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.

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

• 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

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

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

If you’re ready to bring your passion, professionalism, and energy to Paesano, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV or a short introduction to management@lvpgroup.be

Paesano
attn. Arlinda Deva
Limbastraat 1
2030 Antwerpen
t: 0471/70.21.82
m: management@lvpgroup.be

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