Restaurant & Bar Management Trainee

Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 7,616 - 9,123; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trainee allowance 750€/month

38-hour work week

Night-shift allowance 20%

Sunday allowance 5%

Uniform and meals provided

Discounts on rooms, food & drink

Recruitment bonus

Staff events

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre offers an internship in Restaurant & Bar operations, supporting the Restaurant, Lobby & Lounge Bar and In-room Dining. You will work with the team to deliver high‑quality food and beverage service to guests in Amsterdam.

We seek a motivated MBO/HBO student for at least 20 weeks, full shifts, and a chance to progress to F&B Waiter or Supervisor roles. Uniform, meals, and staff discounts are provided.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as an MBO or HBO student for a 20+ week internship.
• Able to explain drinks and dishes and serve them properly.
• Capable of handling guest questions, complaints and feedback.
• Willing to support F&B operations including temporary supervisor duties.
• Able to make drinks and take orders.
• Enjoy engaging with guests about their visit to Amsterdam.
• Available for flexible shifts across restaurant, bar and room service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor and (Assistant) Manager to ensure smooth service during each shift.
• Support colleagues with complaints, questions, and feedback from guests.
• Place orders accurately and supervise staff when necessary.
• Conduct shift hand-overs and keep the next team informed.
• Carry out administrative tasks such as processing outsourced work requests and placing internal orders.
• Provide operational support to F&B teams and step in as a Supervisor when required.
• Prepare the restaurant for evening service and tidy breakfast areas.
• Refill drinks in the Lobby & Lounge Bar to maintain full stock.
• Engage with guests about their experience and offer recommendations about the hotel’s services.

Skills

Guest information

Guest complaints handling

Drink preparation

Order taking

Guest conversation

Flexible shifts

Team support

Education

MBO/HBO student

Job description

Overview

As a Restaurant & Bar intern at Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam, you will co‑responsibly support the Restaurant, Lobby & Lounge Bar and In‑room Dining. Your role is to help maintain smooth operations and ensure guests receive high‑quality food and beverage service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor and (Assistant) Manager in ensuring smooth service during each shift.
• Support colleagues with complaints, questions, and feedback from guests.
• Place orders accurately and supervise staff when necessary.
• Conduct shift hand‑overs and keep the next team fully informed.
• Carry out administrative tasks such as processing outsourced work requests, suggesting menu changes, and placing internal orders.
• Provide operational support to the F&B teams and step in as a Supervisor when required.
• Prepare the restaurant for evening service and tidy breakfast areas.
• Refill drinks in the Lobby & Lounge Bar to maintain full stock.
• Engage with guests about their experience and offer recommendations about the hotel’s services.

Qualifications

• Currently a student at MBO or HBO level looking for an internship of at least 20 weeks, 5 days a week.
• Proficient in providing information about drinks and dishes and serving them correctly.
• Able to handle complicated guest questions, complaints, and feedback.
• Responsible and able to support F&B operations, including temporary supervisor duties.
• Capable of making drinks and taking orders.
• Enjoys conversing with guests about their visit to Amsterdam.
• Prepared to work flexible shifts across restaurant, bar, and room service.

Benefits

• €750 trainee allowance per month (including study and travel allowance).
• 38‑hour work week.
• Night‑shift allowance of 20% and Sunday allowance of 5%.
• National and international growth opportunities, including potential progression to F&B Waiter or Supervisor roles.
• Uniform, laundry service, and meals provided.
• Discounts on rooms, food, and drink across Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Accor, and REVO Hospitality Group.
• Re‑cruitment bonus for referring new colleagues.
• 50% discount on F&B at various hotels in Amsterdam.
• Multiple staff outings and team events.