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French-speaking Host/Bartender on a Canal Cruise Boat in Amsterdam

  • On-site
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • Flagship Amsterdam

Job description

What you will do 

The most beautiful way to admire Amsterdam is, of course, from the water. Are you looking for the best hospitality job in the city? As a host at Flagship Amsterdam, you are the face of our company. We are specifically looking for French speaking hosts, to ensure an unforgettable cruise for our French guests. 

During the tour, you pour them a delicious drink, and they enjoy the beautiful view over the Amsterdam canals. Together with the skipper, you tell interesting stories about the city, entirely in French. You ensure a relaxed atmosphere and are the main point of contact for service and sociability on board. 

Practical details 

  • Location: Amsterdam Center (Boarding locations in the heart of the city). 

  • Availability: You work mainly during the week (mon-fri)

  • Employment type: Flexible job / Student job / On-call basis. 

  • Start date: As soon as possible.

Your responsibilities 

  • You welcome guests on board with a smile; 

  • You entertain guests with stories about Amsterdam in French (don't worry, we will teach you everything you need to know); 

  • You provide guests with drinks and know how to bring upgrades or extra services to their attention in a natural, hospitable way (upselling); 

  • You process the payments neatly and correctly at the end of the tour. 

What we offer 

We offer a flexible job where the focus is on shifts during the week. Are you actually looking for more hours? Then we are happy to look into combination roles within our company. In addition, you can count on: 

  • A bonus scheme on top of your salary; 

  • Legendary company outings and parties; 

  • Working in a fun, ambitious, and international team; 

  • Various career opportunities to, among others, host supervisor, skipper, or an office position; 

  • Discounts on experiences within the Flagship Amsterdam Holding, including canal cruises, bike tours, the Waffle Experience, and other experiences;

  • Access to our Benefits at Work platform with attractive discounts at a large number of companies, including Zalando, Adidas, and Airbnb. 

Application process 

  • Telephone introduction 

  • Job interview

  • Join a tour

  • Sign your contract! 

Job requirements 

  • You are available during the week; 

  • You are willing to work in the evenings and during the Christmas Holiday;

  • You are hospitable, extroverted, and have a smooth talk; 

  • You have an excellent command of the French and English language

  • You have commercial insight and know how to upsell in a natural way while maintaining the atmosphere; 

  • Experience in hospitality is a plus; 

  • You are 18 years or older. 

Job requirements

About Flagship Amsterdam 

Flagship Amsterdam is a young, fast-growing shipping company in the heart of Amsterdam. We offer both public cruises and private boat tours on our beautiful open sloops and classic saloon boats. What started in 2017 with three boats has now grown to over 60 boats, and we keep expanding! 

Annually, we welcome guests from more than 55 different countries, and we sail all year round. We do this with a young and ambitious team of over 700 (seasonal) employees. Flagship Amsterdam currently consists of nine different entities, such as Voyage Amsterdam and Captain Jack. We have a real growth mindset and are constantly looking for new opportunities to strengthen our position in the market. 

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What do our employees think?

  • At Flagship, no two days are the same. The fast pace and achieving great results with the team make this a workplace that gives me energy every day. 🚤

    Bram Wesdorp

    Head of Flagship Academy

  • Flagship is a fantastic company if you like social contacts. Good atmosphere, fun tours and fantastic colleagues. 🎉⛵

    Albert Bakker

    Skipper Groot Vaarbewijs

  • Working at Flagship means going with the flow, thinking creatively, and contributing every day to a fleet that never stands still. 🚀

    Danny Burrough

    HR Medewerker

About us

In 2017, three young entrepreneurs met in the Amsterdam canals. All three had their own company, but decided to work together to become Amsterdam's best shipping company! Flagship Amsterdam has now been chosen as an award-winning company: '#1 in the Top Overall Experiences' by TripAdvisor. We have more than 700+ colleagues working with us and are very proud to welcome guests from all over the world.

Determine your own schedule

Still exercising in the morning, or do you have a lecture in the afternoon? At Flagship you determine your own schedule.

Work at an award-winning company

Tripadvisor Award #1 Overall Experience in the World (and more)!

Legendary company parties

With 400+ colleagues we organize several large company parties every year.

Office in the heart of Amsterdam

In the middle of the vibrant city of Amsterdam, surrounded by historic canals.