Waiter - 0 hour contract - Amsterdam

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 Waiters 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.

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. In order to achieve this, we are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to strengthen our team.

We are looking for flexible waiters in our Banquets team, Le Camelia Restaurant and Room Service Team and Serre Restaurant team.

The Banquet Operations department at Hotel Okura Amsterdam is the largest among all five star hotels in the Netherlands and is market leader in banquet revenue and quality. Working in Banqueting is a challenging area in which no day is exactly the same. To keep our service level high, we work closely within our team but also with other teams in the hotel.  Together with the team, will you be able to ensure for unforgettable large events held at Hotel Okura Amsterdam.

Serre Restaurant opened in 2011 and is awarded with a Bib Gourmand due to the excellent balance between price – quality of the dishes. Serre Restaurant bases itself with a selection of renowned, Ciel Bleu dishes all presented in a new manner. The menu is an international mix, with both classical and modern influences.

The Le Camelia breakfast buffet combines all international influences together that Hotel Okura Amsterdam has to offer. Room service offers the ultimate experience in the comfort and privacy of your room.

As a Waiter/Waitress, you are responsible together with your team, for exceeding guest expectations, by focusing on what they find most important. You are in close guest contact and responsible for offering service to all guests. Your main tasks will be:

• Operational tasks, such as organizing coffee breaks and lunches, taking orders, serving the guests and arrange payments;
• Following and conducting service in accordance with standards of The Leading Hotels of the World;
• Ensuring that tables and the restaurant remain clean;
• Pro-actively selling restaurant products;
• Maintaining excellent contact with guests;
• Conducting daily Mise en Place activities.

What do we offer?

• Contract: 7 months of a 0 hour contract
• Salary: Group 3 : €15,13 gross per hour excluding 8% holiday allowance and holiday hours
• 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 are guest orientated;
• You have an eye for detail;
• You possess excellent communication and organizational skills;
• You possess a selling attitude;
• You have excellent knowledge of English (fluency in both written and spoken);