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Group & Conference Organizer | 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 will we offer 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.
- Salary based on your experiences starting from Horeca CLA scale 6.
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 enjoy planning and arranging all kinds of meetings and events, and you are able to place yourself in the guest’s shoes;
- You find it a challenge to ensure that everything is arranged down to the very last detail. Upselling is your forte;
- You are flexible, accurate, and you are a real team player. In this position you always have a clear overview, you have a commercial attitude, and you always think one step ahead;
- In addition, you have excellent communication skills, both with guests and with other contacts, operational departments, and the GEM Office;
- Fluent in Dutch and English. Do you have experience in a 5* hotel? Great!
What are you going to do?
Once the contract request for a meeting, event, conference, or group booking has been signed, the booking will be sent to you. From that moment on you are responsible for the organization of the event and for everything that comes with it. You think of every detail, and you are someone who knows how to create the "Extraordinary" experience for every guest! You communicate with the contact person, arrange all special wishes, communicate with international parties, advise on all options, and think along with both the contact person of the booking and your colleagues from the operational departments. You ensure that all information ends up in the right places within the operational departments, to guarantee guests have a unique experience.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!
NH Hotel Group, by Minor Hotels 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.