Are you an experienced hospitality manager with a knack for working with people?

Part-time | A Beautiful Mess Utrecht

Would you like to work in a place where hospitality, social impact, and team development come together? Then this position as Restaurant Manager at A Beautiful Mess in Utrecht is the right fit for you.

About A Beautiful Mess

A Beautiful Mess is a social enterprise and hospitality concept by Refugee Company. In the restaurants and community cafés, employees work alongside newcomers to build a future for themselves. The work is guided by a commitment to quality, hospitality, and inclusion.

The role of Restaurant Manager

As Restaurant Manager, you will lead the team alongside the current Restaurant Manager and be responsible for day-to-day operations. You will actively work on the floor, be visible to guests and colleagues, and ensure that service, processes, and team development are aligned.

You combine hands-on leadership with a broad perspective: you ensure quality and create a safe, professional work environment where colleagues can grow. These are often colleagues and trainees who are taking their first steps in the Dutch job market.

What will you do?

Leadership & team development

• Day-to-day on-site management of the team and our trainees
• Coaching, motivating, and guiding employees
• Ensuring a safe, pleasant, and professional work environment
• Get to know team members well and focus on individual development
• Working with the team to foster growth and continuity
• Conducting training sessions and classes for the team
• Monitoring and Improving Service and Hospitality

Operations & organization

• Creating schedules and monitoring staffing levels
• Inventory management, orders, and communication with suppliers
• Conducting intake interviews and ensuring effective onboarding processes
• Contribute to process improvements and the professionalization of operations

Who are you?

• A shared commitment to our mission and the social sector
• At least 4 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including at least 2 years in a management role
• Fluent in Dutch and English (knowledge of other languages is a plus)
• Experience working with various teams and target audiences
• You’re hands-on, can handle stress, and have an eye for quality and hospitality
• Supportive, patient, and people-oriented
• A passion for social impact and talent development

What do we offer?

• A meaningful position within a social enterprise
• Working in a diverse and international team
• Market-based salary according to collective bargaining agreement for the hospitality industry
• The chance to really make a difference for people taking their first steps in the Dutch job market

Ready to make an impact on the job and in the development of your colleagues? Send your resume and cover letter to hr@abeautifulmess.nl and join the A Beautiful Mess team in Utrecht.

Apply now!

Really, it’s that simple. See you soon!