Assistant Restaurant Manager

Strawberryhotels; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Nord in Trondheim invites applications for an Assistant Restaurant Manager, a role close to the floor, leading shifts and ensuring quality from morning coffee to night cocktails. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager, kitchen and bar, reporting to the Restaurant Manager.

You will train and develop the service team, plan staff with the Restaurant Manager, and contribute to the hotel's wine program.

Qualifications

• Leads with calm, clarity and warmth.
• Strong sense of quality and detail.
• Thrives in the interplay between kitchen, bar and service.
• Experience with food and wine; sommelier training is a plus.
• Balances efficient operations with human presence.
• Clear, honest and respectful communication.
• Long-term builder motivated by development.

Responsibilities

• Daily operations and shift leadership across breakfast, café and restaurant.
• Visible host for guests and a clear leader for the team on the floor.
• Ensuring a cohesive, personal and consistent guest experience in line with Villa Nord's values.
• Day-to-day training, follow-up and development of the service team.
• Staff planning and flow in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager, kitchen and bar.
• Contributing to the development of the hotel's wine portfolio and wine list.
• Upholding routines, standards and service culture – and suggesting improvements where you see them.
• Deputising for the Restaurant Manager when needed.

Skills

Calm leadership

Attention to detail

Kitchen & service coordination

Wine & food pairing

Operational balance

Clear communication

Long-term mindset

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager – Villa Nord

Carried by heritage. Crafted by people.

In 1837, Hôtel du Nord opened its doors as Trondheim's first hotel – a place where meals, conversation and care stood at the centre. When Villa Nord opens at Dronningens gate 26 in 2026, we carry that story forward, with a clear eye on what comes next.

Villa Nord will be Trondheim's first boutique hotel, with 51 individually curated rooms, a restaurant, wine bar, café and intimate meeting spaces. The hotel is rooted in the city's history, but shaped for modern travellers seeking calm, quality and genuine experiences.

About the Role

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you are closest to the floor. You lead shifts, see both guests and team, and make sure the quality holds – from the first coffee in the morning to the last glass at night. You work closely with the Restaurant Manager, kitchen and bar, and report to the Restaurant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Daily operations and shift leadership across breakfast, café and restaurant
• Being a visible, steady host for our guests – and a clear leader for the team on the floor
• Ensuring a cohesive, personal and consistent guest experience in line with Villa Nord's values
• Day-to-day training, follow-up and development of the service team
• Staff planning and flow in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager, kitchen and bar
• Contributing to the development of the hotel's wine portfolio and wine list
• Upholding routines, standards and service culture – and suggesting improvements where you see them
• Deputising for the Restaurant Manager when needed

Qualifications

• Leads with calm, clarity and warmth
• Has a strong sense of quality and detail
• Thrives in the interplay between kitchen, bar and service
• Has experience with food and wine in combination – sommelier training is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Understands the balance between efficient operations and human presence
• Communicates clearly, honestly and respectfully
• Is motivated by building something over time – not just delivering in the short term

What We Offer

• A central role in the operations of a unique boutique hotel with a clear identity
• The opportunity to help set standards and culture from the start
• A strong concept rooted in history, craftsmanship and human connection
• Close collaboration with engaged owners and an ambitious professional environment
• A working day where quality always comes before quantity
• A real path for professional and personal growth in a house being built right now

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

All enquiries are treated confidentially.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Regardless of your ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, disabilities or age – our doors are always open.