Assistant Manager

De Groene Olifant is a beautiful, old Amsterdam eatery, where good food and delicious drinks are top priority. Where the neighbour shares a beer with the student on the sun-drenched terrace. Where you order a coffee with apple pie in the morning and one of the chef's creations with a nice wine in the evening. A comprehensive catering business under the smoke of Artis. We are looking for a driven Assistant Manager to support the manager and take on the daily operational tasks with the team. You are the right hand of the current manager. You are responsible for ensuring all services run smoothly and, of course, for managing your team. In this role, you work closely with the management and your team, you have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, and you contribute to the success and growth of De Groene Olifant. Are you ready for this challenge? Then read on! 

Job description 

• Directing and guiding the team during your shift; 

• Responsible for ensuring your shift runs smoothly; 

• Coordinating reservations, stock management, and the schedule; 

• Responsible for an excellent guest experience and service; 

• Point of contact for both guests and your team members; 

• Daily responsibility for the quality and continuity of the service; 

• Proactively think along with the manager about areas for improvement and innovations; 

• Collaborate with your team to achieve goals and enhance ambiance; 

• Performing administrative tasks; 

• Ensuring compliance with HACCP hygiene requirements. 

Your profile 

• You always have a friendly attitude towards guests and staff; 

• You have at least 2 years of work experience in the hospitality industry; 

• You want to develop your leadership skills; 

• You are pleasant to deal with and easily approachable; 

• You have a strong sense of responsibility; 

• You are proactive and solution-oriented; 

• You like to work both during the day and in the evening; 

• You are available on weekends.

What we offer 

• An extremely friendly team;  

• Possibility of profit sharing; 

• Staff discount at all our establishments; 

• Cheap sports options via Urban Sports Group;

• Possibility of mental support via OpenUP; 

• Option of flexible payment; 

• Room for input and creativity; 

• Fun staff outings; 

• Opportunities for growth within an ambitious hospitality group; 

• Option to participate in various training courses for your development.