Banqueting Shiftleader

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

As a Banqueting Shift Leader, you are the point of contact for meetings, parties, and events at Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam. You ensure that every room is perfectly set up according to the guests’ wishes and you lead your team to deliver a flawless experience from start to finish.

• You prepare every banqueting room in detail, check the setup, and make sure everyone knows their tasks.

• During events, you coordinate the workflow, support colleagues, and step in where needed to keep everything running smoothly.

• You work together with other departments, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner, when the schedule allows.

• You are proactive, organized, and manage your time and team well.

• Planning, communication, and leadership come naturally to you.

LEONARDO ROYAL HOTEL AMSTERDAM

The newest hotel of our company is located directly at the Overamstel metro station. The location of this 4-star superior hotel is ideal: 5 minutes from the Zuidas and the RAI, 10 minutes from the city center and 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport. The hotel has 18 floors and 490 rooms with a fresh, innovative design and high quality modern equipment. The 1,200 square meters of conference space is spread over 11 meeting rooms and a gigantic ballroom; the perfect location for large events and conferences! Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam is the largest hotel of the entire Leonardo company in Europe. Beautiful views over the city and the most refined flavors in the estaurant make guests say 'Now we're talking'! Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam is part of Apollo & Leonardo Hotels.

WHAT MAKES YOU THE PERFECT BREAKFAST SHIFT LEADER?

• You have experience in hospitality, banqueting, or a similar operational leadership role.

• You bring energy and enthusiasm, motivating your team to deliver outstanding service.

• You are proactive, hands‑on, and a strong team player who leads by example.

• You communicate clearly and confidently in Dutch and English (additional languages are a plus).

• You are flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

To be considered for this role, applicants must be an EU citizen or hold a valid work permit for the Netherlands.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Salary based on the hospitality salary scale

• Free parking where applicable

• A 4-day, 38-hour workweek

• Travel allowance starting from 10 kilometers

• Overtime paid out or saved as time off

• Learning & Development training opportunities

• Internal career growth opportunities

• Tax-benefit purchasing options via FiscFree

• Global employee discount program

• Know Where You Work experience including dinner and breakfast

• The mentioned salary is gross per month and applies to candidates aged 20 and above.