Vacant job

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Head Waiter/Manager at Lydmar, you are a central part of the experience for our guests and a natural leader on the floor. Together with the team, you are responsible for the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring that service, atmosphere, and quality always maintain the highest standards.

The role involves operational responsibility where you work closely with both guests and colleagues. You lead the serving team through service, distribute tasks during shifts, and ensure that every detail is perfect — from the initial welcome through the entire guest experience. At Lydmar, service is about personality and presence, where authenticity and feeling are just as important as precision.

You work actively with bookings, guest flow, scheduling, and daily planning, while contributing to creating a work environment where people thrive, develop, and perform together. The pace is sometimes high, so we are looking for someone who is confident in their leadership role, solution-oriented, and accustomed to prioritizing quickly without losing focus on the guest.

Working hours vary and include days, evenings, and weekends.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the daily operations of the restaurant
• Oversee bookings and guest flow
• Lead and support the serving team during service
• Ensure high quality and personalized service throughout the guest experience
• Work with scheduling and simpler administrative tasks
• Introduce, train, and develop employees
• Collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel
• Actively contribute to the restaurant's development and profitability
• Ensure that routines, policies, and working environment standards are followed

WHO ARE YOU?

We are looking for someone who loves service and is driven by creating memorable experiences for both guests and colleagues. You are present, professional, and have a natural way of leading people with warmth and clarity.

You have a genuine interest in food, drink, and people, and thrive in an environment where no two days are alike.

We believe you:

• Are positive, unpretentious, and solution-oriented
• Have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role within the restaurant or hotel industry
• Are a confident leader with experience coaching teams in operations
• Have a good understanding of service, guest relations, and quality
• Have an interest and knowledge in food and beverage
• Speak and write Swedish and English fluently
• Previous experience from international environments is an advantage
• Sommelier or beverage training is an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

• A creative and inspiring workplace in the heart of Stockholm
• The opportunity to be part of a personal hotel with a strong identity and high ambition level
• A tight-knit team with a passion for service, food, drink, and music
• A dynamic work environment where ideas and initiatives are encouraged
• Permanent full-time employment with a six-month probation period. Start date and salary according to agreement

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline of June 15th. We conduct background checks as part of the recruitment process.