Internship MBO and HBO

The time has come, your internship is about to begin, and you’re searching for the placement of your dreams. Does an internship on Vlieland sound amazing to you? Are you looking for a role at the reception, in the kitchen, restaurant, or as a Duty Manager (for HBO students)? Then we are looking for you!

We are searching for enthusiastic students to join us at Hotel de Wadden! Someone who thrives on a busy evening and finds joy in happy guests. Someone who is the first to respond to the bell and ends the evening polishing the last glasses with a smile. Working with a fun team to give our guests a memorable experience, that’s what it’s all about!

It is also important to us that you have good command of both Dutch and English. A sense of responsibility and the ability to perform under pressure are essential qualities for this internship. In short: a true hospitality talent!

About Hotel de Wadden

Hotel de Wadden (3-star) is located in the historic Dorpsstraat of Oost-Vlieland. The building once housed the local maritime school. Today, this cozy and contemporary family hotel offers a warm and personal atmosphere.

At Hotel de Wadden, guests can enjoy delicious food in our restaurant, while just outside the door they’ll find lively terraces and charming shops. The hotel’s garden borders directly on the Wadden Sea, and the forests, dunes, and beach are all within walking distance.

Hotel de Wadden has three Food & Beverage outlets, offering you a great opportunity to learn during your internship:

• Eetcafé ’t Praethuys – a warm and welcoming spot where guests can easily join at the bar or reading table.
• Brasserie de Wadden – serving French-inspired cuisine.
• ZeeVaert Bar & Pizzeria – offering fresh pizzas and Italian-inspired dishes.

As an intern, you will gain valuable experience and further develop your skills. We place high importance on training students, and if both sides are satisfied, we’ll also discuss the possibility of continuing your career with us after your internship.

We offer the following MBO internships:

• Front Office / F&B combination
• Food & Beverage
• Kitchen
• Recruitment & HR

We offer the following HBO internships:

• Duty Management
• Operational Supervisor
• Recruitment & HR

What makes you the perfect colleague?

• You are studying a relevant hospitality-related MBO/HBO program.
• You are looking for an internship of at least 20 weeks (shorter internships can be discussed with the hotel).
• Hospitality, openness, and spontaneity describe you best!
• You are ready to take on the adventure of living and working on Vlieland.
• You go the extra mile, giving each guest a warm welcome and personal attention.
• You have a flexible attitude and no 9-to-5 mentality.

What has WestCord Hotels to offer?

• Growth: Working within a growing hotel chain where you can continue to develop yourself and grow within the company. WestCord is actively working on practicing sustainable employability.
• Training: Are you not yet fully comfortable with the position you are willing to fulfil? Or are you willing to acquire new skills and information? Our hospitality trainers are here to teach you all the important aspects of our profession.
• Lodging: Possibilities for housing. (only on the islands)
• Internship allowance: A suitable compensation for your efforts is something we value highly. Therefore, our interns receive €20,00 per worked day.
• Balance: We believe your work and private life should not intertwine. Therefore, we use our own communication platform, with which you are always up to date about developments and news in your team and organization. You can also continue to work on your skills and knowledge by consulting the available e-learning modules.
• Daily lunch and dinner, great coffee and lots of fruit. A perfect moment to sit and chat with your colleagues.
• 30/30 member: Our goal is to make you ‘part of the family’. That is why we offer you great extras such as €30,- per night including breakfast in all of our hotels, 30% discount on the F&B, the wellness, and other WestCord products.
• Surprise Our OneTeam: WestCord seeks to surprise her guests, but in addition to that, we also want to surprise our colleagues! This doesn’t only make a day at work fun; it also makes it surprising and even more enjoyable.
• We organize the annual WestCord Intern Day, where we put our interns in the spotlight as (future) talent in the hospitality industry.