Stayokay Vondelpark & Stadsdoelen is the largest hostel within Stayokay and has recently been fully renovated, including a brand‑new restaurant, The 5th, featuring an open kitchen and great food. In The 5th, also known as our living space, guests can enjoy a meal, have drinks, or do some flexible working. When you work with us, you’ll experience a relaxed vibe and have lots of fun with both colleagues and guests.
Do you have experience in Front Office and/or security and are you ready for a new challenge? Then we’re looking for you! For Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark & Stadsdoelen, we are looking for a Night Receptionist.
You will…
- be the first point of contact for guests during the night
- supervise order and safety in and around the hostel
- carry out control rounds inside and outside the hostel and monitor security cameras
- welcome guests and handle check-ins and check-outs when needed
- take initiative and act appropriately in case of incidents, following established protocols
- perform small administrative tasks and write nightly reports
- help keep the hostel clean and tidy by doing rounds indoors and outdoors
- work up to 4 nights per week
You have…
- a strong sense of responsibility and remain calm under pressure
- a service‑oriented and friendly attitude towards guests
- a First Aid (BHV) and Social Hygiene certificate (a plus, but not required)
- no difficulty communicating in Dutch and English
- preferably experience in security or hospitality (not required)
- the ability to work independently and make decisions
- no problem working alone at night, mainly during weekdays and weekends — in other words, you’re a true night owl
- an open mind, a strong drive, and you value sustainability
You get…
- a position with plenty of freedom, responsibility, flexibility, and great coffee
- salary and conditions in accordance with the Hospitality CAO, supplemented by Stayokay’s company scheme, collective discounts, and a 15% night allowance on top of your salary
- an all‑in hourly wage of €17.87 if you are 20 years or older (19 years: €16.08; 18 years: €14.30).
- An all‑in hourly wage means that holiday allowance and accrued vacation hours are paid out monthly, so you don’t have to wait for them.
- a Stayokay discount card for discounted overnight stays (worldwide) and an awesome annual staff party
- a job at the most fun hostel chain, with an informal working atmosphere and an open company culture
- a boost to your personal development. Learn on the job, through training at the Stayokay Academy, or via the HI‑connect exchange program at a hostel abroad — you name it! Your development matters to us.
About Stayokay
With 21 hostels, Stayokay is the largest hostel chain in the Netherlands and has been a leading player in budget accommodation for almost 100 years. And everything we do, we do as sustainably as possible. Our culture? We're a 'family of hostels'. Different everywhere, but the atmosphere is always open, positive and innovative. Together we go for the best result. We are adventurers at heart and understand very well what makes travel so unforgettable. That's why we like working with people who know the area like the back of their hand and who are willing to share the best insider tips. We like to give our guests a vacation feeling in the Netherlands!
We are open to everyone!
Do you recognize yourself in the description given above? Apply for the job and become one of our real
Stayokayers. Do you have any questions? Find more information on www.werkenbijstayokay.com or contact Ilana Blogg (Hostelmanager) at +31 (0)20 58 98 996.