Bartender - Specht Bar & Lounge

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Uniform cleaning

Personal coaching

Training opportunities

Career progression

TakeCare wellness

Associates party

Job summary

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel, located in the heart of Amsterdam, invites a creative Bartender to join Specht Bar & Lounge. You will craft imaginative cocktails, deliver personalised guest experiences and share your passion for mixology with guests in a lively, refined setting.

You will collaborate with the team to maintain an engaging atmosphere while upholding high standards of cleanliness and safe preparation of ingredients.

Qualifications

• Bartender with genuine passion for mixology and guest experience.
• Fluent English; additional languages a plus.
• Willing to work different shifts and days.
• Able to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Craft imaginative cocktails and deliver personalised guest experiences.
• Share knowledge and passion for mixology with guests.
• Collaborate with the team to create a sophisticated atmosphere.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, presentation and sourcing.

Skills

Bartender experience

Mixology passion

English fluency

Customer service

Job description

Do you feel at home in a lively bar where good drinks, great conversations and a relaxed atmosphere come together?

At Specht Bar & Lounge, it is all about connection: classic serves with a modern touch, a warm and inviting setting, and a space where guests settle in and stay a little longer.

Step behind the bar and make your mark as our next Bartender at Specht Bar & Lounge.

What are my responsibilities?

Welcome to Specht Bar & Lounge: the lively, refined heart of the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel. Situated in the city centre, Specht blends nature-inspired design with a cosmopolitan vibe. Here, guests relax or celebrate over thoughtfully crafted cocktails, local ingredients and an atmosphere that is both welcoming and distinctive.

As a Bartender, you will be the face of our experience. With creativity, precision and authenticity, you will deliver drinks that surprise and delight.

You will:

• Craft imaginative cocktails and deliver personalised guest experiences.
• Share your knowledge and passion for mixology, surprising guests with bold ideas and authentic flavours.
• Work closely with the team to create an engaging and sophisticated atmosphere.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, presentation and ingredient sourcing, aligning with Specht's nature-inspired and local ethos.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Bartender with a natural sense of hospitality and a passion for great drinks. Someone who knows that a perfect cocktail is about more than just the recipe: it is about the experience, the conversation and the atmosphere you create.

At Specht Bar & Lounge, we celebrate craftsmanship and creativity. If you bring energy, personality and a love for experimenting with flavors, you will fit right in.

You:

• Have previous experience as a Bartender and a genuine passion for mixology.
• Can communicate fluently in English. Any other language is a plus!
• Happy to share your local knowledge with guests.
• Are responsible, energetic and always looking for new ways to improve.
• Are available to work different shifts and days.
• Can work in the Netherlands.

Here is what you can look forward to:

Located just moments from Amsterdam Central Station, the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is entering an exciting new chapter and we invite you to be part of it.

• An inspiring and professional environment that nurtures creativity and personal development.
• Travel allowance up to €200 to make your daily commute easier.
• Salary according to Horeca CLA salary scale IV.
• Bonus for employee referral, more friends = more bonuses!
• Special Associate Rate discount available for stays in Marriott and Archer hotels worldwide.
• A uniform which will be dry-cleaned by the hotel.
• Personal coaching to support you in your day-to-day job and lots of development and training opportunities.
• Clear and exciting career paths within our expanding hotel, providing opportunities to advance and make your mark.
• A TakeCare program: a comprehensive Marriott wellness initiative designed to support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of our ambassadors.
• As part of our culture we celebrate recognition and organize many social activities, such as our Associates Appreciation Week, yearly Staff Party and Team outings.

Join us! Be part of a fresh start, bring your ideas to life and have fun while doing it. This is your moment to shape the vibe and enjoy the ride.

Europe's Leading Sustainable City Hotel 2025, and we are committed to continuous improvement: environmentally, socially and culturally.

The Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome all applicants who want to grow with us.