Do you have what it takes to lead one of Scandinavias most exciting restaurant brands At Urban Italian Group (UIG) were on a mission to redefine modern Italian dining and we are looking for passionate hands-on leaders to drive our expansion.
If youre an experienced hospitality professional with a hunger for growth and leadership this is your chance to make your mark build high-performing teams and shape the future of hospitality in Sweden.
About Us
Urban Italian Group (UIG) serves over 4000 guests daily at our 15 restaurants across Sweden & Spain.
The restaurant group was founded in 2017 and has since then grown organically doubling the size of its organisation each year with constant development across all dimensions: quality of food and beverages hearted hospitality and beautiful interior spaces.
Our core values: Passion Trust Entrepreneurship & Authenticity are our guiding light in everything we do.
Our Restaurants:
Basta - Our casual dining restaurant brand offering great guest experiences in beautifully designed places focused around great value for the guests. With a colourful inspiration from the narrow streets of Amalfi up to the north of Milano.
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Florentine - Florentine on the other hand is an international upscale casual dining Trattoria offering culinary experiences in a glamorous setting straight from the Italian movie scene.
Trattoria Giorgios - Trattoria Giorgios in Östermalm captures the warm elegant buzz of a 1960s Milanese trattoria with Negronis flowing and long passionate Italian dinners where community design and modern energy meet.
Instagram
Lola Maria - Lola Maria by Lilla Torg in central Malmö brings Andalusian-style tapas flowing cava and vibrant Spanish rhythm to the citys pulse an energetic colourful meeting place that lives late into the night at the heart of Malmö.
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About You & The Role
Were looking for passionate driven and hands-on hospitality leaders ready to make an impact in a high-energy fast-growing restaurant group.
As part of our leadership team youll play a key role in shaping the guest experience leading dynamic front-of-house teams and driving operational excellence in high-volume full à la carte restaurants. This is for leaders who thrive on the floor love developing people and are motivated by building strong successful teams.
Who You Are
A natural leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads by example
Experienced in managing large teams in high-volume restaurants
Passionate about training developing and motivating teams
Uncompromising when it comes to delivering exceptional guest experiences
A confident problem-solver who can make quick smart decisions under pressure
A team player who fosters a positive people-first workplace culture
Commercially minded and driven to improve operations financial results and team performance
Fluent in English or Swedish
Holding an EU work permit (visa sponsorship currently unavailable)
Available Leadership Roles
Bar Manager Take full ownership of the bar operation leading the bar team driving quality and consistency in drinks and service and ensuring strong financial performance. You are responsible for team development stock control menu execution and delivering an outstanding bar experience for every guest.
Bar Supervisor Support the daily bar operations and help lead the team during service. You ensure smooth workflow behind the bar maintain high standards in drink quality and presentation and act as a role model in service teamwork and professionalism.
Benefits
Our team is full of big hearted and incredibly talented colleagues who will make sure you feel very welcomed from day one.
Best on the market salary tips
Average of 40 hours a week
Housing (T&Cs applies)
Seasonal and permanent contracts
5000SEK referral bonus scheme for introducing a successful colleague
Delicious team meals and bottomless soft drinks on shifts
Best on the market growth opportunities
Regular performance reviews and salary evaluations
Full onboarding cross training and tailored career development plan
The unforgettable annual UIG Gala party and team nights out
International trips and possibility to work abroad
Friends for life
Trophy Cabinet
Diversity Prize 2023 (51 different nationalities within our family).
Cielo by Florentine voted No.1 restaurant in Marbella by Vogue Spain 2025.
Top 10 most booked restaurants in Stockholm 2023.
Best Swedens Vegan Pizza 2024.
Basta concept was awarded Restaurant Concept of the Year in the Nordic countries 2025.
Basta ranked among the Top 50 Artisan Pizza Chains in the World 2025.
Dream Big - Join Urban Italian Group! Do you have what it takes to lead one of Scandinavias most exciting restaurant brands At Urban Italian Group (UIG) were on a mission to redefine modern Italian dining and we are looking for passionate hands-on leaders to drive our expansion.If youre an experienc...
