Restaurantmanager

Restaurant Daalder; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning team

Career growth

Competitive salary

Prestigious venue Amsterdam

Job summary

Restaurant Daalder in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations of our Michelin-starred dining room. You will be the face of service, balancing leadership with flawless hospitality and a deep understanding of luxury guest experiences.

You will lead the front-of-house team, coordinate with the kitchen, and ensure exceptional timing, etiquette, and guest delight. This role also drives operational excellence and contributes to the restaurant’s strategic and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fine dining, high-end hospitality or a similar field of work.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, calm approach.
• Flawless communication and a keen sense of timing and tone.
• Highly detail-oriented, professional, and solutions-focused.
• Strong commercial awareness and guest-first mentality.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (additional languages are a plus)

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and inspire the front-of-house team
• Coordinate daily service and align closely with the kitchen
• Uphold the highest standards of guest experience and etiquette
• Manage service flow, atmosphere, timing, and team performance
• Oversee scheduling, team planning, and operational execution
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement refinements
• Contribute to the restaurant’s broader strategic and commercial goals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Bilingual English/Dutch

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and refined Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Michelin-starred restaurant. Someone who understands the difference between good service and truly memorable, world-class dining.

Role Overview:

As Restaurant Manager, you will be the face of the dining room and the bridge between our guests, team, and kitchen. You ensure a seamless service experience from start to finish, balancing team leadership with operational excellence and a deep understanding of luxury hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and inspire the front-of-house team


• Coordinate daily service and align closely with the kitchen


• Uphold the highest standards of guest experience and etiquette


• Manage service flow, atmosphere, timing, and team performance


• Oversee scheduling, team planning, and operational execution


• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement refinements


• Contribute to the restaurant’s broader strategic and commercial goals

Your Profile:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fine dining, high-end hospitality or a similar field of work


• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, calm approach


• Flawless communication and a keen sense of timing and tone


• Highly detail-oriented, professional, and solutions-focused


• Strong commercial awareness and guest-first mentality


• Fluent in English and Dutch (additional languages are a plus)

What We Offer:

• A key role within an ambitious, award-winning team


• An environment where quality, creativity, and guest experience are paramount


• Opportunities for personal development and career growth


• A competitive salary


• The chance to help shape the future of one of Amsterdam’s leading culinary destinations