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Workplace Host

JLL

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Customer service
Hospitality
Facilities management
Event coordination
Team leadership
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Vendor management
Visitor management
Health and safety
Problem solving
Administrative support
Audio-visual support
Stakeholder management
Standard operating procedures

Job Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Workplace Host – Facilities & Hospitality Workplace Experience

We are seeking a highly motivated, service-driven professional to join our team as a Workplace Host supporting our client’s flagship’s office in Amsterdam. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and is passionate about delivering outstanding hospitality experiences.

As the primary point of contact for employees, clients, and visitors, you will play a critical role in creating a welcoming, professional, and seamless workplace experience. You will lead by example, support and coach reception team members, coordinate all on site held events, support the facilities team in coordinating contractor attendance and ensure all front-of-house and hospitality services are delivered to the highest standards while reflecting JLL’s and client’s values.

 

Key Requirements

Essential Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong customer service orientation with meticulous attention to detail
  • Self-motivated team player who can lead by example
  • Professional demeanour that reflects both JLL and Client’s values
  • Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels

 

The successful candidate will embody JLL’s core values of Teamwork, Excellence, and Ethics in every interaction and operational activity.

 

Key Responsibilities

Workplace Experience

  • Deliver an exceptional welcoming experience for all visitors, employees, and clients in the Amsterdam offices.
  • Monitor and coordinate visitor registration processes, issue visitor passes and ensure compliance with access control procedures.
  • Provide a professional and attentive hospitality experience, including offering refreshments and assistance with luggage where appropriate.
  • Maintain the offices, reception, waiting areas, meeting rooms, restrooms and shared spaces to the highest standards of presentation and cleanliness.
  • Act as the main point of contact for reception-related services and enquiries.

Hospitality & Event coordination

  • Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure all rooms are fully prepared for meetings and events.
  • Coordinate and support corporate events from planning through execution.
  • Ensure all client-facing spaces reflect a premium workplace experience.
  • Liaison with suppliers and vendors for the delivery of conferences & events, to coordinate F&B, AV and other bespoke event requirements.
  • Support conference & event room setups, including furniture arrangements and movable wall configurations where applicable.
  • Monitor and check all equipment including Audio-Visual (AV) systems to ensure correct operation, report any defects to the correct department.
  • Ensure meeting rooms are clean, stocked, operational, and professionally presented.

Team Leadership & Service Excellence

  • Support, mentor, and train reception team members to deliver consistently high service standards.
  • Manage and respond to the CWS inbox, including service requests, complaints, and queries.
  • Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are maintained, updated, and consistently followed.

Workplace & Facilities Coordination

  • Work collaboratively with Facilities Management (FM), Security, and Workplace teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Coordinate security access cards for employees, visitors, and vendors.
  • Manage courier services, incoming/outgoing mail, taxis, parking administration, and vehicle logs where applicable.
  • Oversee third-party vendors delivering soft services, porterage, catering, and cleaning services.
  • Conduct daily cleaning and workplace audits to ensure service quality and workplace standards are maintained.
  • Escort and coordinate landlord or vendor maintenance activities onsite.

Client/Stakeholder Management

  • Build and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders &/or client and be comfortable working across all levels.

Health & Safety Management

  • Remain aware of Hygiene, Health and Safety policies and Fire Regulations.
  • To record and report any accidents and near misses within the location adhering to company procedures in agreement and together with central security team.
  • To ensure all equipment is well maintained and is in good working order.

Risk Management

  • Support the implementation disaster recovery and business continuity programmes.
  • Follow established escalation procedures and incident reporting procedures.

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Location:

On-site –Amsterdam, NLD

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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Core Responsibilities

The Workplace Host is responsible for delivering an exceptional visitor and employee experience while managing front-of-house operations and hospitality services. They will also coordinate corporate events, oversee facility maintenance, and provide leadership to the reception team.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess strong customer service skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a professional demeanor. Experience in facilities management or hospitality within a corporate environment is highly valued.

About JLL

Industry: Real Estate

Company size: 10,001+ employees

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company. Founded in 1783, JLL operates in more than 80 countries with 113,000+ professionals and $23.4 billion in annual revenue. Ranked Fortune 500 #175. In a market where timing separates leaders from followers, you need a partner who helps you move with precision. That's what JLL delivers—with clarity powered by unmatched data, confidence from a firm built to last and certainty backed by execution that performs across the real estate lifecycle. What services does JLL provide? Property Management, Leasing Advisory, Capital Markets, Workplace Strategy, Project and Development Services, Design, Sustainability Solutions, and Real Estate Technology What makes JLL unique? • Intelligence that illuminates the path forward: Our research teams publish 2,000+ reports annually across 60+ markets. JLL Falcon – our proprietary AI platform for commercial real estate – combines decades of expertise, the industry's richest data and generative AI to surface patterns before they become consensus, putting you ahead of the curve. • Relationships built to last: With 240+ years of history, we're chosen by 95% of top global investors and half of the Fortune 500, with a 99% retention rate. You get a partner who's navigated every market cycle and knows what's coming next. • Execution at scale: With 113,000+ professionals across 80+ countries, we deliver coordinated solutions with consistent quality wherever you operate. You get one partner who sees the complete picture and executes globally. Recognition • Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies — 10 years • World's Most Ethical Companies (Ethisphere) — 18 years • EPA Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award — 14 years Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois | NYSE: JLL JLL combines data intelligence with commercial real estate expertise so you can See a Brighter Way.

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