Duty Management Intern

Park Plaza; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 7,600 - 9,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal during shift

Hotel discounts

F&B discounts

Team discounts on products

Job summary

Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport invites applications for a Duty Management Intern. You will work across Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Maintenance, supporting the Rooms Division Manager and gaining hands-on leadership experience in a fast-paced hotel setting near Schiphol Airport.

You will develop decision-making and problem-solving skills through daily operations, audits, and special projects while contributing to exceptional guest experiences in a dynamic, international

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Hospitality, Hotel Management, Tourism Management, or related study programme.

Responsibilities

• Support Rooms Division Manager in overseeing daily operation of Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, and Maintenance.
• Act as central contact for operational matters across departments.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure hotel standards.
• Assist with guest inquiries, complaints and service recovery actions.
• Coordinate VIP arrivals and guest recognition activities.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and act on feedback.
• Assist with room inventory, occupancy monitoring and room readiness.

Education

Hospitality/Hotel Management/Tourism Management study programme

Job description

At Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport, every detail contributes to an exceptional guest experience. Located near Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam city centre, our hotel welcomes guests from across the world and offers a dynamic, international environment where quality, teamwork, and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do. It is the ideal place to gain practical management experience and develop your leadership skills across hotel operations.

As a Duty Management Intern, reporting to the Rooms Division Manager, you play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the hotel. Working across multiple departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Maintenance, you gain hands-on exposure to hotel management while contributing to operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Rooms Division Manager in overseeing the daily operation of Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Maintenance departments
• Act as a central point of contact for operational matters and assist in ensuring effective communication between departments
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, bars, and back-of-house areas to ensure hotel standards are maintained
• Assist with handling guest inquiries, complaints, and service recovery actions to ensure a positive guest experience
• Support the coordination of VIP arrivals, special requests, and guest recognition activities
• Monitor guest satisfaction and follow up on opportunities identified through guest feedback and reviews
• Assist with room inventory management, occupancy monitoring, and room readiness throughout the day
• Support Food & Beverage operations during busy periods, special events, conferences, and group arrivals when required
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges efficiently
• Assist in managing emergency situations and ensure compliance with health, safety, and security procedures
• Prepare daily operational reports, shift handovers, and management updates
• Participate in departmental and operational meetings, contributing ideas to improve service quality and operational efficiency
• Support managers with projects, audits, training activities, and quality assurance initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Hospitality, Hotel Management, Tourism Management, or related study programme
• Strong communication skills in English, written and spoken
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Proactive, organised, and eager to learn in a dynamic hotel environment
• Strong problem-solving abilities and confidence working with multiple departments
• Ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high service standards
• Eligible to complete an internship in the Netherlands

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience or strong interest in hotel operations, rooms division, front office, or guest services
• Leadership potential and willingness to take initiative
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Interest in operational management and developing cross-departmental knowledge
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays when required
• Dutch or any additional language is an advantage

Your Benefits And Perks

• Tasty and healthy meal during your shift
• Discounted hotel rates including Radisson Hotel Group worldwide and family and friends
• 50% food and beverage discount at our restaurants and bars
• Exclusive discounts via alleo.nl
• Exclusive team discounts on premium ESPA skincare and Kevin Murphy haircare products
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities across PPHE Hotel Group Europe
• Annual company parties and outings
• Time to work on school assignments or thesis

We provide a monthly allowance of €750, exceeding Horeca CAO (BOL) guidelines, with full coverage of travel and job-related expenses.

Excited to develop your leadership skills across hotel operations and gain hands-on management experience in a dynamic international hotel environment? We welcome all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport.

Park Plaza. Be part of it.