Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Paesano Restaurant

Join a restaurant where energy, hospitality and leadership come together

At Paesano, we believe great restaurants are built by strong teams and strong leaders on the floor.

We are looking for a structured and hands-on Junior Restaurant Manager who thrives in a dynamic

service environment and wants to grow within a concept where atmosphere, quality and guest

experience go hand in hand.

About Paesano

Paesano is more than a restaurant — it is a vibrant dining experience where Italian cuisine,

atmosphere and entertainment come together.

Our ambition is simple: deliver consistent quality, strong team culture and unforgettable service, every

single day.

The Role

As a Restaurant Manager, you are a key operational leader within the restaurant. You combine

hands-on service leadership with structured planning, team development and operational control.

Working closely with the Owner / General Manager, you ensure smooth execution, motivated teams

and a consistently high guest experience while contributing to the long-term growth of the concept.

Key Responsibilities

Operational leadership

• Lead daily restaurant operations and service execution

• Maintain high service standards, cleanliness and professionalism

• Manage opening and closing procedures

• Monitor reservations, table planning and service flow

• Conduct pre-shift briefings and coordinate team responsibilities

Team development

• Create weekly staff schedules and manage availability planning

• Recruit, onboard and coach new team members

• Conduct performance follow-ups and evaluations

• Lead monthly team meetings and strengthen communication

• Optimize staffing efficiency and cost control

Financial & administrative responsibility

• Supervise POS operations during service

• Perform end-of-day cash control and reporting

• Prepare daily financial overviews

• Implement menu or event updates in Lightspeed

• Monitor food and beverage waste and support cost targets

Operational improvement

• Improve and maintain operational checklists and procedures

• Support development of training and onboarding programs

• Optimize workflows and overall efficiency

Weekly Structure

• Administrative Management Day: review, analysis, planning and operational improvement

• Thursday – Reset Day: full restaurant reset, system checks and operational preparation

• Friday & Saturday – Service Leadership: lead peak service execution

• Sunday – Forward Planning & Administration: scheduling, ordering and preparation for the upcoming week

Employment Details

• Belgian full-time employment agreement (40 hours per week)

• Combination of operational service days and one dedicated administrative day

Compensation & Bonus

Salary discussed based on experience.

Performance bonus (KPI-based)

• Up to €1,000 gross per month

• Revenue targets

• Staff cost control

• Food cost control

• Guest satisfaction metrics

Profile

• Experience in hospitality operations or team leadership

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Hands-on mindset with strong floor presence

• Calm under pressure and quality-focused

• Structured, solution-oriented and detail-driven

• Strong communication skills

Why Paesano

• A dynamic environment where energy and hospitality meet

• Real responsibility and direct impact on operations

• Close collaboration with ownership

• Opportunity to grow within an evolving hospitality concept\"

• Performance-driven culture with clear expectations

Apply

Ready to take the next step in hospitality leadership? We invite you to submit your CV and motivation to join the Paesano team.

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Dienstverband: Voltijds

Loon: Vanaf €20,00 per uur

Verwachte uren: 40 per week

Werklocatie: Fysiek