Back of House Manager - Amsterdam

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Some people see what happens in the restaurant. You make sure everything behind the scenes is ready for it.

A spotless kitchen. The right equipment in the right place. A motivated team that keeps service flowing from breakfast through to late-night events. You understand that exceptional hospitality starts long before a plate reaches the table.

If you're passionate about leading people, improving operations and creating structure in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

Join us as our Back of House Manager at the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel.

What are my responsibilities?

As Back of House Manager, you will lead our Stewarding team and play a vital role in the success of our Food & Beverage operation. You will ensure our kitchens, stewarding areas and equipment are clean, organised and operating efficiently, allowing our culinary and service teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences every day.

Working closely with the Culinary Leadership Team, you will oversee the daily operation of the department while developing your team and continuously improving processes.

In this role, you will:

·       Lead, motivate and develop the Stewarding team, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.

·       Organise the daily stewarding operation, ensuring all kitchens, back-of-house areas and equipment remain clean, safe and fully operational.

·       Monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies and equipment and ensure resources are available when needed.

·       Oversee inventory management and support the maintenance of kitchen equipment.

·       Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and health & safety standards.

·       Support recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching and performance management of the Stewarding team.

·       Work closely with the Executive Chef and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations and successful events.

·       Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organisation and service standards throughout the back-of-house operation.

What we are looking for

You are a people-focused leader who enjoys bringing structure to busy environments. You lead by example, communicate clearly and know how to motivate a team while maintaining high operational standards.

Ideally, you have:

·       Previous leadership experience within Stewarding, Kitchen Operations or Food & Beverage.

·       A passion for hospitality and delivering quality behind the scenes.

·       Good knowledge of HACCP and health & safety standards.

·       The confidence to make decisions, solve problems and take initiative.

·       Strong communication skills in English. Dutch is an advantage but not essential.

·       Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Here is what you can look forward to:

Located just moments from Amsterdam Central Station, the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is a place where people, stories and cultures come together and where you are invited to bring your own. We offer:

·       An inspiring and professional environment that nurtures creativity and personal development.    

·       Travel allowance to make your daily commute easier. 

·       € 25 gross for every written positive guest mention.

·       Bonus for employee referral, more friends = more bonuses!

·       50% discount in hotel Beverage & Food outlets.

·       Special Associate Rate discount available for stays in Marriott and Archer hotels worldwide.  

·       A uniform which will be dry-cleaned by the hotel.   

·       Personal coaching to support you in your day-to-day job and lots of development and training opportunities.  

·       Clear and exciting career paths within our expanding hotel, providing opportunities to advance and make your mark. 

·       A TakeCare program: a comprehensive Marriott wellness initiative designed to support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of our ambassadors.   

·       As part of our culture we celebrate recognition and organize many social activities, such as our Associates Appreciation Week, yearly Staff Party and Team outings.  

Curious to join a team where sustainability and hospitality go hand-in-hand? Apply now and be part of something special. We are proud to be recognised as Europe’s Leading Sustainable City Hotel 2025, and we are committed to continuous improvement: environmentally, socially and culturally.

The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome all applicants who want to grow with us.