Restaurantmanager

Restaurant Daalder; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Ambitious award-winning team

Shape the future of Amsterdam dining

Job summary

Restaurant Daalder in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations of our Michelin-starred dining room, ensuring seamless service from arrival to departure.

You will lead and train the front-of-house team, coordinate with the kitchen, and maintain the highest standards of guest experience. Fluent English and Dutch are essential; we offer a competitive salary and clear paths for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong leadership with a hands-on, calm approach.
• 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

Multilingual (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