Receptionist at Ymere in Amsterdam

For housing corporation Ymere in Amsterdam, we are looking for a representative and service-oriented receptionist. Are you a real hostess or host who gets energy from contact with people and likes to work proactively in an open reception area? Then read on quickly.

All about the function

As a receptionist at Ymere, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, employees and suppliers. You will work in an open reception area, adjacent to the company restaurant, where hospitality and accessibility are key. Here you welcome guests in a warm, proactive manner. Not from behind a counter, but visibly present on the floor.

In addition to receiving and registering visitors, you will also take care of the meeting rooms on the first floor. You make regular rounds to keep everything tidy and ready for use. Thanks to your eye for detail and service, you make sure every visit goes smoothly. You switch easily between contact with visitors, colleagues and suppliers and use tools like Teams, Outlook and the phone for internal communication.

Your day as a receptionist at Ymere

You start with planning: which meeting rooms are booked, are there any special features? You check that everything is ready, from setup to coffee and water, and make sure the rooms look neat.

In the open reception area, you welcome visitors to the hotspot. You register them and guide them in a friendly and professional manner. You have a visible presence, make contact easily and ensure a warm welcome.

Throughout the day, you stay alert. You walk around, keep an eye on your surroundings and shift gears quickly when something is needed. Thanks to your independence, eye for detail and service-oriented attitude, every day runs smoothly, no matter how busy it is.

Why work as a receptionist(e) at Ymere?

Ymere is a socially engaged organization with an informal atmosphere, where hospitality and professionalism go hand in hand. You will work at a fine location in Amsterdam, in a team where independence and initiative are valued.

Through Spirit Hospitality Services you will receive personal guidance and appropriate training. This way you will develop yourself further in high-level hospitality and work in a place where your efforts really make a difference.

Is this position right up your alley?

Do you recognize yourself in the profile below? Then this position might be made for you.

• Representative - you exude hospitality and professionalism.
• Proactive - you easily step up to people and see what is needed.
• Independent - you keep an overview and act quickly and carefully.
• Flexible - you feel at home in a dynamic environment with many touch points.

What this position offers you

At Spirit Hospitality Services, personal attention is paramount. We provide one-on-one support so you can start with confidence. In addition, we offer you:

• Personal training and guidance before and during your start;
• A varied and independent hospitality position in a socially relevant location;
• A warm team and an open, accessible workplace in Amsterdam;
• A dynamic and independent position;
• Attractive salary, pension plan and travel reimbursement.

Our ideal candidate

You have experience in hospitality, for example in hospitality, aviation or hotel management, and feel at home in a service-oriented role. In addition:

• Do you have a presentable appearance and welcoming attitude;
• Do you think in solutions and like to take initiative;
• Have a good command of the Dutch and English languages;
• Are you available immediately or at short notice (of course, we take into account a notice period);
• Do you live in (near) Amsterdam and travel easily by public transport.

Why do you want to work for Spirit Hospitality Services?

For almost 35 years we have been providing Hospitality at the highest level for our awesome clients at their locations. We provide customized services, which is why we look carefully during the application process to see which location, job duties, team and days are the best fit to make the right match with each other!

At Spirit, you work on secondment to our clients. We give you the highest level of personal attention. We offer a BHV and Hospitality training and guide you as carefully as possible during the induction process, so that you will be confident and enjoy your work!

This is what the application process looks like

Applying is easy and quick. In four steps, you'll know if this role suits you:

1. When we see a match, the first step will be a phone interview.
2. This is followed by an interview at our office.
3. The second interview is on site at Ymere.
4. Is there a match? Then we would love to welcome you to our team!

Are you cut out for this position?

What are you waiting for? Apply! Click the button, leave your details and upload your resume. Or apply via WhatsApp. We look forward to receiving your response.