wherever needed
• Monitoring service quality and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Handling guest enquiries and any complaints professionally
• Coordinating communication and cooperation between the kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Opening and/or closing the restaurant, including cash reconciliation
• Ensuring the restaurant is always clean, organized, and ready for service
• Assisting with the training and onboarding of new employees
• Resolving operational challenges as they arise during service
• Managing stock orders and inventory control

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience within the restaurant, hospitality, or service industry
• Thrives on responsibility and remains calm under pressure during busy periods
• Is service-minded, approachable, and solution-oriented
• Can motivate colleagues and foster a positive team environment
• Has a strong focus on quality and guest experience

We Offer

• Permanent, year-round employment
• Accommodation available
• An informal working environment with plenty of room for good spirits
• A relaxed workplace culture with a positive atmosphere
• Some of the happiest guests around, because we serve great food
• Supportive colleagues who work together as a team
• A busy, exciting, and enjoyable high season
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

Working Hours

Working hours will be scheduled between 10:00 am and 9:00 pm, seven days a week.

We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and will appoint the right candidate as soon as they are found.