Head Waiter – First-Class Service in a Historic Setting
Head Waiter at Vadstena Klosterhotel
– with a passion for wine and world-class hospitality
Are you looking to lead service in a restaurant where historic ambiance, gastronomy, and hospitality are at the heart of everything? Do you have an eye for detail, natural leadership skills – and a genuine interest in food and wine? Then you might be the head waiter we're seeking.
About the Role
As our head waiter, you are a key person in the restaurant and an essential part of the guest experience. You lead the service, create confidence within the team, and ensure that every guest feels personally welcomed. If you are a sommelier or have a strong interest in wine, there is an opportunity to work with and develop our extensive wine cellar and beverage offerings, as well as host wine and beverage tastings for our guests – but this is not a requirement for the position.
Your Main Responsibilities
Lead and organize the work in the restaurant during service
Ensure high quality, structure, and personalized hospitality
Oversee table placement, flow, and the overall guest experience
Coach and inspire service and bar staff
Handle guest requests, reservations, and arrangements on-site
What We're Looking For
Experience as a head waiter or in a leadership role within a restaurant
A genuine passion for service, people, and quality
Confidence in your leadership and comfort in an operational role
Organized, solution-oriented, and able to work under pressure
Fluent in Swedish and English
Sommelier training or documented wine experience is a plus, but not required
What We Offer
An inspiring workplace in a unique historic setting
The opportunity to work with an extensive and well-respected wine cellar
An engaged team with high ambitions and professional pride
Opportunity for development and to shape your role
Secure conditions in accordance with collective agreement
A workplace where hospitality, knowledge, and heart go hand in hand
Welcome home to Vadstena Klosterhotel – where gastronomy, wine, and hospitality meet in a historic setting.
Vanlig anställning
Vadstena 21. 6. 2026 3