Host / Hostess

Kimpton de Witt, Celia Amsterdam and Super Lyan are only as good as the people it employs, that is why we picked you. You are outgoing and you love to meet new people. You are passionate, focused and driven about making every guest’s experience ‘ridiculously personal’, making their visit unforgettable, in all the right ways.You will be working with a friendly, international, motivated team and will work together to develop our full potential and ensure we all provide genuine heartfelt care to our all guest.

We are looking for an energetic host that is bold, creative and enjoys the Californian atmosphere. You are mainly responsible for the arrival experience of the guests, seating guests and creating and managing reservations with our reservation system SevenRooms.

Your day to day: 

• Greet and seat guests with a friendly smile.

• Manage reservations and ensure smooth service flow.

• Assist with guest inquiries and enhance their dining experience.

• Keep our dining areas sparkling clean and perfectly set for every guest.

• Work hand-in-hand with our service team, to ensure a smooth, seamless service.

• Be the heartbeat of our dining spaces, creating an atmosphere that's always lively and welcoming.

What we need from you: 

• Strong communication skills and a welcoming attitude.

• Previous hospitality experience is a plus, but not required.

• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays—because our guests  don’t take days off.

• Fluency in English is a must; if you speak Dutch, that’s a cherry on top!

Whats in it for you?

• Experience Stay at Kimpton De Witt as part of our introduction program (overnight stay with +1 including dinner, drinks & breakfast)

• 6 complimentary nights per year at the Lore Group hotels worldwide

• Employee and Friends & Family discount rates at the Lore Group hotels

• Employee and Friends & Family discount rates at more than 5500 IHG Hotels and all Lore Group hotels

• A monthly budget to spend on benefits platform Alleo

• Possibility to lease a bike

• 50% discount in restaurants & bars at 19 partner hotels in Amsterdam

• Free and unlimited appointments per year with a psychologist via OpenUp

• A monthly contribution to a pension scheme

• A monthly travel allowance

• A monthly clothing allowance (if applicable to your position)

• A yearly shoe allowance

• Possibility to take part in a Dutch language course

• Freshly prepared meals in the canteen

• Discount on supplemental health insurances

Location: Amsterdam