Operational Manager Internship

Are you looking for an mbo-level 4 internship in hospitality in Amersfoort? Develop your leadership and organizational skills as an Operational Manager at Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort-A1. Apply now!

Do you already have experience in hospitality* and do you want to further develop yourself into a true leader? Do you want to learn how to manage a team, motivate colleagues, and ensure that daily operations run smoothly? Then this is your next step!

As an operational manager in training at Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort-A1, you will build upon your existing knowledge and experience within hospitality. You will become part of our friendly Food & Beverage team (F&B) and learn how to not only perform well yourself, but also how to get the best out of your colleagues.

From coordinating daily activities to supervising employees and monitoring quality: you will discover everything involved in operational management within a professional hotel. Together with our experienced supervisors and managers, you will develop into an independent and confident leader!

At Van der Valk Hotel Amersfoort-A1, your internship is about more than just helping out. We truly want to teach you something, let you grow, and above all, ensure that you enjoy going to your internship!

• A nice internship allowance: are you following an mbo-BOL or hbo program? Then you will receive a gross monthly allowance, depending on the number of internship days per week:

  • 1 day per week: € 100

  • 2 days per week: € 200

  • 3 days per week: € 300

  • 4 days per week: € 400

  • 5 days per week: € 500

• For a BBL work-study placement, we are happy to make customized arrangements regarding the content and allowance.

• Free sports: in addition to your internship, you can exercise for free and work on your fitness.

• Fun team outings: every quarter, we organize a pleasant gathering with the entire hotel in the city center of Amersfoort. The perfect chance to get to know your colleagues better outside of working hours!

• A young and friendly team: you will work together with many peers in a team where hard work and having fun go hand in hand.

• An internship where you truly learn something: discover all sides of the hospitality industry and get the space to try new things.

• Personal guidance: you will receive a permanent, certified mentor who will help you achieve your learning goals.

• A team that is there for you: you will work together with experienced colleagues and can always go to one of our mentors for help or questions.

• Increasing independence: you will start with the basics and receive more responsibility step by step.

• Room for your ideas: do you want to learn something extra or discover something you are good at? Then we will look at the possibilities together.

• Opportunities for the future: if it suits both sides, we would love to see if you can continue working with us after your internship.

In short: an internship in which you learn, grow, meet new people, and receive a nice allowance!

As an Operational Manager in training, you will learn how to take responsibility for the daily course of our hospitality departments. You will look beyond your own tasks and develop the skills to manage a team, organize activities, and supervise colleagues.

You will be given the space to take initiative, learn to make decisions independently, and take on increasing leadership responsibilities.

Depending on your education, experience, and learning goals, you will work on:

• Leadership: learning how to manage, motivate, and guide a team during daily operations.

• Planning and organizing: preparing, distributing, and coordinating tasks so that every shift runs smoothly.

• Operational management: maintaining an overview on the work floor, setting priorities, and learning to lead a shift independently.

• Coaching and guidance: supporting colleagues in their development, onboarding new employees, and learning how to give constructive feedback.

• Personnel management: getting acquainted with staff scheduling, performance reviews, and supervising employees.

• Quality control: monitoring our service, guest satisfaction, and working methods, and identifying areas for improvement.

• Problem-solving: learning how to act independently in unexpected situations, complaints, and operational challenges.

• Communication and collaboration: ensuring good coordination between employees, supervisors, and other departments within the hotel.

• Process improvement: actively thinking along about how we can organize our activities more efficiently and improve our service.

Your development is central! You will receive more responsibility step by step and learn how to independently manage a team and the daily operation. In doing so, we look not only at what you need to learn from school, but also at your personal ambitions and interests.

With us, you are not alone! During your internship, you will receive a permanent, personal mentor who will help you get the best out of yourself.

• A mentor that suits you: we have multiple certified mentors, from supervisors to restaurant managers. Together, we will see who best aligns with your education, learning goals, and personal connection.

• Always someone to fall back on: is your permanent mentor unavailable one time? No problem! You can always go to one of our other mentors for questions, help, or advice.

• A personal learning plan: together, we determine what you want to learn and how you are going to achieve your learning goals.

• Guidance on the work floor: you will receive practical explanations, handy tips, and increasingly more responsibility.

• Regular feedback: we will discuss what is going well, where you can grow, and what your next steps are.

• Room for your interests: do you want to learn something extra? Then we will look at the possibilities together.

• Your internship, your development! We will provide the guidance that suits you.

Functie-eisen

Are you interested in the organizational and leadership side of hospitality and do you want to discover how to successfully manage a team? With us, you get the chance to further expand your knowledge and develop yourself into a future leader.

Of course, you don't need to be able to do everything yet; that is exactly what your internship is for!

• Are following the Operational Manager program: you are looking for an mbo-level 4-BBL work-study placement in which you can further develop your leadership skills.

• Already possess a good professional foundation and are ready for the next step.

• Have leadership ambitions: you want to learn how to motivate, guide, and manage colleagues.

• Like to take responsibility: you dare to show initiative and want to learn how to make decisions independently.

• Want to become organizationally strong: you find it interesting to plan activities, maintain an overview, and improve processes.

• Can communicate well: you want to learn how to give feedback, conduct conversations, and guide employees.

• Are a true team player: you understand that good collaboration is the basis for a successful team.

You do not need to master all leadership skills yet. The most important thing is that you are motivated, already possess practical experience, and want to take the next step towards a leadership position.

*No experience in hospitality yet, but experience in leadership? No problem, we would love to talk to you!