KEITTIÖN VUOROPÄÄLLIKKÖ ravintola Matador – Original Sokos Hotel Lakeus, Seinäjoki - Suomen Osuuskauppojen Keskuskunta - Seinäjoki, Suomi

We are looking for a shift manager for our unique restaurant Lakeus Matador in a permanent full-time position (112.5 hours / 3 weeks). In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to work with our distinctive restaurant concept Matador and create dining experiences for both conference hotel guests and city residents. Work hours are based on the restaurant's opening hours, offering opportunities for varied shifts and flexible schedules. At Eepeä, we say we are in ordinary jobs. Job descriptions are often embellished with various phrases, which we hope are also true, but we believe that an ordinary job is great. The work of a shift manager is varied, sometimes demanding, and always interesting – but for the worker, it is everyday life, just ordinary work. And the everyday life in a restaurant is famously fast-paced! We expect from you: This is supervisory work, where you support employees to succeed and ensure smooth kitchen operations even during busy times. You are responsible for the operational management of your shift through practical work: guiding, coaching, and mentoring kitchen staff in their daily tasks. During your shift, you ensure that the team functions cohesively and goal-oriented – from customer experience, quality, to profitability. As a shift manager at Matador, you are a versatile person who thrives in changing situations and takes initiative. You are ready to put your personality into play, face challenges, and develop customer service by example. You are flexible and energetic, valuing good mood and humor as part of a normal workday. You have experience in à la carte kitchen work and understanding of kitchen processes and their functioning. Experience working in a conference restaurant is a plus. Suitable supervisory training and previous leadership experience are considered an advantage. Finnish language skills are required for supervisory work. We offer you: Excellent employee benefits! How about a 25% discount at S-group restaurants? Or a hotel room at a special rate for the weekend? You can read about the best employee benefits from S-group and Eepeä, which are considered among the best. Company-wide profit-sharing system. Comprehensive occupational health services, sports, and wellness Epassi benefits. A wide range of opportunities! We offer you a responsible and meaningful role as part of a professional team, where you can influence daily operations and development activities. You also have the opportunity to participate in the development of the food product together with the food team. Our friendly colleagues, cheerful humor, and practical onboarding await you. Applications are open until 14.7.2026 – apply promptly! We will review applications and make selections during the application period. The start date is negotiable, as soon as possible. For more information, you can contact: Kitchen Manager Tiina Hanhikoski Tiina.hanhikoski@sok.fi tel. 010764 8072. We are a diverse workplace! Eepeä is a cooperative owned by over 95,000 customer-owners. We offer employment to 1,300 service industry professionals at 71 locations in our region. At Eepeä, we do ordinary jobs. Ordinary is the strength that sets us apart from others. Our work is not just a basic job, but it is exactly what it should be – efficient, valuable, and important. Besides ordinary work, we have extraordinarily good benefits and exceptionally great colleagues.