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Waiter/Waitress - Roomservice (Le Camelia restaurant)
Hotel Okura Amsterdam is an international five-star hotel where Eastern and Western influences come together in a unique blend of Japanese and Dutch culture. Our colleagues work together to create an authentic experience and exceptional service for all our guests.
To make this possible, we are looking for an enthusiastic team member to join us. Do you have a passion for hospitality, are you seeking a new challenge, and would you like to work at one of The Leading Hotels of the World? Then this opportunity is perfect for you!
What to Expect
As a Food & Beverage Team Member, you will work with your team to exceed our guests’ expectations. You will have frequent direct contact with guests and provide service in Room Service, part of the Le Camelia Restaurant.
Your main responsibilities:
Serve guests according to the high standards of Hotel Okura Amsterdam and The Leading Hotels of the World;
Be available for various shifts between 17:30 and 00:30;
Create a warm and personalized guest experience;
Perform mise-en-place tasks;
Be responsible for the daily operations;
Work flexibly in Le Camelia Restaurant and Panorama Lounge when needed.
What We Offer
Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension – we hope you stay!
Salary: Scale 3 according to the Dutch Hospitality CAO (click here for salary scale);
Bonus: One month’s salary upon achieving the budgeted GOP (Gross Operating Profit) and a successful year-end review;
Vacation allowance: 8% (pro rata);
Holiday days: 25 per year (pro rata);
Compensation for national holidays;
Pension scheme via the Dutch Hospitality & Catering Pension Fund;
Survivor’s pension;
Attractive family and friends discount on overnight stays at Hotel Okura Amsterdam;
Annual staff dinner with 50% discount in one of our restaurants;
20% staff discount in our restaurants;
Travel allowance from 10 km (one way);
Training budget: €1,000 per year;
After successfully completing your probation, enjoy an overnight stay with breakfast for two, so you can experience the hotel as a guest!
What We Are Looking For
Of course, we are most curious about who you are and how we can make your workplace enjoyable. However, we do consider it important that you:
Are guest-oriented and have an eye for detail;
Have 1–2 years of relevant experience in a similar role (preferred);
Are flexible with working hours and shifts;
Live in or near Amsterdam;
Are proficient in Dutch and/or English, both spoken and written.
Excited? Apply now!
Apply via the button below. We will contact you as soon as possible for a short introductory conversation.
Application Procedure
Below is a brief overview of our application process.
Introduction via phone
Once your application has been evaluated, we will call you for a brief chat and ask you a few questions about your application. We will also explain the next steps in the application process.
First interview
In this interview, we get to know each other better. We are pleased to share information about Hotel Okura Amsterdam and the position and there is room for you to ask your questions. Of course, we are also curious about you and whether we are a match!
Second interview
In this interview, we will dive a bit deeper into the position itself as we will ask you questions about your competencies and more detailed questions about your previous experience in relation to the position.
Reference check
We will ask you to provide a reference from your previous employer(s) and we will ask them a few short questions.
Offer
Congratulations on your new position! We much look forward to welcoming you as our new colleague soon! We will call you to shortly talk you through our offer and you have the opportunity to ask your questions. After that, you will receive the offer via email.
