Blomlöfs is a family-owned company with a long tradition in fish, restaurants, and retail. We are now seeking an engaged and driven Operations Manager for our business in Kalmar who wants to take full responsibility for our restaurant, fish, and delicatessen shop.
As Operations Manager, you will have a central role in daily operations and work closely with staff, guests, customers, and management. We are looking for a clear leader who enjoys creating structure and thrives in an environment where the pace can sometimes be fast.
About the Role
You will have overall operational responsibility for the Kalmar location and ensure that both the restaurant and shop operate efficiently, maintain high quality, and provide excellent service to our guests and customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Leading, planning, and monitoring daily operations
· Managing personnel and providing active support to staff
· Overseeing staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning
· Recruiting and onboarding new employees
· Developing work methods, procedures, and service standards
· Monitoring sales, costs, results, and key metrics
· Working actively to improve profitability and efficient operations with minimal waste
· Ensuring the business maintains high quality standards in service, food, and retail
· Managing purchasing, assortment, and product flows with other responsible parties
· Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, occupational environment, fire safety, alcohol, and self-inspection procedures
· Handling and following up on feedback from guests and customers
· Contributing ideas to develop the restaurant, shop, and customer experience
· Reporting and maintaining ongoing dialogue with management
· Managing social media
· Actively working in the restaurant
· Working with the kitchen manager and management to develop menus and other offerings
What We're Looking For
Above all, we seek someone with strong leadership abilities and genuine commitment to people, service, and business.
You are confident in making decisions, can prioritize when multiple things happen at once, and enjoy being hands-on with your team.
We especially value if you:
· Have experience in supervisory roles or personnel management
· Have several years of experience from restaurants (sommelier training is a plus)
· Have good financial understanding
· Are organized and solution-oriented
· Are clear, positive, and communicative as a leader
· Are accustomed to working independently and taking responsibility
· Have good computer skills
· Are fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written
· Are creative in marketing and have strong knowledge of social media
What We Offer
At Blomlöfs, you will have the opportunity to become an important part of a family-owned company with strong local roots and a long history.
You will have a varied and responsible position with great opportunities to influence and develop the business. This role is perfect for someone who values quick decision-making, significant personal responsibility, and a work environment where things are constantly happening.
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: Blomlöfs in Kalmar
Start Date: By agreement
Salary: By agreement
Please send your application with CV and a brief introduction about yourself. Selection and interviews are ongoing.
We look forward to your application and the opportunity to welcome our next Operations Manager to Blomlöfs in Kalmar.