Cafe Manager

**Do you love good coffee, quality wines, and the feeling of customers leaving with a smile? Would you like to lead one of Lahti's coziest cafes? If you answered yes, you might be the cafe manager we are looking for.** **Cafe Manager – Wine Café Olavi, Lahti** Wine Cafe Olavi is a relaxed living room in the center of Lahti – a place where quality coffee, carefully selected wines, delicious food, and a warm atmosphere meet. People visit us for morning coffee, lunch, a glass of wine with friends, or for a more leisurely experience. We are now looking for a new cafe manager to lead the daily operations of Olavi, as our current manager Jutta is moving to new duties within Teerenpeli Yhtiöt. As the cafe manager, you will ensure that the daily operations of Wine Cafe Olavi run smoothly and that our customers receive a first-class experience every day. You will lead the unit based on goals, ensure profitable business, and develop operations together with your team. Your work is a suitable combination of supervisory duties, practical execution, and operational development. You lead by example, take bold action even during busy periods, and ensure that both customers and employees feel welcome. You are responsible for personnel management, shift planning, onboarding, and skill development. You actively monitor sales, margins, and profitability and develop operations together with your team. The role requires an understanding of kitchen and dining area operations, inventory management, and a genuine interest in quality wines and coffee products. You must have experience in the restaurant industry and in supervisory roles. Above all, we value a positive attitude, the ability to inspire others, and a desire to continuously improve operations. You will not be alone in your role; you will be supported by the experienced organization and colleague network of Teerenpeli Yhtiöt, with whom you can share ideas and develop both your own skills and the operations of Wine Cafe Olavi. **What we offer you:** - a permanent and responsible supervisory position in a reliable family business - the opportunity to leave your own mark on the operations of Wine Cafe Olavi - a cozy and inspiring work environment right in the center of Lahti - a skilled and enthusiastic work community and strong support from the entire Teerenpeli organization - thorough onboarding and opportunities for training and career development - comprehensive employee benefits and a bonus system from Teerenpeli restaurants. The employment is permanent and full-time. Shifts are spread across the entire week, including mornings and evenings. Remuneration is determined according to the Mara Tes supervisor agreement, with a contractual portion based on experience and skill level. Please send an informal application, CV, and salary request by August 23, 2026, via email to hakemukset@teerenpeli.com. Opened in 2018, Wine Café Olavi is part of Teerenpeli Yhtiöt – a family business founded in Lahti in 1994. Teerenpeli Yhtiöt includes Teerenpeli restaurants, Panimo & Tislaamo Teerenpeli, Taivaanranta restaurant, and Wine Café Olavi. We combine quality, warm service, and a desire to continuously improve restaurant experiences.