Bartender / Waiter / Waitress
Italian Restaurant – Leiden, The Netherlands
Position
Bartender / Waiter / Waitress Location
Leiden, South Holland (the Netherlands) Employment
Part-time / Full-time (from 12 hours/week) Contract
Temporary contract with prospect of permanent Salary
€ 14.71 – € 18.50 gross/hour (excl. tips) Hours
Mainly evenings & weekends Start date
To be agreed
Summary
We are opening an authentic Italian/Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Leiden and are looking for an enthusiastic bartender / waiter / waitress. Do you love Italian coffee, a great glass of wine, and making guests feel truly welcome? Then we are looking for you!
You will work alternately behind the bar and on the floor, in a warm, friendly team where hospitality and atmosphere come first.
What will you do?
• Welcome guests, seat them and advise on menu and wine choices
• Take orders and pass them to the kitchen via the POS system
• Make classic Italian coffees (espresso, cappuccino, macchiato)
• Prepare aperitifs and cocktails (Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Hugo, etc.)
• Serve wine and inform guests about Italian wines
• Handle card and cash payments
• Set, clear and clean tables
• Prepare and stock the bar (mise en place)
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming atmosphere – the Italian way
• Cleaning duties according to HACCP guidelines
Who are we looking for?
• Hospitality experience is a plus (not required – we love training motivated people!)
• Welcoming, social and presentable
• Good command of English or Dutch; Italian, Spanish or another Mediterranean language is a strong plus
• Flexible availability, especially evenings and weekends
• Stress-resistant and attentive to detailUt elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
• Knowledge of coffee, wine or cocktails is a plus
• Minimum age 18 (for serving alcohol)
• EU citizenship or valid Dutch work permit
• A smile and genuine interest in people
What we offer
• Salary: € 14.71 – € 18.50 gross per hour (Dutch hospitality CAO, depending on age and experience)
• Tips shared fairly across the team – averaging € 50 – € 150 extra per week
• 8% holiday pay + 25 vacation days (full-time)
• Travel allowance for trips over 10 km one-way
• Pension contribution via the Dutch Hospitality Pension Fund
• Staff meals + 30% discount on food & drinks
• Flexible scheduling – ideal for students
• Public holiday bonuses
• Team events, outings and Christmas gift package
• A friendly, young team in the heart of Leiden
• Extra hours available during peak periods (summer terrace, Christmas)
• Training in bartending, wine, espresso and hospitality
Work location
In the heart of Leiden – a beautiful historic university city. Easily accessible by public transport, bike or on foot. Ideal for students of Leiden University or Hogeschool Leiden.
Working hours
Mainly evenings (17:00 – 23:00) and weekends. Limited lunch shifts available. Minimum hours negotiable (from 12 hours/week up to full-time).
How to apply
Send your CV and a short motivation via Indeed or email [email address]. Please mention your availability (which days/evenings) and any hospitality experience. Questions? Call or WhatsApp [name] at [phone number].