Restaurant Team Member at HitchHike (full-time)

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An exciting full-time role at HitchHike in The Hague, part of Accor, seeking a warm, capable HitchHiker to welcome guests, guide them through drinks and dinner, help with wine selections, and ensure seamless service plus event setup while maintaining high hygiene standards. Shifts start 3:00, 4:00 or 5:00 PM and never exceed eight hours, with options for part-time on-call or full-time. Ideal candidates bring hospitality experience, excellent communication, eye for detail, and availability on evenings and weekends. Perks include salary above the catering CLA, travel allowance, ALL Heartist card, yoga, Accor Academy training, and discounts. To apply, tailor your CV to hospitality, show guest connection, reference our Cali-Baja concept, and share a concise motivation that proves you’ll grow with the team.

Company Description

Welcome to HitchHike – the newest restaurant concept in the heart of The Hague.
Here it’s all about flavor, atmosphere, and an open-road mentality: from Cali bowls to tropical cocktails and laid-back surf vibes. We serve Cali-Baja Cuisine: sunny, colorful, and always with a twist. 

To support the growth of our team, we are looking for new colleagues who want to grow together with us.

What will you be doing?
Your mission is to turn every visit into a memorable experience. As a true HitchHiker, you are the face of the restaurant: laid-back, with hospitality at heart. We aim to give our guests a high-end experience with our HitchHike mentality. Together with your teammates, you guide guests through our wide selection of wines, lunch, cocktails and dinner dishes.

As a HitchHike restaurant team member, you’ll make sure the morning starts with the perfect barista coffee, the after-work cocktails flow smoothly, and every lunch and dinner runs seamlessly.

Shifts start flexibly at 3:00, 4:00 or 5:00 PM and never exceed 8 hours per working day, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Job Description

What’s the deal?

• You welcome guests in your own warm, genuine way, no scripted lines, just real connections.
• You help them choose drinks, dinner, and everything in between.
• You know our menus inside out.
• You serve with flair and handle payments effortlessly.
• You take care of reservations and ensure their visit runs smoothly.
• You keep everything clean & safe, from hygiene to food safety, you’ve got it covered.
• You set up our meeting and event spaces ready-to-go, with the right details and a sharp eye for presentation.
• Are you a student with a passion for hospitality and looking for a fun, flexible part-time job? Then an on-call position is a great opportunity! Looking for more consistency? We also offer full-time positions.

Qualifications

Who you are
Someone with an eye for detail, flair, and fun. You understand that hospitality is all about the complete picture, atmosphere, service, and that great vibe. You take initiative, think in solutions, and always bring the energy to make it happen with your team.

You also tick these boxes:

• You’ve already gained some hospitality experience and know how to put on a bit of a show.
• You’re a communication ninja with service running through your veins.
• You’re available for evening shifts, including weekends.
• You’re a true team player with a killer attitude and unstoppable work ethic.
• Your look is always on point, and you radiate hospitality like no other.

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• A salary in salary group III of the Horeca Collective Labor Agreement. We pay 7,5% above the catering collective labor agreement! ;
• A travel allowance of a maximum of €23 per day based on the distance between home and work;
• An ALL-Heartist card from Accor. This gives you discounts on hotel stays and car rental, among other things;
• As a colleague you can participate in bi-weekly yoga classes for free;
• Sufficient development opportunities by attending training and workshops at our own Accor Academy!
• Enjoy access to the Benefits at Work platform with discounts on days out, gyms, shopping, and more!
• Know Where You Work program: After your first month you can request a free night of stay for 2, including breakfast and diner in our restaurant HitchHike.

Interested?

Are you ready to be part of our team and create a great experience for our guests? Then send us your CV and a short motivation now!

Do you have any questions about this vacancy? You can contact Chivato Manuputty (Mr.) 

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