Senior Party manager (temporary) Move

You will come to work in the hospitality sector of MOVE Amsterdam, a multifunctional building with multiple restaurants, meeting rooms, and a kids and Porsche experience center. A business location during the week and focused on families on the weekend. Vermaat provides the banqueting for events and parties here and also manages Michelin-starred restaurant Wils and Wils bakery café. The location is easily accessible by bicycle and public transport, with the Olympisch stadion stop right across the street. Parking is available in nearby parking garages.

In your role, you contribute to a pleasant experience for every guest, from reception to lunch, drinks, or dinner. You are part of a dedicated team that works together flexibly and supports one another where necessary. We are looking for someone with extensive experience as a party manager in banqueting or event catering, who can hit the ground running independently after a proper handover. You are visible on the floor, clear with the team, and pleasant in your collaboration with MOVE.

To replace a maternity leave: We will coordinate the start date, duration, and handover in advance. The most important task is that operations continue to run smoothly during the leave. You will keep track of agreements and outstanding matters and ensure a full handover upon return.

You are available Monday through Sunday and work between 8:30 AM and 12:00 AM. We will coordinate the exact contents of your schedule based on the needs of the location and your availability.

As a party manager at Move, Amsterdam, you ensure that every event, from weddings and business meetings to parties and drinks, runs smoothly from start to finish. With an eye for detail and a strong organizational approach, you ensure that everything is arranged to perfection. Your goal is to offer guests a welcoming and unforgettable experience.

As a party manager:

• You lead the team and coordinate activities during the event;
• You check the setup, layout, and appearance of the space;
• You coordinate the catering and monitor quality and service;
• You are the point of contact for both guests and staff;
• You maintain an overview and resolve unexpected situations quickly and flexibly.

We are looking for a party manager who gets energy from organizing and supervising events and enjoys taking responsibility. Someone who can lead, communicates clearly, and ensures a smooth flow of every event together with the team:

• You have a relevant, completed MBO education and/or at least 2 years of demonstrable experience, preferably in party catering;
• You know how to lead a team in a positive and clear manner;
• You are a hospitality professional, have an open attitude, and possess strong communication skills;
• You are flexibly deployable and find it no problem to work both during the week and on weekends. During quiet periods, you may optionally assist at other locations;
• You possess a driver's license and your own car.

Do the ingredients not quite align with you? At Vermaat, we welcome everyone and embrace our differences. Do you experience, for whatever reason, a distance to work? Through our Social Return page, our Job Coaches would love to get in contact with you.