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Meeting & Events Supervisor | Fulltime | NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Opposite Amsterdam Central Station, the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace hotel is right in the center of Amsterdam. The building itself is a highlight too, with beautiful architecture, and 268 bedrooms spread across over 19 buildings from the 17th-century houses. Our five-star hotel has all possible facilities under one roof. A real showpiece is our fine dining restaurant, Vermeer. It's one of 2 places you can dine, plus there's our exquisite Bottles & Jars Bar in addition to various meeting and event facilities such as the monumental 15th-century chapel Olofskapel. We see ourselves as a real learning company with a passionate team, who is happy to pass on their knowledge of hospitality and sense of luxury to new colleagues. We are always looking for colleagues who want to be part of our family and are ready for a "new" beginning at the "oldest" location in Amsterdam!
''A pleasant working environment is important in our hotel. At NH Collection Barbizon Palace you work together with the team to make sure the guest has an extraordinary stay. Teamwork makes the dream work." - Lara, Food and Beverage Employee
What’s in it for you?
- Free online & offline training organized by our own University.
- End of year bonus (up to 100% of monthly gross salary) & refer-a-friend bonus (500 EUR).
- Employee rates differing from 36 euros in all our hotels worldwide, 30% discount in the F&B outlets, and Friends & Family discount up to 25%. Various discounts in (web)shops.
- Team building events, trips and holiday parties.
- The opportunity to grow within our company worldwide.
What’s in it for us?
- Your goal is to give every guest an "Extraordinary" experience;
- You are always one step ahead, and you love to exceed the guests expectations. No is not an option for you;
- You have an extensive knowledge of the Meeting & Events (or Banqueting) department and experience in managing/organizing events preferably in a 5* property, audio visual knowledge is a must;
- You are natural leader who likes to work hard and has an eye for detail, and you see a challenge in every situation;
- You have strong communication and organizational skills and have a good command of the Dutch and English language.
A day in the life of a Meeting and Events Supervisor
08:00 With a cup of coffee, you prepare your shift and do the handover with your team.
08:15 After the handover you go through the day with the (Assistant) Food and Beverage Manager and discuss any specifics.
08:30 You check whether the preparatory work is going as instructed and you welcome the groups contact person in the foyer, based on some feedback you quickly change the set up in a breakout room.
10:30 Together with your team you prepare for the first morning break, you pay special attention to dietary wishes of the guests
11:30 Together with colleagues from different departments you enjoy your lunch.
12:00 Before lunch starts you check all the buffets together with the (Breakfast) Supervisor and you update him on the last-minute particularities.
12:30 You refresh the meeting rooms and in between you discuss the afternoon/evening planning with one of the contact persons.
14:30 You check if the afternoon break is up to the NH Standards, and you ask the kitchen to prepare some more break items.
16:00 You do the handover with the evening (Meeting and Events) Supervisor and discuss the group their planning, after this you thank your team.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is committed to an inclusive working environment in which everyone is valued and encouraged equally, therefor we warmly welcome people from all horizons & personal abilities.