Banqueting Supervisor

Lore Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Pension plan

Travel allowance

Bike leasing

Job summary

Lore Group is seeking a Banquet Supervisor at Kimpton de Witt in Amsterdam to oversee seamless event execution and guest satisfaction.

You will lead the banquet team, coordinate with departments, and ensure high service standards on a fast-paced floor. The role is hands-on, with shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends, requiring excellent English and another language.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months in a similar environment.
• Capable of working a full shift on the floor and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Proficient in basic computer operations, including Microsoft Office and POS systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in at least one other language, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead briefings/handovers to ensure all team members are informed and prepared for the day’s activities.
• Take orders from guests and proactively upsell menu items or promotions.
• Manage stock requests, including ordering, receiving, and distributing supplies as needed.
• Handle cash handling procedures, including closing payments and depositing received funds.
• Motivate and support team members to deliver exceptional service and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

English language

Multilingual

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

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 guests.

As a Banequeting Supervisor - you will oversee the seamless execution of events and functions, ensuring exceptional service delivery and guest satisfaction. Your responsibilities include coordinating with the banquet team, managing event setups, and maintaining the high standards of Kimpton de Witt in general.

This position is highly hands‑on, requiring constant movement throughout the day. While you’ll still engage in regular meetings, briefings, and email correspondence, the majority of your time will be spent actively engaging with guests and your team. Thus, maintaining physical fitness is essential to effectively carry out your responsibilities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead briefings/handovers to ensure all team members are informed and prepared for the day’s activities.
• Take orders from guests and proactively upsell menu items or promotions.
• Manage stock requests, including ordering, receiving, and distributing supplies as needed.
• Handle cash handling procedures, including closing payments and depositing received funds.
• Motivate and support team members to deliver exceptional service and uphold brand standards.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months in a similar environment.
• Capable of working a full shift on the floor and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Able to assist in different R&B outlets and other hotel departments when necessary.
• Proficient in basic computer operations, including Microsoft Office and POS systems.
• Willing to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in at least one other language, both spoken and written.

We offer a competitive salary, this will be discussed during the interview.

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 yearly benefit budget of EUR180 that you can spend trough the 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