Desk Manager - Full-time - NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Key Skills
Job Description
As part of the front office team, you will be the first point of contact for our international guests from check-in to check-out. Your Role at a Glance 06:45 You arrive, in uniform, with a cup of coffee or tea in the back office. Your colleague from the night shift takes care of the handover. 07:00 You start your checklist, and, in the meantime, you keep an eye on your colleagues at the desk and support where necessary. 08:00 You have checked today's arrivals and communicated the details to the other departments. 10:00 In the absence of your manager, you attend the morning meeting. After the meeting you go back to the front office and in between the phone calls, you also process the incoming emails and work your way through the 'morning rush'. 12:00 Enjoy your lunch with colleagues from other departments. 13:00 You check whether there are still guests pending to check out and continue with your checklist until all is done. 14:00 You make sure the handover is updated for the evening shift. 14:45 The evening shift has arrived, and you make sure they know everything they need to know to begin their shift. 15:00 Time to go home! What Makes You a Great Fit Helping guests puts a big smile on your face. The ‘always a pleasure’ mentality is second nature for you, and you are happy go the extra mile for our guests; You are a ‘Natural Host’ and have some years’ experience as a receptionist. Experience as a Desk Manager/Shift Leader/Supervisor is an advantage; You are good at setting priorities, you have a good command of the Dutch and English language, you are accurate, and knowledge of computer systems is a plus; You enjoy variety in your work and working hours and working in a team gives you energy. Your Benefits at NH Hotels Free online & offline training organized by our own Minor Hotels Europe & Americas University. End of year bonus (up to 100% of monthly gross salary) & refer-a-friend bonus (500 EUR). Employee rates starting from €36 in all our hotels worldwide, 30% discount in the F&B outlets, and Friends & Family discount up to 25%. Various discounts in (web)shops. Team building events, trips and holiday parties. The opportunity to grow within our company worldwide. Salary based on your experiences starting from Horeca CLA scale 6. Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now! Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and equally encouraged. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.
Core Responsibilities
Welcome and assist international guests throughout check-in and check-out, while supporting front desk colleagues and handling calls and emails. Coordinate arrival information with other departments, attend morning meetings when the manager is absent, complete daily checklists, and ensure a thorough handover to the evening shift.
Requirements
Applicants should have several years of receptionist experience; experience as a Desk Manager, Shift Leader, or Supervisor is an advantage. They should enjoy helping guests, be able to prioritize tasks, communicate well in Dutch and English, work accurately, and be comfortable with computer systems and varied shifts in a team.
Benefits
- Free Online and Offline Training
- Year-End Bonus
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus
- Employee Hotel Rates
- Food and Beverage Discounts
- Friends and Family Discounts
- Retail Discounts
- Team-Building Events
- Company Trips
- Holiday Parties
- Worldwide Career Growth Opportunities
About Minor Hotels Europe and Americas
Industry: Hospitality
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Minor Hotels is a global hospitality leader with a network of more than 560 hotels across six continents. We drive growth through eight diverse hotel brands and a portfolio of related hospitality businesses. Perpetually driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we create better brands, businesses and partnerships by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners. Our eight diverse hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – bringing our guests to the most desirable hotel and resort destinations around the world. We also own a collection of related hospitality businesses, including luxury residences, private jets, restaurants and bars, spa and wellness, and river cruises and rail journeys. #MinorHotels