Our hotel offers the award-winning rooftop bar LuminAir, the vibrant new WE ARE EDN restaurant and bar, Amsterdam’s most extensive breakfast buffet, and an in-house LOT61 coffee store. Our recently refurbished 557 guest rooms and 15 versatile meeting rooms, make our hotel a dynamic and exciting place to work.
 

Are you looking for a workplace that combines a high level of service with a casual atmosphere? Look no further!
 
And, before we forget, in addition to the many facilities within our hotel, you can of course enjoy Hilton service yourself, worldwide and at a discount!

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

As a Groups, Conference & Events Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of hotel events and group bookings. Working alongside our experienced GC&E team, you will learn how meetings, conferences, group stays, and special events are organized from enquiry to execution.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the team with the coordination of group bookings, meetings, conferences, and events.
• Supporting the handling of incoming enquiries and preparing proposals and event documentation.
• Communicating with clients and internal departments to ensure smooth event planning and execution.
• Helping organize and conduct hotel site inspections and show rounds for prospective clients.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating booking systems and client information.
• Supporting the team in delivering exceptional customer service throughout the guest journey.
• Assisting with administrative tasks and learning how revenue opportunities are identified and maximized.
• Participating in hotel promotional activities and gaining insight into the sales process.
• Working closely with multiple departments to ensure every event is delivered successfully.
• Developing a strong understanding of the hotel's meeting spaces, guest rooms, and facilities while building valuable hospitality experience.

This traineeship offers a unique opportunity to discover both the commercial and operational side of Groups, Conferences & Events, while developing your organizational, communication, and customer service skills in one of Amsterdam's largest hotels.

Are you enthusiastic, organized, and excited to discover what happens behind the scenes of successful events while developing your hospitality career? Then this Groups, Conference & Events Traineeship is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

Good to know and what we offer:

• €825 euro trainee allowance per month

• Internship period: Minimum of 6 months (5 working days per week)

• Hilton Team Member benefits, which means nights from €40 incl. breakfast in Hilton hotels (+7,000 destinations) around the world

• The opportunity to offer Friends & Family Discounted Rates to Thirty Friends & Family Members

• Growth and training opportunities, including through Harvard Learning and Hilton University

• Global career opportunities

• Wellness initiatives to help you thrive and be your best self

• A pleasant, international work environment

• The best staff parties

• 50% Food & Beverage discount in our F&B Outlets

• Up to 50% Food & Beverage discount in various restaurants in Amsterdam affiliated with the UPNL Discount Card. 

• 50% Food & Beverage discount in other Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands

• Free use of our fitness centre