With its many museums, peaceful canals and 17th-century architecture, Amsterdam charms every visitor. In the midst of this splendid city, you'll find the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel.
Our luxury hotel, located across from Leidseplein's fine dining, shopping and entertainment, is a 5-minute walk to many attractions including the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. In the morning visit the Vondelpark for a relaxing walk or run or go to our on-site 24-hour health club for a great workout.
Our 396 spacious guest rooms have everything you need for business or leisure travel and upscale and casual dining awaits you in our two restaurants where you can grab a burger and beer or Amsterdam's finest steak in town. Our 12 meeting rooms are equipped with the newest technology; we welcome you to our 'Meetings Imagined'.
We are currently recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic colleague! Do you want to work in a dynamic work environment in the center of Amsterdam and are you interested in a position at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel? Read the information below and get excited to apply!
What are your responsibilities?
In event planning there is never a dull moment, if you are enthusiastic about hospitality, well organized, have excellent communication skills with attention to detail than we are looking for you!
At the Amsterdam Marriott we take meetings and events to the next level. We strive for excellence and we do this by offering Meetings Imagined, Next Gen Meeting Spaces and the Meeting Services App.
In your role you coordinate and own events either via telephone, mail and internet in a friendly, efficient and prompt manner. You are a dedicated host and a direct link between the guests and the hotel’s operational departments.
At our hotel the event booking centre handles the contracting phase. After the contract has been signed, the group is owned fully by the designated event planner. Apart from detailing the event requirements you are actively engaged in maintaining an accurate financial forecast for events.
What makes you the perfect fit?
To be eligible for this position you…
Have previous experience working within an Event Planning department or similar environment is preferred;
Have preferable knowledge of Opera and Marsha;
Are enthusiastic, passionate and motivated;
Are accurate and detail oriented in work;
Have a proactive sales approach towards customers;
Can keep up the team spirit!
Have good knowledge of the English and Dutch language;
Want a part time employment of 30 hours a week.
What do you get in return?
The Amsterdam Marriott Hotel is part of Marriott International and offers a competitive salary & a wide package of benefits. Each year you will have a performance appraisal and depending on your performance you will get a salary increase. Furthermore we offer:
Special discounted rates for 10.000+ Marriott hotels worldwide for you, your family and friends;
A special discount of 50% in a selection of fine bars and restaurants in 5 star hotel properties in Amsterdam
Monthly gross salary of €2645,47
Personal coaching & training to support you in your day-to-day job;
Career possibilities within Marriott International;
You can make use of our gym for free. To get a good work out before our after your shift.
A travel allowance of €0,23 per kilometer, with a maximum of €200 per month.
If you live more than 50 km away (one way), you are eligible to park for free at the hotel.
25 paid vacation days per year. Based on a fulltime contract;
Professional uniform provided by the hotel;
Access to our Marriott Benefits at Work Platform;
Discounts at top restaurants in Amsterdam through our partnership with Luxury Hotels of Amsterdam.
Possibility for an attractive referral bonus program
A ‘Sprit to Serve’, get rewarded for bringing excellent service through positive reviews;
A TakeCare program; we focus on your wellbeing in general and organize several healthy and fun activities throughout the year;
A professional environment to work in;
Many social activities, such as our Associate Appreciation Week, an annual Staff Party and Team outings.
For more information about the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel please have a look on our website; www.amsterdammarriott.com.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.