Instructor

Practical Instructor - Food & Beverage Service, full-time. Lead day-to-day restaurant operations while guiding, coaching and inspiring students at Restaurant Wannee. The role bridges industry and education to develop students' technical skills, professionalism, confidence and passion for hospitality.

• Strong background in hospitality; prior management experience preferred.
• Expertise in bar service, wine knowledge and front-of-house operations.
• Experience in coaching, training or mentoring, ideally within an educational or learning-focused environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; able to translate complex processes into clear, practical steps.
• Proficiency in English (minimum Cambridge B2 level).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and a willingness to learn new digital tools.
• A bachelor's degree, or a demonstrated willingness to obtain one.
• A didactic qualification or endorsement, or a commitment to pursuing one.

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations within a commercially driven hospitality environment.
• Coach and mentor hospitality students across all areas of restaurant operations, including food and beverage service and bar operations.
• Act as a role model and industry mentor, fostering professionalism and high service standards.
• Collaborate with fellow facilitators and the Head of Food & Beverage to maintain operational and educational standards.
• Monitor service quality, guest satisfaction and operational efficiency to ensure a consistently high-quality dining experience.
• Integrate practical assignments and real-world learning into daily operations.
• Contribute to the development of training strategies and continuous improvement of educational practices.
• Evaluate operational and financial performance to maximize efficiency and support commercial success.
• Embrace digital tools and contribute to improving operational systems and workflows.

• Contract initially for one year, with possible extension after successful completion.
• Opportunities for personal and career development.
• Participation in collective health insurance and access to an employer vitality plan.
• Paid parental leave, a bicycle scheme, travel compensation and other insurance schemes.
• Shift work and weekend rotation may be required as operations run seven days per week; flexibility to accommodate peak periods, special events and public holidays is expected.

Restaurant Wannee offers a unique dining experience rooted in sustainability, transparency and creativity, serving seasonal, locally sourced dishes crafted and served by students in training. The restaurant includes a Bar & Lounge, a casual fine-dining restaurant and five banqueting rooms, creating a dynamic learning environment for real-world hospitality experience. NHL Stenden Hospitality Group (NHG) operates multiple outlets where staff and students collaborate to deliver warm, high-quality hospitality and support hands-on learning and innovation.