Hovimestari

We are looking for a Head Waiter Peppar Catering creates experiences – from elegant dinners to large events with hundreds of guests. We operate in four restaurants and offer comprehensive service, meeting our customers' needs in all situations. We provide food solutions from early morning to late evening – whether it’s breakfast packages for meetings, convenient grab & go options, nourishing lunches, or more formal dinners. Our assignments vary from simple and efficient service to high-quality complete experiences. This can include conference coffees, cocktail events, street food, traditional buffets, seasonal menus, themed dinners, or large banquet dinners. Our pace is fast – but our ambition is even greater: quality, hospitality, and pride in every detail. We are now looking for someone who wants to take the next step – not just participate in service, but also lead it. Role You are the person who keeps the event running from start to finish. You act as the right hand to the restaurant manager, participate in planning, and are responsible for executing the event. On-site, you lead the service team, make decisions according to the situation, and ensure that the service, pace, and overall experience are top-notch. In practice, this means: - leading operational service - coordinating with the kitchen - independently managing events - ensuring the customer has an experience – not just service Sometimes you are in the bar at a concert, other times you lead a larger team during banquets. The role is operational and also includes preparation for events and partial lunch service. You have: Experience in the restaurant industry – and feel ready for greater responsibility. You enjoy a busy environment and can make decisions when needed. You are flexible and communicate fluently in Swedish, Finnish, and English. You have a serving license and hygiene passport. Additional advantage: supervisory experience, education, or experience in event/catering industry. Why choose us? - Responsibility and opportunity to influence - Variety: from small dinners to large events - A team that cares for each other - Opportunities to develop and advance within the company We offer - Full-time work with varied working hours - Salary according to agreement. Based on Mara collective agreement. Plus sports and cultural benefits (Epassi) - A workplace where you can develop according to your ambitions Ready to take the next step? Contact us – we want to meet you. Please send your application to tomas.hagg@abo.fi. For more information, call 050 548 6789. The phone hours are 24.7. and 27.7. from 10 am to 1 pm. We are recruiting during the application period and will hire the right person as soon as we find the suitable candidate.