Bar Waiter/Waitress

De L'Europe Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Iconic location

Professional team

Training in storytelling

CAO-based salary

25 vacation days + 8% holiday pay

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Health insurance discount

Uniform provided

Stay experience at De L’Europe

Discounts at partner hotels

Meals provided

Job summary

Freddy’s Bar in Amsterdam seeks a Bar Waiter/Waitress to be the first face guests see and to welcome them with a story and warmth. You will contribute to the atmosphere by sharing Freddy’s Bar history and Amsterdam tales, making every visit special. A lively, guest-focused personality is essential, with a love for music, cocktails, and classic hospitality.

The role emphasizes storytelling, hospitality, and creating a sense of belonging in a busy, iconic venue that attracts a global audience.

Qualifications

• Natural flair and infectious energy.
• Passion for Amsterdam, its city and people.
• Confident conversationalist in Dutch and English.
• Hospitality experience is a bonus, but personality matters more.
• You enjoy being around people and make guests feel welcome.
• Can switch between an intimate story and a lively, busy atmosphere.
• Affinity with music, cocktails, or classic hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Be the first face guests see and welcome them with warmth and a story.
• Share anecdotes about Freddy’s Bar, Amsterdam, and the city.
• Create memorable experiences through engaging conversation with guests.

Skills

Natural flair

Infectious energy

Love Amsterdam

Dutch & English bilingual

Hospitality experience bonus

Personality matters

People focus

Storytelling under pressure

Music/Cocktails affinity

Job description

Job Description

Freddy’s Bar is not just any bar. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, our classic cocktail bar embodies the city’s rich history. A place where jazz floats through the air, stories come to life at the bar, and every guest feels a little more Amsterdam. And you? You’re the one who brings that feeling to life.

What You’ll Do

As a Bar Waiter/Waitress at Freddy’s Bar, you are the first face guests see and the reason they choose to stay. You don’t just welcome guests with a smile, but with a story. Whether it’s about Freddy Heineken, the history of the bar, or an anecdote about Amsterdam, you know how to make every encounter special.

Who You Are

• A natural flair and infectious energy


• A passion for Amsterdam – the city, its people, its stories


• A confident conversationalist, in both Dutch and English (other languages are a plus)


• Hospitality experience is a bonus, but your personality matters more


• You enjoy being around people and know how to make someone feel genuinely welcome


• You can effortlessly switch between an intimate story and a lively, busy atmosphere


• An affinity with music, cocktails, or classic hospitality is a plus

What we offer

• Working at an iconic location with international allure


• A close-knit and professional team where quality and atmosphere go hand in hand


• The opportunity to share your love for Amsterdam with a global audience


• Training in storytelling, hospitality and product knowledge


• A competitive salary within job grade 4, according to the salary scales of the collective labour agreement (CAO), depending on your experience and qualifications


• 25 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance


• Horeca & Catering pension scheme


• Travel allowance


• Discount on health insurance


• Lease your own Swapfiets


• We provide and launder your uniform


• Stay experience at De L’Europe Amsterdam


• 50% discount at our own restaurants & bars and at more than 20 partner hotels


• Discount for friends and family


• Varied, fresh and healthy meals


• Personal coaching


• Social drinks and access to inspiring events

Freddy’s Bar – where stories flow like jazz: authentic, spontaneous and unforgettable.