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Host/Hostess (0 hour contract) - Japanese Restaurants
Do you offer the best service to guests? Are you looking for a flexible job where no two days are the same? We are looking for enthusiastic and service-minded Host/Hostess to join our team on a 0-hour contract basis! It means you work when it suits both you and us. Whether you're a student, looking for extra income, or prefer flexible working hours – this is the perfect opportunity. We will call you when we need extra hands, and you are free to accept or decline based on your availability.
What can you expect
As a Host/Hostess, you will be the first and last person a guest sees at the Michelin awarded Yamazato and Sazanka restaurant. Your main responsibilities include the following:
- welcoming your guests in a warm, approachable and professional manner
- providing personalized service, aiming to create loyal guest
- recognizing our regular guests and making them feel appreciated
- taking care of incoming reservations, processing them accurately and efficiently in a discreet manner
- providing guests with cloak assistance
- responsible for an impeccable first and last impression to the guest upon arrival and departure
Please find more information specific about Sazanka restaurant here https://www.okura.nl/dine-and-drink/teppanyaki-restaurant-sazanka/
Please find more information specific about Yamazato restaurant here https://www.okura.nl/dine-and-drink/yamazato-restaurant/
What do we offer?
- Contract: 7 months of a 0 hour contract
- Salary: Group 3 : €18,26 (including 8,85% vacation allowance and 10,64% vacation days)
- Horeca CAO applies;
- General Pension Scheme of Hospitality and Catering;
- General Survivors pension;
- Attractive family and friends rates on overnight stays at Hotel Okura Amsterdam;
- Once a year staff discount in one of the restaurants (50%);
- Staff discount in our restaurants (20%);
- Contribution to travel expenses from 10 km (one way);
- After obtaining the probationary period, you will receive an overnight stay with breakfast as a gift (2 people), so that you can experience the hotel as a guest!
What are we asking?
- You are guest orientated and have an eye for detail;
- You possess excellent communication skills;
- You have excellent knowledge of English (Dutch and Japanese is a plus);
- Flexibility with work schedules and a passion for guest satisfaction.
Ready to elevate your hospitality career? We can't wait to welcome you to Hotel Okura Amsterdam! Please apply via the button below.
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.
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!
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.
