Banqueting Shift Leader — Lead Events & Team

Leonardo Hotels; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

4‑day week (38 hours)

Travel allowance from 10 km

Overtime paid or time off

Learning & Development

Internal career growth

Tax-benefit purchasing options

Global employee discount

Know Where You Work experience

Gross monthly salary

Job summary

Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam is seeking a Banqueting Shift Leader to coordinate meetings, parties and events, ensuring rooms are set to guests’ wishes and leading the team to deliver a flawless experience from start to finish.

You will plan and check setups, coordinate workflow during events, and collaborate with breakfast, lunch and dinner teams. You bring energy, leadership and clear Dutch/English communication, with flexible availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, banqueting, or a similar operational leadership role.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to motivate a team to deliver outstanding service.
• Proactive, hands-on, and a strong team player who leads by example.
• Clear, confident communication in Dutch and English (additional languages a plus).
• Flexible for evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare banqueting rooms in detail and assign tasks to the team.
• Coordinate workflow during events and support colleagues to keep operations smooth.
• Collaborate with other departments (breakfast, lunch, dinner) when schedules allow.
• Plan, organize and manage time and team effectively.
• Lead with planning, communication, and leadership throughout events.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Leadership

Team motivation

Bilingual Dutch-English

Flexible hours

Job description

Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam is seeking a Banqueting Shift Leader to coordinate meetings, parties and events, ensuring rooms are set to guests’ wishes and leading the team to deliver a flawless experience from start to finish.

You will plan and check setups, coordinate workflow during events, and collaborate with breakfast, lunch and dinner teams. You bring energy, leadership and clear Dutch/English communication, with flexible availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.