Become the heart of a brand-new Tuscan restaurant in Ghent
Arno Ristorante will open its doors in October 2025 in a brand-new, state-of-the-art event center in Ghent. We are looking for a driven and experienced Restaurant General Manager who effortlessly combines hospitality, team coaching, and operational excellence. A passionate leader who lives and breathes the service culture of Italian cuisine and consistently delights guests with a warm and professional experience.
Your role as Restaurant General Manager
Lead the front-of-house team and create a workplace culture rooted in hospitality and professionalism.
Oversee daily operations in the dining area - from reservations to service and handling complaints.
Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure a flawless overall experience.
Responsible for staff planning, coaching, recruitment, and evaluations.
Monitor profitability and track operational and financial KPIs.
Ensure smooth communication between the dining area, kitchen, and bar.
Who are we looking for?
At least 3 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a hospitality leadership role.
Fluent in Dutch or English, with strong professional communication skills.
A natural-born leader with an innate sense of hospitality and quality.
Solution-oriented, well-structured, and calm under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Flexible availability between Monday and Sunday from 7 AM to 11 PM.
A passion for Italian culinary culture and the ability to share it with your team and guests.
What do we offer?
The opportunity to help shape a new restaurant concept from the ground up.
A sustainable commitment via a permanent contract.
A competitive salary with attractive benefits, including:
Comprehensive health insurance, including DKV hospitalization coverage
Meal and eco vouchers
Professional growth via the Marriott International training platform
Global staff discounts in our hotels and restaurants
Work in a brand-new, professionally designed restaurant with an international flair.
About us
Arno Ristorante is a tribute to Tuscany with inventive, authentic cuisine, an extensive selection of Brunellos and Super Tuscans, a lively atmosphere, and a stylish setting. We don’t serve standard fare, but rather refined simplicity with character, from antipasti to dolci.
You will be part of a modern restaurant in a newly constructed, ultramodern event center, located between three international hotels with a combined total of 405 rooms. A unique venue that brings together locals, hotel guests, and event attendees.
Accessibility
Our location is easy to reach, no matter where you're coming from. The event center and Arno Ristorante are located at Akkerhage 2B, 9000 Ghent, right by exit 9 (U.Z. Gent) of the E17.
Coming by car? Enjoy worry-free parking in our spacious free lot.
Cyclists, scooter users, or speed pedelec riders can get here easily via safe, well-developed bike paths, with convenient on-site bicycle parking.
Public transport? Tram and bus stops are within walking distance, with smooth connections via De Lijn.
Want to apply? Great!
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You’ll be redirected to our English-language job site at Aimbridge Hospitality. At the bottom of the page, you can easily submit your CV and contact details.
If we see a match, you’ll hear from us quickly for an introductory interview.
Everyone is welcome
We believe in the power of diversity. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re eager to welcome your unique perspective and experience.
Who are we?
Arno Ristorante A culinary upscale Tuscan restaurant, a lively atmosphere offering inventive, quality driven Tuscan cuisine and a large collection of Brunello wines, Super Tuscans and creatively reimagined Negroni´s. Arno prides itself on intuitive and personalised service in a relaxed environment.
Situated next to the newly built Holiday Inn Express and Suites and The Courtyard by Marriot Ghent, Arno's forms part of an exciting new hub which forms the heart of hospitality for the vibrant city of Ghent.
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.
What is in it for you?
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:
- Competitive, market-leading salary package
- Comprehensive health coverage, including DKV hospitalisation insurance
- Daily meal vouchers and annual eco-vouchers
- Exclusive hotel discounts with staff rates available worldwide
- State-of-the-art work equipment
- Ongoing professional development, with access to prestigious training platforms like Marriott International to enhance your skills
