Host - Cecconi's Amsterdam
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Join Cecconi’s Amsterdam as a Host, part of the Soho House family, and be the warm first voice for guests and members. You’ll greet arrivals, manage reservations, answer calls, seat guests, and support the floor. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in a host or reception role, are comfortable with OpenTable and MICROS, speak fluent English and Dutch, and bring strong problem solving and a polished, enthusiastic presence; basic InDesign helps. Flexible for opening and closing shifts and able to handle inquiries. Benefits include a salary above Horeca CAO plus 8% holiday allowance, travel allowance, Soho Friends, volunteering days, and a potential €300 sign-on bonus. To apply, tailor your CV to guest experience, quantify impact, and show you fit a guest focused team.
About us ...
Cecconi’s Amsterdam, part of the global Soho House family, brings classic Italian dining to life in a vibrant, elegant setting. Known for its timeless dishes, buzzing atmosphere, and exceptional service, Cecconi’s offers an inspiring environment for hospitality professionals passionate about great food and genuine guest experiences.
The Role
As a Host at Cecconi’s Amsterdam, you are one of the first points of contact for our members, guests, and colleagues, setting the tone for a memorable dining experience from the moment they arrive.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for warmly greeting guests, managing reservations, and answering incoming calls efficiently and professionally. You’ll create and manage bookings for Cecconi’s, seat guests with care and attention, and support the floor team when needed to ensure smooth service throughout the day.
With your strong organisational skills and natural people focus, you’ll help create a welcoming, positive atmosphere—ensuring guests feel looked after from arrival through to departure.
What we’re looking for
- 1–2 years’ experience in a similar host or reception role
- Experience handling high‑volume phone lines and guest enquiries professionally
- Strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills
- Reliable, well‑presented, positive, and enthusiastic
- Experience with OpenTable and MICROS
- Basic knowledge of InDesign
- Flexible availability for both opening and closing shifts
- Strong communication skills in English and Dutch
📍 Amsterdam | 🍝 Guest‑focused, welcoming, and fast‑paced environment
If you love being the face of the restaurant and thrive on creating exceptional first impressions, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
Cecconi's offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.
- Salary: 2.511,89 € (above Horeca CAO) + 8% holiday allowance (No youth salary if younger than 20 y/o)
- Travel allowance > 7.5km
- Soho Friends Membership with discounts on F&B (50%), rooms and Cowshed
- In house experience after completion of contract
- One paid moving day per year
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Introduce a star and you could be eligible to receive a €300 (gross) bonus