Assistant restaurant manager

Amsterdam | Full-time or part-time | €2,900 to €3,500 gross per month | Dutch required

For a well-known and characterful hospitality venue on the Amstel, we are looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager. A versatile management position in which you lead a large team daily, are responsible for the smooth running of operations, and actively contribute to the development of the organization.

You will end up in a special place where Amsterdam has been coming together for generations.

In the morning, the first regular guests come in for coffee and breakfast. Around lunchtime, the place fills up with local residents and business guests. On sunny days, the large terrace on the Amstel fills up early, and later the relaxed atmosphere effortlessly transitions into a lively dinner and a pleasant drink.

The rich history, the characterful interior, and the location on the water make this location special. Yet the atmosphere is anything but formal. Here, it’s all about quality, personal attention, and hospitality that feels genuine.

Despite the size of the restaurant, the working atmosphere remains personal. Many guests have been returning for years, and there are also many familiar faces within the team. Hard work is required, but there is always room for humor, sociability, and attention to each other.

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you are the right-hand of the Restaurant Manager and an important link between the management team and the work floor.

The total service team consists of approximately 80 employees. During your shift, you lead a maximum of 20 colleagues. You make a clear division of tasks, monitor progress, and ensure that everyone knows what is expected of them.

Even when the place is completely full, you remain calm. You set priorities, make clear decisions, and know how to lead the team through the busy periods with positive energy.

Your responsibility goes beyond running a good shift. You also keep an eye on revenue, staffing, workload, costs, and quality. In addition, you play an active role in guiding and developing employees.

You lead breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks shifts

You supervise a maximum of 20 employees per shift

You ensure a clear division of tasks, briefing, and handover

You monitor hospitality, quality, and speed of service

You keep track of turnover, staffing, workload, and costs

You guide, train, and evaluate employees

You support the selection and onboarding of new colleagues

You identify bottlenecks and provide appropriate solutions

You actively participate in management meetings and contribute ideas for improvements

You are an experienced hospitality professional who considers hospitality a given. You enjoy being at the heart of the team but can also step back to oversee the bigger picture.

You are approachable for colleagues, clear when necessary, and not afraid to take responsibility. A busy venue gives you energy, and especially during peak moments, you radiate calm and confidence.

Additionally:

Do you have several years of experience in the hospitality industry

Do you have managerial experience as a Supervisor, Floor Manager, or Assistant Manager

You are communicative, proactive, and energetic

Can you motivate, guide, and address employees

You have a sense of commercial and operational results

You see points for improvement and take initiative

Are you flexibly available for varying shifts

You speak Dutch well. About 99% of the guests speak Dutch, so it is important that you can easily make contact and communicate clearly with guests and colleagues

A salary between €2,900 and €3,500 gross per month, based on full-time and depending on your experience

Holiday pay and tips on top of your salary

A full-time or part-time employment, in consultation

Lots of freedom and responsibility within the daily operation

A stable employer with a large and engaged team

Space to actually implement your ideas and improvements

Training, guidance, and growth opportunities

20% employee discount within the affiliated catering establishments

A unique and characterful workplace on the Amstel

Do you want to take on a leadership role in a place with character, where no day is the same and where you really have influence on the team and operations? Then we would love to meet you.

Apply via Nouvelle Équipe. During a first meeting, we will discuss your experience and ambitions and tell you everything about the restaurant, the team, and the position.

Do you have a strong hospitality profile, but a little less leadership experience? Then there may also be the possibility to start as a Supervisor. The salary for this position is between €2,600 and €3,100 gross per month.