Restaurant Manager – NENI Stockholm
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Job Summary
NENI Stockholm will open in 2026 as a rooftop Eastern Mediterranean restaurant and bar located in Kungsholmen Stockholm. Building on the success of NENI Amsterdam and other NENI venues across Europe NENI Stockholm will combine vibrant Eastern Mediterranean flavors with a Nordic perspective a strong sharing philosophy and a lively destination driven atmosphere.
We are now looking for an experienced Bar Manager to join the opening project and play a keyrole in the development launch and leadership of the bar operation from day one.
NENI stands for an Eastern Mediterranean kitchen and dining experience rooted in generosity collaboration and joy. Food is designed to be shared enjoyed together and celebrated. Our motto remains: Life is beautiful. Be part of it!
The Role
As Restaurant Manager of NENI Stockholm you are the operational leader of the restaurant and one of the key drivers of its overall success. You are responsible for the daytoday operations guest experience team leadership and financial performance of the restaurant and bar.
This is a handson visible leadership role in a highvolume quality driven environment. You will work closely with the Head Chef Head bartender hotel partners and ownership to build a strong culture efficient operations and a memorable guest experience from day one.
As an opening Restaurant Manager you will play a critical role in:
Preopening planning and setup
Recruitment training and structuring of the frontofhouse team
Establishing systems standards and service culture
Successfully launching and stabilising operations during the first year
Budgeting forecasting and cost control
Supplier coordination and operational setup
Who are you
Fulltime availability
Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Operations Manager in a highvolume restaurant or bar
Strong leadership skills with a peoplefocused coaching mindset
Passion for hospitality service excellence and guest experience
Solid understanding of restaurant P&L labour planning and cost control
Experience with preopening projects is a strong advantage
Confident working with POS systems reservation systems scheduling tools and MS Office
Fluent English (verbal and written); Swedish is a strong plus
EU nationality or valid work permit for Sweden (applications without a valid work permit cannot be considered)Guest Service
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Guest Experience
Take full responsibility for daily restaurant and bar operations
Ensure a consistently high-quality guest experience across lunch brunch dinner bar and events
Act as the main presence on the floor during service leading by example
Ensure smooth collaboration between frontofhouse bar and kitchen.
Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively
Leadership & Team Development
Recruit onboard and build a strong front of house team for opening and long-term operations
Create a positive inclusive and performance driven team culture
Ensure structured training service standards and continuous development
Set clear expectations follow up on performance and support internal growth and retention
Plan staffing schedules and shifts in line with business needs and labour targets
Financial Control & Administration
Take responsibility for labour cost productivity and payroll planning
Monitor daily weekly and monthly performance vs budget
Work actively with upselling revenue optimisation and cost efficiency
Ensure correct cash handling POS procedures and inventory routines
Quality Safety & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with Swedish alcohol legislation health & safety rules and internal policies
Maintain high standards for cleanliness organisation and workplace safety
Ensure responsible alcohol service and staff certification where required
Follow up on routines for opening closing and emergency procedures
Brand Events & Collaboration
Act as a brand ambassador for NENI Stockholm internally and externally
Contribute to events collaborations popups and special activations
Work closely with hotel partners to maximise guest flow and synergy
Support marketing PR initiatives and content creation through daily operations
Whats In It for You
Fulltime position
Unique opportunity to lead the opening of NENI Stockholm a highprofile rooftop destination
Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibility
Pension contributions and holiday pay according to Swedish regulations
Daily staff meals
Generous staff discounts at NENI venues
A dynamic international and valuedriven working environment
Career Opportunities
NENI continues to grow across Europe and beyond. This role offers longterm development opportunities within the group including future openings international projects and leadership roles.
Interested
Please send your application including CV and a short details about the recruitment process and timeline will be shared with selected candidate
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Hospitality Experience
- Cost Management
- Assistant Manager Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Computer Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Restaurant Management
- Retail Management
About Company
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