Restaurant Manager

Suomen Osuuskauppojen Keskuskunta; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa is seeking a bold, results-driven leader for its restaurant and meeting operations. You will oversee a team, foster a positive employee experience, and drive profitability while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

The role emphasizes evenings and weekends, with opportunities to implement development ideas and contribute to restaurant-industry changes. Finnish language skills are essential; English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality leadership.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to drive profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Fluency in Finnish (and English as a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a top-tier restaurant and meeting operations team.
• Foster a positive employee experience and supportive culture.
• Ensure excellent guest experiences and drive profitability.
• Promote staff development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Strong communication

Profitability focus

Finnish fluency

Job description

This position centers on leading and managing a top-tier team within Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa's restaurant and meeting operations. The successful candidate will be a bold, results-driven leader who fosters a positive employee experience, ensures excellent guest experiences, and drives profitability. You will oversee a team, promote a supportive culture, and provide opportunities for staff development. You should understand fundamental industry dynamics, spot opportunities and challenges, and implement changes to safeguard profitability. A typical workweek involves diverse challenges with a focus on evenings and weekends. Clear communication, motivational leadership, and language skills are valued. The role invites you to bring forward development ideas and participate in restaurant-industry changes.

Please submit your application and CV by 6 September 2026. Contact: Sami Lehtonen, ravintolapäällikkö Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa, [e-mail], 020 780 8809.

• Experience in hospitality leadership
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to drive profitability and customer satisfaction
• Fluency in Finnish (and English as a plus)