Housekeeping Supervisor Intern (F/M/X)
About the job
Life is a journey. Live it well.
Conveniently located where travelers want to be, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts provides guests with the opportunity to stay in the heart of top locations worldwide, where they confidently explore the very greatest each destination has to offer. The brand remains true to its roots, successfully combining genuine Swiss hospitality with intelligent design and local flair. With social responsibility at the forefront and a genuine commitment to positively impact the destination it calls home, every Swissôtel upholds industry-leading sustainability standards. This all comes together to provide guests with a peace of mind that is authentically Swiss.
Thanks to our luxurious 114 rooms & suites, authentic service and location - Swissôtel Amsterdam has been part of the luxury segment of the international hotel chain Accor Hotels for 9 years. The four star boutique hotel is located in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, which ensures that both business and leisure guests use our hotel as the perfect base for their stay.
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Housekeeping Supervisor Intern (F/M/X) to join our team in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in housekeeping management within a dynamic hospitality environment.
- Assist the Housekeeping Manager in overseeing daily operations
- Managing the performance of work by own employees: chambermaids, minibar attendants, evening employees and employees of the cleaning of public areas
- Minibar organization
- Help coordinate and schedule housekeeping staff
- Conduct room inspections to ensure cleanliness and adherence to standards
- Support inventory management of cleaning supplies and linens
- Participate in training new housekeeping staff members
- Assist in implementing and maintaining quality control procedures
- Contribute to the development of efficient cleaning processes
- Help address guest concerns related to housekeeping services
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations
- Assist in creating and updating housekeeping reports
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a MBO or HBO study in hotel/hospitality management or related field
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office suite
- Fluency in English; Dutch or other languages are advantageous
- Basic knowledge of housekeeping operations and standards
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Demonstrated leadership potential and a proactive attitude
Additional Information
- Work within a highly motivated and enthusiastic team at one of the best-operating hotels in Amsterdam
- Receive a competitive internship allowance
- Enjoy yearly staff parties and team-building activities to support team cohesion
- Learn directly from a highly experienced Housekeeping Manager
- Potential for a permanent position after your internship, depending on availability and performance, or receive a referral within Accor to work at another hotel in the group
- Take charge of your learning path — we're always open to suggestions for improvement. Be proactive, and your idea could become your own project!
- Get access to an excellent Learning & Development platform offered by Accor, as well as our internal Wizzflix app tailored to departmental needs
- Department: Housekeeping
The company
Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations, in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitality is a work of heart, Join us and become a Heartist®.