Do you want to work in a hotel in the Netherlands, but you do not speak Dutch yet? The honest answer is: yes, in many cases you can, but not in every role and not in every city.

Are you looking for a job in a hotel and wondering how to stand out from other candidates? Then networking in hospitality is a smart step. In the hotel industry, opportunities often arise through people who know the field well: former colleagues, internship supervisors, recruiters, or professionals who already work in a hotel.

For Claire Van Campen, operation director of Over-Amstel Boerderij, hospitality has revolved around one thing for more than 25 years: people. Creating memorable experiences for guests, seeing teams grow and building something together that everyone can be proud of. 

Working in a hotel is no longer just about salary. Especially in a tight labor market where good employees are scarce, candidates also look at the conditions around it.

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