Host - Cecconi's Amsterdam

Soho House & Co; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 25,510 - 30,556; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Soho Friends Membership

Moving day allowance

Volunteering days

€300 bonus potential

Job summary

Cecconi’s Amsterdam, part of the Soho House brand, is seeking a Host to warmly greet guests, manage reservations, and assist the floor team for smooth service. You’ll be the face of the restaurant, ensuring exceptional first impressions in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a host/reception role, strong English and Dutch, and experience with OpenTable and MICROS; flexibility for opening/closing shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a host or reception role.
• Experience handling high-volume phone lines and guest enquiries professionally.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Reliable, well-presented, positive, and enthusiastic.
• Experience with OpenTable and MICROS; basic knowledge of InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and manage reservations to set a welcoming tone.
• Answer incoming calls professionally and efficiently; manage bookings.
• Seat guests with care and support the floor team to ensure smooth service.
• Collaborate to maintain a positive, guest-focused atmosphere from arrival to departure.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Conflict resolution

OpenTable

MICROS

InDesign

English

Dutch

Flexible shifts

Tools

OpenTable

MICROS

InDesign

Job description

About Us

Cecconi’s Amsterdam, part of the global Soho House brand, brings classic Italian dining to life in a vibrant, elegant setting. Known for its timeless dishes, buzzing atmosphere, and exceptional service, Cecconi’s offers an inspiring environment for hospitality professionals passionate about great food and genuine guest experiences.

The Role

As a Host at Cecconi’s Amsterdam, you are one of the first points of contact for our members, guests, and colleagues, setting the tone for a memorable dining experience from the moment they arrive.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for warmly greeting guests, managing reservations, and answering incoming calls efficiently and professionally. You’ll create and manage bookings for Cecconi’s, seat guests with care and attention, and support the floor team when needed to ensure smooth service throughout the day.

With your strong organisational skills and natural people focus, you’ll help create a welcoming, positive atmosphere—ensuring guests feel looked after from arrival through to departure.

What we’re looking for

• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar host or reception role
• Experience handling high‑volume phone lines and guest enquiries professionally
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills
• Reliable, well‑presented, positive, and enthusiastic
• Experience with OpenTable and MICROS
• Basic knowledge of InDesign
• Flexible availability for both opening and closing shifts
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch

Amsterdam | Guest‑focused, welcoming, and fast‑paced environment

If you love being the face of the restaurant and thrive on creating exceptional first impressions, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

• Salary: 2.511,89 € (above Horeca CAO) + 8% holiday allowance (No youth salary if younger than 20 y/o)
• Travel allowance > 7.5km
• Soho Friends Membership with discounts on F&B (50%), rooms and Cowshed
• One paid moving day per year
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Introduce a star and you could be eligible to receive a €300 (gross) bonus