Deputy Operations Manager (80%-100%)

The Rio is located beautifully near Bern on the Aare, in the middle of the renatured local recreation area in an impressive, ecological glass-wood construction and is run by a hearty team with a concept that has something to offer for everyone and at any time of day. Behind the restaurant is Aarezyt AG, nine enterprising heads from a wide variety of fields.

The restaurant has 60 indoor seats and 100 outdoor seats. The cuisine is contemporary and sustainable, yet always simple, and still seasoned with a good portion of creativity. We want to appeal to everyone, and everyone should also be able to afford to linger with us. For this exciting challenge, we are looking for exactly you:

Deputy Operations Manager (80 – 100%)
From February 2026 or by arrangement

These are your main tasks:

• Main responsibility for service in the absence of the Operations Manager
• Handling payroll and accounts receivable
• Professional & personnel leadership of the service team at eye level
• Conducting internal training and instruction
• Ensuring service quality
• Independent execution of caterings and events
• Implementation of the hygiene concept in cooperation with the Operations Manager

This is what we wish for from you:

• Completed training as Restaurationsfachfrau/mann/* EFZ or equivalent work experience
• Leadership experience
• Very good knowledge of social media
• A respectful & warm interaction with our team & guests
• That you are confident, sympathetic & authentic
• That you can identify with our business

This is what you can expect from us:

• Flexible working hours by arrangement
• A permanent position
• A lot of creative and development freedom in a still very new business
• A workplace directly next to the Aare

I look forward to your application including CV via email. (dagma@rio-bern.ch)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dagmar