Assistant Restaurant Manager - Restaurant Flore

About us 

Nestled within De L’Europe Amsterdam, Flore is one of the Netherlands’ most celebrated fine dining destinations, the proud holder of two Michelin stars and a Michelin Green Star for our commitment to sustainable gastronomy. At Flore, every dish tells a story: one of exceptional ingredients, deep craftsmanship, and a profound respect for nature and the seasons. Our cuisine is rooted in sustainability without compromise, where flavour and conscience go hand in hand. We don’t just set the table; we create an experience that stays with our guests long after the last course. As we continue to push the boundaries of fine dining in Amsterdam, we are looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who shares our passion, upholds our standards, and helps lead our team to deliver something truly extraordinary, every single service. 

What you’ll do 

As Assistant Restaurant Manager of Flore, you are the right hand of the Restaurant Manager and a key figure in delivering the two-Michelin-star and Green Star experience our guests expect. You co-lead the service team with precision, warmth and an unwavering eye for detail ensuring every guest interaction reflects the standard of excellence Flore stands for.  

You lead and inspire the front-of-house team during every service, setting the tone through your presence and professionalism. You spot commercial opportunities and drive continuous improvement, while onboarding, training and coaching staff to the Michelin-level standards Flore demands. You ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and the floor, so every course lands exactly as intended. At every turn, you look for ways to exceed guest expectations and turn a great dinner into an unforgettable memory. You safeguard our Green Star values by embedding sustainability into daily operations, and you foster a working environment where professionalism, openness and team spirit go hand in hand. 

 Who you are 

• At least 3 years of management experience in a fine dining or Michelin-starred environment  

• A genuine passion for gastronomy, sustainability and the art of hospitality  

• Privately, you know your wines and get excited about producers who farm with intention  

• Ability to perform at the highest level under pressure, with grace and calm  

• Enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and elevating the skills of those around you  

• A positive, hands-on team player with an exceptional eye for detail  

• Strong communicator who builds trust with both guests and colleagues effortlessly  

• Always composed, solutions-oriented and leading by example on the floor. 

Nice to have 

• Experience in a two- or three-Michelin-starred restaurant  

• Affinity with sustainable cuisine and the values behind a Green Star  

• Knowledge of wines, sake, cocktails, coffee/tea or sommelier background  

• Experience mentoring junior front-of-house staff  

• Fluency in Dutch and English; additional languages are a plus. 

What we offer you 

• 25 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance  

• Pension Horeca & Catering  

• Travel allowance  

• Discount on health insurance  

• Lease your own Swapfiets  

• We take care of and wash your uniform  

• Experience stay at De L’Europe Amsterdam  

• 50% discount in our own restaurants & bars and partner hotels  

• Friends and family discount rate  

• Varied fresh and healthy meals  

• Discount on your TrainMore subscription 

• Personal coaching  

• Development opportunities based on your ambition 

Let’s meet! 

We are looking forward to meeting you! When you send your application, we will carefully review and personally contact you. After that you will be invited to meet us in person. This is your opportunity to get to know your future colleagues and for us to understand your strengths and potential. If we both feel there is a match, we’ll schedule the next step — whether that’s another conversation with different colleagues, a look behind the scenes, or an assessment. We do whatever is needed to decide on your next career step!