Job Category Management Development Programs/Interns
Location W Amsterdam, Spuistraat 175, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management
Concierge
Split across two unique buildings, a former telephone exchange and a bank, W Amsterdam is an intriguing design mix of heritage and contemporary style. Mixing historical Dutch architectural elements with cutting-edge design right next to Dam Square, W Amsterdam is at the epicenter of this energetic and forward-thinking city. We offer innovative design and luxury in our 238 stylish guest rooms, including 23 suites, three WOW suites and two lavish Extreme WOW Suites. Our guests can indulge in one of our destination restaurants THE DUCHESS and MR PORTER and taste signature sips at our rooftop W Lounge overlooking the Royal Palace and the city lights, including WET Deck the iconic rooftop pool. We offer exclusive access to a vibrant nightlife, dining, shopping and fashion scene with our signature Whatever/Whenever® service, our in-the-know W Insiders and our W Happenings.
W Hotels does not recruit, we cast Talent. W Amsterdam, located at Spuistraat 175 is casting a concierge. You will be joining the Welcome team, which consists of the Welcome Desk Talent, Welcome Ambassadors and Concierges.
The concierges, together with the Welcome Ambassadors, are the first point of contact for our guests. Do you know how to make a strong first impression?
Main responsibilities:
- You will be an expert about touristic/ recreational and gastronomic establishments and events.
- Provide guests with the newest, hottest and coolest insider spots in Amsterdam
- Doing research on what’s new/next in Amsterdam
- Making reservations and confirming of bookings in hotels, restaurants, flight, clubs, etc.
- Arranging of guest transportation
- Welcoming and redirecting guests and Talent
- Sending and receiving mail (e.g. courier services)
- Making sure there is a constant and high quality level of service
- Keeping an eye on security and closely monitoring who gets in and out the hotel
- You will be assisting the Welcome Ambassadors with tasks where necessary
- Being in the know of what’s up in the hotel so you can inform guests correctly and give appropriate directions.
- Preventing, noticing and handling complaints in agreement with the Welcome Office Manager
- You will be working closely together with other departments (Welcome Office, Style, Engineering, B&F and the office). Communicating with your team and other departments is key. Couldn’t live without them.
- We are ALL-IN, and have more teams that we cooperate with . We expect you to be flexible to work with other departments. You’re not the only one on stage.
- Make sure you put the guests at the center of everything we do. Any task that is not mentioned in this list but that may create an unforgettable experience for our guests is on your to do list.
Minimum length of internship 20 weeks
Requirements:
- Minimum length of internship 20 weeks
- You must be a student of a hospitality related educational program
- Fluency in English
a different way. Bring your style and your spirit: We’ll bring a work culture where you can
shine. We work hard, we play hard, and we want to inspire you to grow. W talent help our
guests live life to the fullest while living their dreams.
Rewarding:
Your monthly allowance will be 650 euros and furthermore you will be experiencing a lot
of benefits working for the W in Amsterdam. Among others special rates in Marriott Hotels
all over the world and special Food and Beverage rates. Furthermore, the hotel requires
fun trainings from our Training Executive and W Amsterdam organizes a lot of happenings
for their Talents!
You will love it!
Show the world what you got by joining a global community of talent who see the world in a different way. Bring your style and your spirit: We’ll bring a work culture where you can shine. We work hard, we play hard, and we want to inspire you to grow. W talent help our guests live life to the fullest while living their dreams.
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.
Boldly coloring outside the lines of luxury, W turns the traditional notion of the extravagant hotel on its head. Our irreverent attitude and taste for excess redefine revelry for the modern jet set. Our guests have a lust for a life less ordinary that drives them to demand more, experience it all, and hit repeat.
We share our guests’ passions, providing insider access to what’s new and what’s next. Moderation is not in our vocabulary and we know that lust for life demands more, not less. W guests soak it in and live each day with a mantra: Detox.Retox.Repeat. If you’re ready to create the energetic W scene that is magnetic to everyday disruptors around the world, then we invite you to explore a career with W Hotels.
