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Food and Drinks Shift Leader

Hilton

Schiphol
Full-time
0-2 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Team leadership
Guest service
Coaching
Training
Operational management
Communication
Wine knowledge
Food knowledge
Problem solving
Conflict resolution
Organization
Proactive
Hospitality

Job Description

Together with your colleagues, you will contribute to achieving prestigious awards such as the World Travel Awards and the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. Join our team and make a difference!

Given your work experience, we understand that you don't need too much explanation about your daily tasks, but for convenience, we'll briefly outline them. You will lead a team and maintain an overview. Together with your team, you are responsible for providing excellent service to our guests. Additionally, you are the point of contact for employees, temporary workers, and guests. You are also a trainer and coach for your team and dare to provide them with feedback to promote their development.

We are confident that you can help us continue our success. So, what do we offer in return?

  • Development opportunities through our extensive training offerings, personal development plans, and coaching
  • Career advancement opportunities within our hotel, Hilton hotels in the Netherlands, and even internationally
  • Travel the world! Take advantage of our unique travel program, Go Hilton, and receive significant discounts on hotel rooms worldwide and 50% off F&D
  • A diverse and inclusive culture within an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as a Great Place To Work!
  • A good starting salary, with room for growth
  • Incentives
  • 25 vacation days
  • Travel allowance based on your travel distance
  • In addition to hard work, you can also enjoy fun team-building and sports activities with your colleagues
  • Our organization is committed to corporate social responsibility. We like to give back to society and the environment, and you can contribute to that
  • You can enjoy delicious and healthy meals daily in our Team Member restaurant

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

Lead and Coordinate Daily F&D Operations
Ensure smooth service during assigned shifts and oversee the overall operation of the outlet, including opening and closing procedures.


Deliver Exceptional Guest Service
Maintain a visible presence on the floor, handle guest requests and complaints, and ensure every guest receives outstanding service. 


Support and Guide the F&D Team
Act as the link between Waiters and Supervisors, providing operational guidance, coordinating breaks, motivating team members, and ensuring service standards are met. 


Maintain Quality, Cleanliness, and Standards
Ensure all outlets are clean, well-presented, properly stocked, and operating in line with Hilton brand standards and procedures.


Coach and Develop Team Members
Conduct daily briefings, support training and onboarding, and help team members develop their skills to deliver consistent service excellence.
 

Qualifications

Do you see yourself as our F&D Shiftleader? Then we are looking for you! Besides an enthusiastic personality, you are/have:

  • At least 1-2 years of experience as in a Food & Drinks environment leading a team on shift;
  • A true team player and capable of building and motivating a team;
  • Independent and responsible;
  • A 'Hands on' mentality: you are proactive and do not shy away from challenges;
  • Good knowledge of wine and food;
  • Strong organizational and communication skills in English;
  • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends;

 

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.


Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

Core Responsibilities

The Shift Leader will oversee daily F&D operations, ensuring smooth service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality. They are also responsible for coaching, motivating, and supporting the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 1-2 years of experience in a food and drinks environment leading a team. Strong communication skills, a hands-on mentality, and flexible availability for evenings and weekends are required.

Benefits

  • Development opportunities
  • Personal development plans
  • Coaching
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Travel program
  • Hotel room discounts
  • 50% off F&D
  • 25 vacation days
  • Travel allowance
  • Team-building activities
  • Sports activities
  • Healthy meals

About Hilton

Industry: Hospitality

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 27 world-class brands comprising more than 9,100 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 143 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 250 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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