Houseman - Banquets Department

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is an international five-star hotel. By stepping into our world, you will discover that Eastern and Western influences are uniquely entwined by our blend of Japanese and Dutch culture. Together, all employees make sure that every guest is being given the personal attention to create the most extraordinary and authentic experience. To make this happen, we are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to strengthen our team. Are you a hard worker, open to a new challenge at one of The Leading Hotels of the World? Then this vacancy is for you!

What to expect

The Banquet Operations department in Hotel Okura Amsterdam is the largest Banquet Operations department among all five star hotels in the Netherlands and is market leader in banquet revenue and quality. 

As a Banquet Houseman you are responsible for setting banquet rooms and ensuring that everything is set prior to guest arrival. You are aware of all in house events/activities and you make sure that all hotel standards are met. In this position, you will work closely with Banquet Supervisors and Guest relations, making each and every event a success. Your main tasks are:

• Ensuring that the service is in line with the standards of The Leading Hotels of the World;
• Setting up banquet rooms for diverse events according to hotel standards;
• Developing a log in regards to recurring meetings, their planners and needs and points of attention;
• Cleaning tables and rooms according to hotel standards;
• Assisting with guest wishes and questions

Don't worry, you will not be working alone! Besides working with your team, you will also work closely with other departments in the hotel. Only by working together can we achieve the best results. Work will be done in shifts throughout a 7-day workweek. You will work 5 days a week, 7.6 hours per day. Shifts are dependent on the events in house. Nightshifts are possible depending on the event type, however not frequent. You are also available to work on public holidays.

What do we offer?

• Contract:  1 year, with the possibility of extending. We want you to stay!
• Salary:    Group 3. Click here for the salary scale based on a full-time employment
• Bonus:     1 week salary when the hotel reaches the budgeted GOP (Gross Operating Profit) level and you get a minimum total score of successful in your yearend evaluation
• 8% holiday allowance (pro rata);
• 25 vacation days per year (pro rata)
• Compensation for National Holidays.
• 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?

Of course, we are first and foremost interested in you and what we as an employer can do for you to provide a great workplace. Nevertheless, we expect from you that: 

• You possess good communication skills;
• You are physically healthy;
• You can work under pressure;
• You are a real team player;
• You have a good command of English (oral). Dutch is preferable.

Enthusiastic? That’s great, please apply!

Please apply via the button below; we will call you as soon as possible for a short introduction to get to know each other. A selection assessment is one component of our recruitment process.