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 UsUrban Italian Group (UIG) serves over 4000 guests daily at our 15 restaurants across Sweden & Spain.
The restaurant group was founded in 2017 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 1960s 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 2026.
About You & The RoleWe believe every team member plays a key part in creating brilliant guest experiences. That's why we're looking for warm, positive, and service-driven people who genuinely enjoy making others feel welcome.
We're hiring
waiters and bartenders for both seasonal and long-term roles across our restaurants in Sweden. You'll work in lively, high-volume environments where teamwork, energy, and genuine hospitality are at the heart of everything we do.
Who You Are• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume, full à la carte restaurant or bar
• A friendly, guest-focused personality with a true passion for hospitality
• Comfortable working in fast-paced service while staying positive and professional
• A strong team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a great workplace atmosphere
• Fluent in English (Swedish is a plus, but not required)
• Holding a valid EU work permit (visa sponsorship currently unavailable)
BenefitsOur 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 + 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, 2023 (51 different nationalities within our family).
- Cielo by Florentine voted No.1 restaurant in Marbella by Vogue Spain, 2025.
- Top 10 most booked restaurants in Stockholm, 2023.
- Best Sweden's Vegan Pizza, 2024.
- Basta concept was awarded "Restaurant Concept of the Year in the Nordic countries 2025."
- Basta ranked among the Top 50 Artisan Pizza Chains in the World, 2025.
Avdelning Front of House Role Waiter / Bartender Locations UIG Bratislava