Restaurant Team Member at HitchHike - Fulltime

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HitchHike in The Hague, part of Accor, is seeking a full‑time Restaurant Team Member to bring its sunny Cali‑Baja vibe to life. You’ll be the face of the restaurant, guiding guests through drinks, meals and wine, handling reservations and payments, and keeping hygiene and event setups on point. Shifts start 3, 4 or 5 PM and will not exceed eight hours, supporting a healthy work‑life balance. The right candidate has several years of hospitality experience, strong communication and a genuine team mindset, with availability for evenings and weekends and a flair for presentation. Perks include pay above the catering CLA, 25 holidays, travel allowance, ALL‑Heartist card, free yoga, and Accor Academy training. To apply, send your CV and a short motivation to Chivato Manuputty, tailoring your CV to highlight energy, showmanship, and guest connection; mention coffee, cocktails, events, and wine knowledge. Agencies not invited to respond.

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.

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.
• Available for fulltime, and who brings several years of experience.

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! ;
• 25 paid holidays based on a fulltime contract;
• 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!

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.) 

We kindly request recruitment agencies not to respond to this vacancy. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.