Are You Passionate About World-Class Service, Inspiring Leadership, and Creating Unforgettable Experiences? Villa Dagmar is the Place Where Your Ambitions Can Become Reality. We Are Now Seeking a Restaurant Manager Who Wants to Lead Our Restaurant Operations with the Same Soul and Precision That Permeates the Entire Hotel – Personal, Vibrant, and with a Unique Sense of Detail.
About the Role
As Restaurant Manager at Villa Dagmar, you have overall responsibility for our Front of House, which includes the restaurant, bar, our acclaimed breakfast, conference and event spaces, and room service. You will lead an engaged team and ensure that every guest is met with warmth, style, and genuine care. The role suits someone who loves combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach – you are equally comfortable in the dining room with guests as you are creating long-term goals, and you know how to create flow, energy, and engagement in a team.
Primary Responsibilities
• Embody the brand in all guest interactions
• Lead and inspire work in restaurant, bar, and breakfast, with responsibility for 25 employees
• Handle recruitment, training, development, and scheduling
• Follow up and be responsible for key performance indicators, budget, and profitability
• Ensure top-level quality, safety, and guest experience
• Be the external face and ambassador for Villa Dagmar
To Succeed in the Role, We Seek Someone Who Has:
• Several years of experience in a leadership role within restaurant or hotel industry
• Documented experience in personnel management, operations, financial follow-up, and cost awareness
• A natural sense of hospitality, style, and service
• Experience with systems like Caspeco, WaiterAid, and Trivec is meritorious, as is good knowledge of labor law and scheduling
• Fluent skills in Swedish and English, spoken and written
Who Are You:
You are a present leader who inspires with energy, care, and professionalism, with the ability to create structure without losing spontaneity. You thrive best in an environment where high pace and high ambitions meet. You are communicative, business-oriented, and have a warm personality that helps colleagues grow and guests feel comfortable.
We Offer
An inspiring environment where gastronomy, design, and hospitality are central. Here, you can develop in a culture characterized by quality, care, and entrepreneurial spirit. Through education, mentorship, and collaboration between our houses, you'll have the chance to grow – both as a leader and a person.
About Villa Dagmar & Diplomat Collection
Villa Dagmar is part of Diplomat Collection, a family-owned unique collection of personal boutique hotels that unite Hotel Diplomat, Villa Dagmar, and Villa Dahlia. The hotels share warm and genuine hospitality, timeless elegance, carefully considered design, and a passion for soulful guest experiences.
Additional Information
You will report to F & B Manager. The position is full-time/permanent, after a six-month probationary period. Collective agreement exists. Member of Visita.
Contact
For this recruitment, we have chosen to collaborate with Growisit - We Recruit for the Hospitality Industry
For questions about the position:
Contact Person: Niclas Ingwall
Tel: 0706-48 62 47
[email protected]
Final Application Date is 2025-11-30, but we will conduct selection and interviews on an ongoing basis.
We Look Forward to Your Application!
Villa Dagmar is an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of Östermalm, Stockholm, for the sophisticated traveler seeking accommodation with both personality and soul. The hotel is located on the lively Nybrogatan, next to Östermalm Market Hall and with Stureplan and its pulsating nightlife just around the corner.