Assistant Restaurant Manager

Nordichotels; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boutique hotel role

Grow with the owners and team

Set standards and culture from start

Collaborative, professional growth

Quality before quantity

Job summary

Villa Nord in Trondheim is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead shifts, mentor the service team and ensure a cohesive guest experience from morning coffee to evening service. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager, kitchen and bar to maintain standards that reflect our boutique hotel identity.

The role requires calm leadership, attention to quality, and a desire to grow into greater responsibilities over time.

Qualifications

• Leads with calm, clarity and warmth in guest interactions.
• Maintains high service standards with attention to detail.
• Balances efficient operations with human presence and hospitality.
• Knowledge of wine and beverage adds value to the guest experience.
• Willingness to grow into greater responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Daily operations and shift leadership across breakfast, café and restaurant.
• Be a visible, steady host for guests and a clear leader for the team on the floor.
• Ensure a cohesive, personal guest experience aligned with Villa Nord values.
• Train, follow up and develop the service team on a day-to-day basis.
• Plan staff needs and workflow with Restaurant Manager, kitchen and bar.
• Contribute to development of wine portfolio and list.
• Uphold routines, standards and service culture and suggest improvements.
• Depise for Restaurant Manager when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Communication

Operational planning

Wine knowledge

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.

Villa Nord is not a traditional hotel. It is a place shaped by history, people and quiet precision.

Villa Nord is owned by Villa Nord AS, wholly owned by Hoff Hotels AS (Realinvest AS).

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.

This is a role for someone who understands that good service is not a script, but a relationship. For someone who leads through presence, clarity and respect – and who wants to grow into greater responsibility over time.

You work closely with the Restaurant Manager, kitchen and bar, and report to the Restaurant Manager.

Your 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

We are looking for someone who

• 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

Villa Nord is a place where leadership is about seeing people, creating trust, and leaving room for the unexpected. If this resonates, we would love to hear from you.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. All enquiries are treated confidentially.