Dream Big - Join Urban Italian Group!
Do you have what it takes to lead one of Scandinavia's most exciting restaurant brands? At Urban Italian Group (UIG), we're on a mission to redefine modern Italian dining, and we are looking for passionate, hands-on leaders to drive our expansion.
If you're an experienced hospitality professional with a hunger for growth and leadership, this is your chance to make your mark, build high-performing teams, and shape the future of hospitality in Sweden.
About Us
Urban Italian Group (UIG) serves over **** guests daily at our 15 restaurants across Sweden & Spain.
The restaurant group was founded in **** and has since then grown organically, doubling the size of its organisation each year with constant development across all dimensions: quality of food and beverages, hearted hospitality and beautiful interior spaces.
Our core values:
Passion, Trust, Entrepreneurship & Authenticity
are our guiding light in everything we do.
Our Restaurants:
Basta
Instagram - A casual dining concept delivering great guests with strong value for guests.
Florentine
Instagram Sweden | Instagram Spain - An international upscale casual trattoria delivering refined dining.
Trattoria Giorgio's
Instagram - A lively ****s Milanese trattoria in Östermalm.
Lola Maria
Instagram - Vibrant Andalusian tapas, in the heart of Malmö.
Villa Valentina
Instagram - Modern Spanish farm house concept with mediterranean influences. Opening June ****.
About You & The Role
We're looking for passionate, driven, and hands-on hospitality leaders ready to make an impact in a high-energy, fast-growing restaurant group.
As part of our leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping the guest experience, leading dynamic front-of-house teams, and driving operational excellence in high-volume, full à la carte restaurants. This is for leaders who thrive on the floor, love developing people, and are motivated by building strong, successful teams.
Who You Are
A natural leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads by example
Experienced in managing large teams in high-volume restaurants
Passionate about training, developing, and motivating teams
Uncompromising when it comes to delivering exceptional guest experiences
A confident problem-solver who can make quick, smart decisions under pressure
A team player who fosters a positive, people-first workplace culture
Commercially minded and driven to improve operations, financial results, and team performance
Fluent in English or Swedish
Holding an EU work permit (visa sponsorship currently unavailable)
Available Leadership Roles
Bar Manager
Take full ownership of the bar operation, leading the bar team, driving quality and consistency in drinks and service, and ensuring strong financial performance. You are responsible for team development, stock control, menu execution, and delivering an outstanding bar experience for every guest.
Bar Supervisor
Support the daily bar operations and help lead the team during service. You ensure smooth workflow behind the bar, maintain high standards in drink quality and presentation, and act as a role model in service, teamwork, and professionalism.
Benefits
Our team is full of big hearted and incredibly talented colleagues who will make sure you feel very welcomed from day one.
Best on the market salary of ********* euro monthly (depending on role) + tips
Average of 40 hours a week
Housing (T&Cs applies)
Seasonal and permanent contracts
500 euro referral bonus scheme for introducing a successful colleague
Delicious team meals and bottomless soft drinks on shifts
Best on the market growth opportunities
Regular performance reviews and salary evaluations
Full onboarding, cross training and tailored career development plan
The unforgettable annual UIG Gala party and team nights out
International trips and possibility to work abroad
Friends for life
Trophy Cabinet
Diversity Prize, **** (51 different nationalities within our family).
Cielo by Florentine voted No.1 restaurant in Marbella by Vogue Spain, ****.
Top 10 most booked restaurants in Stockholm, ****.
Best Sweden's Vegan Pizza, ****.
Basta concept was awarded "Restaurant Concept of the Year in the Nordic countries ****."
Basta ranked among the Top 50 Artisan Pizza Chains in the World, ****.