Dream Big - Join Urban Italian Group!
Do you have what it takes to lead one of Scandinavias most exciting restaurant brands At Urban Italian Group (UIG) were on a mission to redefine modern Italian dining and we are looking for passionate hands-on leaders to drive our expansion.
If youre an experienced hospitality professional with a hunger for growth and leadership this is your chance to make your mark build high-performing teams and shape the future of hospitality in Sweden.
About Us
Urban Italian Group (UIG) serves over 4000 guests daily at our 15 restaurants across Sweden & Spain.
The restaurant group was founded in 2017 and has since then grown organically doubling the size of its organisation each year with constant development across all dimensions: quality of food and beverages hearted hospitality and beautiful interior spaces.
Our core values: Passion Trust Entrepreneurship & Authenticity are our guiding light in everything we do.
Our Restaurants:
Basta - Our casual dining restaurant brand offering great guest experiences in beautifully designed places focused around great value for the guests. With a colourful inspiration from the narrow streets of Amalfi up to the north of Milano.
Instagram
Florentine - Florentine on the other hand is an international upscale casual dining Trattoria offering culinary experiences in a glamorous setting straight from the Italian movie scene.
Trattoria Giorgios - Trattoria Giorgios in Östermalm captures the warm elegant buzz of a 1960s Milanese trattoria with Negronis flowing and long passionate Italian dinners where community design and modern energy meet.
Instagram
Lola Maria - Lola Maria by Lilla Torg in central Malmö brings Andalusian-style tapas flowing cava and vibrant Spanish rhythm to the citys pulse an energetic colourful meeting place that lives late into the night at the heart of Malmö.
Instagram
About You & The Role
Were looking for passionate driven and hands-on hospitality leaders ready to make an impact in a high-energy fast-growing restaurant group.
As part of our leadership team youll play a key role in shaping the guest experience leading dynamic front-of-house teams and driving operational excellence in high-volume full à la carte restaurants. This is for leaders who thrive on the floor love developing people and are motivated by building strong successful teams.
Who You Are
A natural leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads by example
Experienced in managing large teams in high-volume restaurants
Passionate about training developing and motivating teams
Uncompromising when it comes to delivering exceptional guest experiences
A confident problem-solver who can make quick smart decisions under pressure
A team player who fosters a positive people-first workplace culture
Commercially minded and driven to improve operations financial results and team performance
Fluent in English or Swedish
Holding an EU work permit (visa sponsorship currently unavailable)
Available Leadership Roles
Bar Manager Take full ownership of the bar operation leading the bar team driving quality and consistency in drinks and service and ensuring strong financial performance. You are responsible for team development stock control menu execution and delivering an outstanding bar experience for every guest.
Bar Supervisor Support the daily bar operations and help lead the team during service. You ensure smooth workflow behind the bar maintain high standards in drink quality and presentation and act as a role model in service teamwork and professionalism.
Benefits
Our team is full of big hearted and incredibly talented colleagues who will make sure you feel very welcomed from day one.
Best on the market salary tips
Average of 40 hours a week
Housing (T&Cs applies)
Seasonal and permanent contracts
5000SEK referral bonus scheme for introducing a successful colleague
Delicious team meals and bottomless soft drinks on shifts
Best on the market growth opportunities
Regular performance reviews and salary evaluations
Full onboarding cross training and tailored career development plan
The unforgettable annual UIG Gala party and team nights out
International trips and possibility to work abroad
Friends for life
Trophy Cabinet
Diversity Prize 2023 (51 different nationalities within our family).
Cielo by Florentine voted No.1 restaurant in Marbella by Vogue Spain 2025.
Top 10 most booked restaurants in Stockholm 2023.
Best Swedens Vegan Pizza 2024.
Basta concept was awarded Restaurant Concept of the Year in the Nordic countries 2025.
Basta ranked among the Top 50 Artisan Pizza Chains in the World 2025.