Waiter and waitress jobs in Sweden
25 Waiter and waitress jobs ask for English right now, and the median pay is SEK 30,200 a month.
Waiter and waitress in Sweden
Waiters serve guests in restaurants, hotels and bars, and head waiters run the dining room. Restaurants in the cities and in tourist areas hire many people from abroad, and English is often enough for the job. Evenings and weekends are part of the work, and seasonal jobs peak in summer and winter.
Updated November 2026
Key numbers
- Jobs in English now
- 25
- Current ads on Platsbanken that ask for English.
- Median monthly salary
- SEK 30,200
- Most earn SEK 23,400 to SEK 36,900 (10th to 90th percentile), 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
- Outlook
- Good chances of a job
- Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Yrkesbarometern 2026-1
Waiter and waitress salary and what you take homeDo you need a work permit?
Where the jobs are
- Varberg6
- Gothenburg5
- Stockholm5
- Kiruna2
- Jönköping2
- Åre1
- Skövde1
- Uppsala1
- Helsingborg1
Salary by region
| Region | Median a month |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 31,900 |
| East Middle Sweden | SEK 26,900 |
| Småland and the islands | SEK 31,700 |
| South Sweden | SEK 30,700 |
| West Sweden | SEK 31,500 |
| North Middle Sweden | SEK 28,500 |
| Upper Norrland | SEK 30,800 |
Before tax, 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Employers with the most ads
Current ads
WAITER at a restaurant in Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm
Helena Group AB · Stockholm
Cashier / Waiter / Waitress wanted for our restaurant, located in Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm. We are looking for an enthusiastic, service-minded person for the role of…
Posted today · apply by 2 Dec
The cosiest village in the world, with the most fun job in the world, leaving you time to ski every day! Åre Bageri med Restaurang Ripazzo is looking for a breakfast host/waiting…
Posted 1 Nov · apply by 1 Dec
A flexible service role for you who have a great talent for welcoming guests, while also wanting plenty of variety. This role is available either as a permanent position (60%) or…
Posted 30 Oct · apply by 31 Dec
Service staff wanted for restaurant Clé
CLÉ Restaurang Handelsbolag
🍽️ CLÉ YSTAD IS LOOKING FOR WAITING STAFF! (NOTE! The job is not remote. Technical error) Are you service-minded, sociable and happy in a busy environment? Then you might be the…
Posted 28 Oct · apply by 27 Nov
Servitör/Servitris
Masala Kungsbacka AB · Gothenburg
Masala Kungsbacka is looking for a friendly, energetic, and service-minded Waiter/Waitress to join our growing team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant environment,…
Posted 26 Oct · apply by 25 Nov
Serving staff
Masala Mölndal AB · Gothenburg
Waiter/Waitress wanted Masala Kitchen Mölndal !! We are looking for an experienced, service-minded and self-motivated waiter/waitress who would like to become part of our team. We…
Posted 26 Oct · apply by 25 Nov
Spill saluhall & eatery is an all-day concept with a restaurant, delicatessen, café, bakery and catering business. In addition to this, we staff Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården,…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 22 Nov
Would you like to lead the taste experience of the future? We are looking for a Restaurant Manager for Spill Saluhall & Eatery! Do you love the combination of a fast pace, genuine…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 22 Nov
Work in restaurant service at Varbergs Kusthotell over Christmas and New Year. You will work both at Restaurang Severins and in our spa areas, where food, drink and hospitality…
Posted 21 Oct · apply by 30 Nov
Waiter / Waitress wanted for Deshi Dine Stockholm
Deshi Dine AB · Stockholm
Deshi Dine is a new restaurant concept on Kungsholmen in Stockholm, focusing on Bengali and Indian dishes. We are now looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused waiters and…
Posted 19 Oct · apply by 18 Nov
SHORT WINTER SEASON! Experienced Waitress/Waiter
Hotel Slottsvillan AB · Jönköping
Hello, We are looking for lovely, experienced waitresses and waiters. The job is from 22 nov - 22 dec (you can stay until after New Year if you like, but there is no requirement…
Posted 15 Oct · apply by 14 Nov
Extra service staff as needed - Wineót wine bar
Wyeknot AB · Jönköping
Extra service staff as needed - Wineót wine bar Wineót is the living room for Jönköping’s wine lovers! We are a relaxed and lively wine bar in the heart of Torpa. Here, passion…
Posted 13 Oct · apply by 30 Nov
Restaurant CHE Service
Samfar · Uppsala
Restaurang Che is a Cuban addition to Uppsala’s restaurant scene. With a warm and exotic setting, we want to give our customers an experience beyond the ordinary. As we are…
Posted 9 Oct · apply by 8 Nov
Waiter WEEKENDS
Checa & Co. Aktiebolag · Stockholm
Extra staff for brunch, bar and service: CHECA, Södermalm YOU MUST SPEAK ENGLISH (Swedish and Spanish are a plus) CHECA is a Peruvian restaurant and pisco bar on Åsögatan 176 in…
