Host - Cecconi's Amsterdam

he Role

Our aim is to hire a warm, organised and guest-focused Host to join the team at Cecconi's Amsterdam.

We're looking for someone who understands that first impressions matter. At Cecconi's, hospitality begins long before guests receive their food or drinks. As a Host, you'll be one of the first people our guests interact with, setting the tone for the entire dining experience through your professionalism, warmth and attention to detail.

You'll work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who hold themselves to high standards and are committed to excellence. In this role, you'll manage reservations, welcome guests, coordinate seating and ensure every guest feels genuinely cared for from arrival through to departure.

What You'll Do

• Deliver a warm, professional and memorable welcome to all guests
• Manage restaurant reservations and guest enquiries efficiently
• Answer incoming calls professionally and accurately
• Coordinate seating arrangements to support smooth restaurant operations
• Build genuine relationships with members, regular guests and visitors
• Work closely with floor teams to ensure an exceptional guest experience
• Support administrative and reservation-related tasks as required
• Consistently uphold Cecconi's and Soho House service standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Host, Receptionist or in a guest-facing hospitality role
• Experience managing reservations and handling guest enquiries in a busy environment
• Naturally warm, engaging and guest-focused
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with OpenTable and MICROS preferred
• Basic knowledge of InDesign is an advantage
• Ability to remain calm and professional during busy service periods
• Flexible availability, including opening, closing, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Fluent English required; Dutch and additional languages are a plus

This role is ideal for hospitality professionals who love meeting new people, enjoy creating exceptional first impressions and take pride in making guests feel welcome. At Cecconi's, you'll play a key role in shaping the guest experience from the moment someone walks through the door, while working within a vibrant and fast-paced restaurant environment.

If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy building meaningful connections and want to work alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals, 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.

• Compensation: Salary above Horeca CAO. €2.511,89 gross per month (no youth salary will be applied if younger than 20 years old)
• Travel allowance > 7.5km (75% of travel costs will be reimbursed)
• Healthy team meals during your shift
• Soho Friends Membership with discounts on F&B, rooms and Cowshed
• Partnership discounts (Go-Vital, OneFit, Swapfiets and many more)
• Friends & Family rate for rooms (discount depends on period & occupancy)
• 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