Host/Bartender on canal cruise in Amsterdam (Start date March 2027)

Flagship Amsterdam; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company outings and parties

Discounts on experiences

Job summary

Flagship Amsterdam is seeking friendly hosts to welcome guests on our canal cruises. You will greet guests, share engaging stories about Amsterdam, serve drinks, and naturally upsell upgrades while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

You’ll also handle payments at the tour’s end, ensuring a smooth, enjoyable experience. This weekend-focused, flexible role offers opportunities for career growth within the company and a dynamic, international team in the heart of Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability required.
• Evening shifts during high season and holidays.
• Hospitable, extroverted, and a smooth talker.
• Good command of English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests on board with a smile.
• Entertaining guests with stories about Amsterdam.
• Providing drinks and upselling upgrades or extra services.
• Processing payments neatly and correctly at the end of the tour.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Upselling

Job description

What you will do

The most beautiful way to admire Amsterdam is, of course, from the water. Are you looking for the best hospitality side job in the city? As a host at Flagship Amsterdam, you are the face of our company and ensure an unforgettable cruise for our guests.

During the tour, you pour them a delicious drink, and they enjoy the beautiful view over the Amsterdam canals. Together with the skipper, you tell interesting stories about the city. You ensure a relaxed atmosphere and are the main point of contact for service and sociability on board.

Practical details

• Location: Amsterdam Center (Boarding locations in the heart of the city)

• Start date: February 2027

• Availability: You work mainly on weekends (this is the basis). During the week, we schedule extra shifts based on tourism and the weather

• Employment type: Flexible side job / Student job / On-call basis

Your responsibilities

• Welcoming guests on board with a smile;

• Entertaining guests with stories about Amsterdam (do not worry, we will teach you everything you need to know);

• Providing guests with drinks and knowing how to bring upgrades or extra services to their attention in a natural, hospitable way (upselling);

• Processing the payments neatly and correctly at the end of the tour.

What we offer

We offer a flexible job where the focus is on the weekends. This leaves you time during the week for your studies or other activities. Are you actually looking for more hours? Then we are happy to look into combination roles within our company. In addition, you can count on:

• A bonus scheme on top of your salary;

• Legendary company outings and parties;

• Working in a fun, ambitious, and international team;

• Various career opportunities, such as progressing to Host Supervisor, Skipper, or an office-based position;

• Discounts on experiences within the Flagship Amsterdam Holding, including canal cruises, bike tours, the Waffle Experience, and other experiences;

• Access to our Benefits at Work platform with attractive discounts at a large number of companies, including Zalando, Adidas, and Airbnb.

Job requirements

Are you ready to use your fresh, sparkling personality at Flagship Amsterdam?

• You are available on weekends (this is the basis of your schedule);

• You are willing to work in the evenings, during the high season, and on public holidays;

• You are hospitable, extroverted, and a smooth talker;

• You have a good command of the English language (Dutch is a plus);

• You have commercial insight and know how to upsell in a natural way while maintaining the atmosphere;

• Experience in hospitality is a plus;

• You are 18 years or older.

About Flagship Amsterdam

Flagship Amsterdam is a young and fast-growing canal cruise company in the heart of Amsterdam. What started with just three boats in 2017 has grown into a fleet of more than 70 boats, and we continue to grow every day! Each year, we welcome guests from more than 55 different countries and operate all year round. We make this possible with a driven and ambitious team of more than 800 seasonal and permanent employees.

But Flagship Amsterdam is about more than just canal cruises. With the same energy and passion, we continue to develop a variety of concepts focused on creating memorable experiences, hospitality, and discovering Amsterdam. Explore the city by bike with Flagship Bike Tours, experience Amsterdam in a different way at the Flagship Waffle Experience, or contribute to unique projects on and around the water at our Shipyard. We also have brands such as Voyage Amsterdam, Captain Jack, and Aemstelland, each with its own style and audience. Together, we are one organization with different ways of helping people experience the best of Amsterdam.