In a relatively short time, Jan has built a versatile career in hospitality, combining entrepreneurship, commercial insight and operational experience.

Over the past twenty years, Dave Overeem van Elferen has built a broad career in the hospitality industry, combining operational experience with commercial strategy. 

Looking for a summer job where you’re not stuck in one place all day, but constantly on the move and meeting new people? Then chances are you’ll end up at a hotel reception.

Anyone who works in a Dutch hotel often notices it immediately: English is frequently spoken on the work floor and teams increasingly consist of colleagues from different nationalities. 

In just over ten years, Kimberly Appels-Peters has built an impressive career within the hospitality world, where people-centered leadership and operational sharpness go hand in hand.

A hotel is a combination of disciplines: reception, service, beverage knowledge, food, hygiene and safety, and coaching new colleagues on the floor. Many professionals learn the trade in practice

Which hotel chains simply have the most locations in the Netherlands? For both applicants and professionals, that’s useful context: large chains often offer many opportunities to grow, internal training programs, and the chance to (quickly) switch between cities, departments, or concepts.

Housekeeping ensures that hotel rooms and public areas are clean, fresh and well maintained. It is practical work with clear routines and a strong focus on detail. And above all: your work is immediately noticeable to guests. 

Housekeeping is the beating heart of every hotel. Without clean rooms, fresh bathrooms and tidy corridors, there is no great guest experience. Yet this work often happens behind the scenes. What does a typical day actually look like?

Tim Golsteijn is known for his refined, world-inspired cuisine at Bougainville, but his story begins surprisingly small: at a campsite just outside Amsterdam, where the spark for the profession ignited at an early age.