Management Trainee - Operations

Who we are

We are an independent hotel with restaurant, and proud to be part of Aedes, an Amsterdam based property investor and hospitality company. How do we relate? Well, in short Aedes creates places that tell a unique story and have positive impact. Be it an office, a home or in our case a hotel. In Durgerdam we believe in relaxed hospitality where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves. A feeling of genuinely being cared for, carefully crafted by the art of anticipation. Here questions are always met with possibilities. ‘No’ does not exist in our dictionary and we like to go the extra mile for a smile, so that every experience is a memorable one. On top of that we try to do things a little better. Day in, day out, while having fun.

The role

As a Management Trainee – Operations, you will be part of the daily life of both our hotel and restaurant.

This traineeship is designed to give you a complete understanding of how a boutique hospitality operation runs from service and guest experience to planning, coordination, and team dynamics. You will work across different roles within the team, learning by doing. One day you might be supporting during a busy dinner service, the next you could be involved in coordinating arrivals or improving a part of the guest journey. Alongside your operational work, you will take ownership of one or two projects focused on improving the guest experience or the way we work. This is your opportunity to contribute ideas and leave a real impact.

By the end of the traineeship, you will have a strong foundation in both restaurant and hotel operations, and a clear understanding of what it takes to run a small, high-quality hospitality business.

Main Duties 

• Supporting the Restaurant Manager in the daily operations,
• Working across both restaurant and hotel operations,
• Delivering thoughtful, attentive service to our guests,
• Supporting the team during service and peak moments,
• Assisting with operational planning and coordination,
• Learning about scheduling, service flow, and team management,
• Taking ownership of one or two improvement projects,
• Identifying opportunities to enhance service, efficiency, and guest experience.

You in a nutshell 

• You are curious and eager to learn,
• You enjoy being hands-on and part of a team,
• You have an eye for detail and take pride in your work,
• You are interested in all aspects of hospitality operations,
• You think in solutions and bring new ideas,
• You care about sustainability and quality,
• You communicate clearly in English (spoken and written),
• You are currently studying in hospitality or a related field,
• You are based in the Netherlands.

Requirements

• You are passionate about service and hospitality,
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands,
• You are fluent in English, additional languages are a plus.

What's in it for you?

• A full-time traineeship (38 hours, 4 days per week),
• €750 monthly compensation,
• Travel compensation,
• Free parking,
• Housing opportunities (subject to availability).

But more importantly:

• A steep learning curve in a small, close-knit team,
• Direct exposure to both restaurant and hotel operations,
• The chance to learn from experienced managers,
• Space to take ownership and contribute ideas,
• Opportunities to grow with us as we develop new projects.

And of course:

• Healthy staff meals and good coffee,
• Hands-on trainings in service, barista skills, cocktails, wine, hosting and reception.