Posted 8 Oct · apply by 7 Nov
Servitör/Servitris
Masala Kungsbacka AB · Gothenburg
Masala Kungsbacka is looking for a friendly, energetic, and service-minded Waiter/Waitress to join our growing team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant environment,…
Posted 8 Oct · apply by 7 Nov
Waiting staff wanted for Masala Gamlestan
Masala Gamlestan AB · Gothenburg
We are looking for an experienced waiter or waitress for an Indian restaurant. Working hours are part-time and include lunchtimes, evenings and weekends. It is an advantage if you…
Posted 8 Oct · apply by 7 Nov
Waiting staff
Masala Kitchen Aktiebolag · Gothenburg
We are looking for experienced, independent waiting staff for an Indian restaurant. You must have good experience of Indian cuisine and preferably have grown up with it. The…
Posted 8 Oct · apply by 7 Nov
Waitress / Waiter
MJB Sverige AB · Stockholm
Waku Waku Izakaya is looking for a charming and organised waitress/waiter! Would you like to be part of a lively, sociable and warm Japanese pub where every evening brings energy,…
Posted 7 Oct · apply by 6 Nov
Waitress/Waiter wanted at Bombay Masala AB
Bombay Masala AB · Skövde
Are you service-minded, flexible and enjoy working in a dynamic environment? Then you could be the person we are looking for! About the role As a waitress/waiter with us, you…
Posted 5 Oct · apply by 4 Nov
Sommelier
Hotellet vid Lilla Apelviken AB · Varberg
Restaurang Severins at Varbergs Kusthotell is looking for a new colleague to join the sommelier/service team. Here, you will be one of three sommeliers sharing responsibility on…
Posted 1 Oct · apply by 30 Nov
Restaurang Severins at Varbergs Kusthotell is looking for someone with a keen interest in food, drink and service! You will be part of the service team, where we have created…
Posted 24 Sep · apply by 30 Nov
In autumn 2026, a brand-new restaurant will open at Västra Vallgatan 43 in central Varberg. An Italian-inspired sandwich bar serving freshly grilled sandwiches, gelato, snacks and…
Posted 22 Sep · apply by 30 Nov
In autumn 2026, a brand-new restaurant will open at Västra Vallgatan 43 in central Varberg. An Italian-inspired sandwich bar serving freshly grilled sandwiches, gelato, snacks and…
Posted 22 Sep · apply by 30 Nov
Looking for employees as waiters
Happy Lamb AB · Stockholm
We are a hotpot restaurant located in central Stockholm and are now looking for several service-oriented employees to join our team.
Posted 12 Aug · apply by 1 Dec
Serving Staff for Strandhuset Helsingborg!
M Dryck & Konsult AB · Helsingborg
Would you like to work at one of Helsingborg’s most popular restaurants, with the sea as your closest neighbour? At Strandhuset, we create memorable dining experiences where good…
Posted 8 Jul · apply by 4 Jan 2027
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Pay, demand and current ads for each profession.
Employers
- Hykmann Global Business Solutions52
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The employers with the most jobs in English right now.
How to work in Sweden
Do I need a work permit to work in Sweden?
Citizens of EU and EEA countries and Switzerland do not: they can move and start work straight away. Everyone else needs a work permit before moving, based on a job offer: the employer starts the application with the Swedish Migration Agency and you complete it.
How much must a job pay for a work permit?
Since 1 June 2026 the salary must be at least 90% of the Swedish median salary at the time you apply: SEK 34,470 a month before tax, based on the median of SEK 38,300 that Statistics Sweden published in June 2026. The figure moves each June, some occupations are exempt down to 75%, and pay, insurance and terms must also match the collective agreement or what is normal in the trade.
Do I need to speak Swedish?
Not for every job. Many international employers, tech companies, universities and research labs work in English, and every ad on this page asks for English, either as a requirement or a merit. Many also ask for Swedish, and each card says which.
What is a personnummer and do I need one?
It is the Swedish personal identity number, used by banks, employers, healthcare and BankID. You get one from the Swedish Tax Agency, Skatteverket, when you register as moving to Sweden for a year or more; shorter stays get a coordination number instead.
How are salaries quoted in Sweden?
Usually as a monthly amount before tax, not a yearly one. Most people pay municipal income tax of roughly 29 to 35%, depending on where they live, and state income tax only on high incomes.
How much holiday do you get in Sweden?
The legal minimum is 25 days of paid holiday a year, and many collective agreements give more. Most people take three or four weeks in a row in the summer.
The rules change from year to year. Check the Swedish Migration Agency before you apply.
Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Platsbanken (open data, CC0), and employers posting on Sweden Herald. Every ad asks for English, as a requirement or a merit, and links to where you apply.