Serre Restaurant Trainee

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is an international 5 star hotel. Step in our world and experience how Eastern and Western influences are uniquely entwined through our mix of Japanese and Dutch culture. All our colleagues ensure an authentic service and experience to all guests. We also offer exceptional internship opportunities and have room for a motivated trainee for Restaurant Serre. Are you ambitious, do you have a passion for hospitality and do you want to gain unique knowledge at one of The Leading Hotels of the World? Then read on and apply for an unforgettable internship experience!

What can you expect?

Restaurant Serre opened in 2011 and has been awarded a Bib Gourmand for its excellent price-quality ratio. Guests are welcome here all day, whether they come for a business lunch, a well-deserved glass of wine, a delicious dinner with friends or a festive gathering with family. The menu is an international mix of both classic and innovative dishes.

As a trainee you are responsible for offering excellent service in our Serre Restaurant. Amongst other tasks, you are responsible for advising and guiding guests, and offering service at a very high level! Your main tasks will be:

• Offering service to guests;
• Having good knowledge of the menu;
• Performing mise en place activities;
• Confirming reservations;
• Having basic knowledge of coffee, tea, (strong) alcoholic beverages and wine;
• Welcoming and guiding guests.

You will work in shifts throughout 7 days per week. Your working hours are between 09:00 and 24:00. You will work 5 days per week, 8 hours per day including a 30-minute break. You will also be required to work on public holidays.

What do we offer?

• Internship contract of at least six months;
• Internship allowance of €750 per month;
• One day off per month for internships longer than six months;
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and improvement initiatives according to our Lean philosophy;
• Attractive family and friends rates on overnight stays at Hotel Okura Amsterdam;
• Once a year staff discount in one of our restaurants (50%);
• Staff discount in our restaurants (20%);
• A free lunch or dinner every day;
• Intensive guidance from experienced managers within an international 5-star organization.

What are we asking?

Of course, we are first and foremost interested in you and how we can provide you with the best internship experience. In addition, we expect the following from you:

• You are guest oriented;
• You have an eye for detail;
• You are flexible in regards to your work schedule;
• You are a student at one of the (hotel) schools in the Netherlands.

Enthusiastic? Please apply!

Please apply via the button below, we are very curious to get to know you. We will call you as soon as possible to get to know each other. A selection assessment is one component of our recruitment process.