Vacancy: Allround Reception Assistant – Porter

Objective

As an Allround Reception Assistant, you support the Front Office by welcoming guests, assisting with luggage, and providing information about the hotel and its surroundings. You ensure that the reception area and public spaces remain clean and well organised, assist with check‑in and check‑out procedures, and support other departments when required. This role offers a lot of variety and daily interaction with multiple departments, making each day different and dynamic.

Daily tasks

Guest service: welcoming guests and escorting them to their rooms; assisting with check‑in and check‑out procedures.

Luggage & VIP service: responsible for handling luggage (receiving, storing and issuing) and taking care of VIP arrangements.

Public areas & exterior: ensuring public areas remain clean and presentable, including the bar, restaurant, meeting rooms, corridors, lifts and stairwells, as well as inspecting and cleaning the pavement and façade around the hotel.

Safety: carrying out a safety inspection round.

Teamwork and collaboration

In the role of Allround Reception Assistant – Porter, you work closely with colleagues from the Front Office and Housekeeping departments. Through good coordination, you jointly ensure a smooth arrival and departure for our guests and provide support where needed, including luggage handling and guest service requests.

Qualifications and skills

Guest‑focused, professional and service‑oriented
Eye for detail, cleanliness and organisation
Practical mindset and physically able to lift luggage
Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written

Working conditions

Shifts between 07:00 and 23:00 (depending on whether it’s a day or evening shift).
Working in the hospitality sector with a dynamic, international, and vibrant atmosphere.
Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and occasionally carry heavy trays or objects.
Indoor environment with a dynamic and sometimes busy atmosphere.

Working at Ambassade Hotel

The Ambassade Hotel, part of the Ambassade Group and located on Herengracht, is a family-run business where both guests and colleagues feel at home. We are enthusiastic, professional, and create a friendly working atmosphere!

Would you like to join our enthusiastic and close-knit team?

Receive exclusive discounts at our hotel, restaurant and shops

Enjoy complimentary access to the float facilities at Koan Float wellness center

Participate in training courses, workshops, and receive personal guidance

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