Event Manager

Do you create unforgettable events and ready to give it your all at Amsterdam’s best-kept secret? Then we’re looking for you!

Located at the Keizersgracht, in the heart of the Nine Streets neighborhood is Amsterdam’s best kept secret: The Dylan Amsterdam. A 5-star luxury boutique hotel where we offer sincere and personal service and create memorable experiences for our guests. A historical environment with 41 unique hotel rooms, 4 private rooms for meetings & events and three restaurants: Bar Brasserie OCCO and Two Michelin star awarded Restaurant Vinkeles.

As Event Manager, you are responsible for optimally selling, coordinating, and organizing group and event requests, ranging from meetings and corporate dinners to weddings, private dining, or exclusive full-hotel buy-outs. Your commercial and communication skills are key in this role. You are the first point of contact for our guests and clients. from the initial inquiry to aftersales. You identify their needs, translate them into concrete proposals, and ensure a flawless handover to the operational teams.

In doing so, you guarantee that every event, no matter how big or small, is executed to perfection!

Do you recognize yourself in the following points?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably from a Hotel Management School.
• You have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a comparable hotel in a Banquet Sales / Groups & Events role.
• You think commercially and communicate clearly and convincingly.
• You excel at multitasking in a dynamic environment: you remain calm under pressure, think flexibly, act proactively, and notice every detail that makes a difference for our guests.
• You have excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
• Experience with Mews and Smart Event Manager software is an advantage.

What can we offer you?

• Travel allowance starting from 5 kilometres.
• Upon commencement of employment, a Swap bike will be available to you. This will be fully reimbursed for one year.

• Workwear will be completely provided and cleaned by the hotel.
• Shoe allowance of up to 100 euros gross per year based on full-time employment.
• Delicious freshly prepared staff meals
• Discounts on insurance and gyms.
• Health and well-being
  • Access to workshops and personal intakes with the well-being platform EMPOWR.
  • Chair massage once a quarter.
• Comprehensive master classes where you are taken through the expertise of the various departments.
• Training based on your development needs.
• Overnight hotel stay and dinner at Bar Brasserie OCCO after end of probationary period.
• Discounts at The Dylan’s restaurants: two Michelin-starred Restaurant Vinkeles, Bar Brasserie OCCO and High Wine.
• Discount on your bar and restaurant bill at partner hotels in Amsterdam with the F&B Discount Card.
• Staff Rate at The Leading Hotels of the World worldwide.

• Social events
  • Two staff parties per year
  • Various outings with your department
  • And many (spontaneous) get-togethers!

Will you be our new colleague? Send your CV and motivation letter via the link on this website or to hr@dylanamsterdam.com, addressed to Simone van Hunnik.